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Why Children Need to Know Their Adoption Story

Four compelling reasons to tell your children the story of their adoption

Toddlerhood

Sippy cups, playgroups and lots of energy — welcome to the world of toddlers, where everyday is an adventure!

angry toddler

How To Cope With an Angry Baby or Toddler

Anger can be a normal, and necessary part of your child’s development. He’s trying to express needs, trying to control his environment, and trying to become independent. He’s also trying your nerves!

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The Benefits of Reading to Your Children

Reading is one of the only entertainment mediums that’s also an essential life skill.

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When Children Have Been Abused

Keys for offering the healing experience of meeting your adopted child’s needs, if they’ve been abused.

Expect to Feel Sad, But Be Open to Joy

Sharing your loss and honoring your loved one through holiday communication might be the perfect way to bring some joy back into the season.

Trouble in the Garden: A FaithLaunch Family Time

Try using this activity to teach your kids that sin separates us from God.

Ignite Your Child’s Love for Jesus

FaithLaunch isn’t the only method for introducing your child to Jesus. But it’s a good way to do it without pressuring your child, exhausting yourself or upending your family’s schedule.

Principles for Telling a Child’s Life Story

How adoptive parents can sensativley share their child’s adoption story with them.

Launching Your Child’s Faith: What’s the Rush?

Now is the time for you to realize the incredible impact you can have on your child, helping him or her come to Christ and grow in that relationship.

It’s all Fun and Games

Is your child Bob the Builder or Dora the Explorer? Here’s your chance to find out your toddler’s play style.

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Loving Your Prodigal

Parents of prodigals often feel helpless and tend to think it’s because they did something wrong. But sometimes teens just rebel against anyone who gets in their way. Here’s what you can do when a child goes astray.

Trade Chores With Your Kids

A clever idea changed my perspective on my kids and household duties.

What is Beauty

What is Beauty?

What really is beauty? Depending on who (or more specifically where) you ask, you’ll get a different answer. Train your kids to look in the right places for beauty.

Nurturing a Biblical Work Ethic in Children

How do we foster and nurture a strong work ethic in our kids, which will be pleasing to God?

God’s Message About Your Child’s Life Story

The beautiful truth for adoptive parents is that God has placed children in their families for healing and redemption.

The Power of Perception

Training up a child in the way he/she should go doesn’t mean ignoring their natural gifts. Take time to understand and perceive your child’s ways, so that you may guide them to be who they are meant to be.

Promoting Healthy Attachment

Suggestions for an effective bonding experience

The Power of Family Secrets

Family secrets can destroy the love and trust the family has fought so hard to build.

Stewardship, Sacrifice and a Ceiling Fan: Teaching Kids the Joy of Giving

Give your children a sense of the importance of joyful giving by being a good model.