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A father talks with his son after a challenging time

Unique Challenges

Children who are adopted when they’re older or who have more complicated histories are not likely to respond well to some traditional discipline methods.

God’s Message About Family Relationships

Appreciate the precious gift of parenthood granted to you by your child’s birth family by embracing them through the love of Jesus Christ.

Teaching Kids to Serve With Discernment

How do we prepare our kids to be “shrewd as serpents, and harmless as doves” when they serve? How do we teach them to discern how to give and serve with widsom?

Smiling mom kneeling down next to her young son with her arm around him.

Building Self-Esteem in Your Kids

This clever discipline method is less exhausting and more successful than ranting, raving, blaming, pleading, begging or threatening.

Conquering Cutting and Other Forms of Self-Injury

When my college roommate began cutting herself, I was afraid, concerned and didn’t understand why she hurt herself. Because of our friendship, I sought to understand who, what, why and how about the practice of self-injury.

Helping a Family Member or Friend Who Cuts

A former cutter shares how friends and family can help a friend or loved one who cuts.

A mom sitting on a couch, either comforting or cuddling with her young son who’s got his face buried in her lap

The Value of Stay-at-Home Moms

Stay-at-home moms create an environment where bonding takes place and children learn to attach to relationships.

children watch media and entertainment

The Influence of Media

the power of today’s media and entertainment to negatively sway human behavior should be a cause of concern.

Private Schools

Pros and cons of private schools

FAQs About Self-Injury

If you or someone you love cuts, the choice to stop can be challenging and scary. Still, change is possible.

When Friends Matter Most

Finding the support you need to thrive as a single parent

Practical Service

How can you as a parent practically instill principles of selfless love and sacrifice in your child?

Marriage: The Promise/Oath Stage

The important thing is that you do something creative and memorable to initiate your son into manhood.

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When Kids Grieve

How to help your child deal with loss

Parents’ Role in Homework

What can you do then to support your children in learning and help them take ownership?

Mother with her arm around her daughter, helping her with her homework

How to Develop Emotional Intimacy With Your Kids

The emotional side of relationships don’t just happen. Here’s how to be intentional about building a closer connection with your family.

Rebellion and Intervention

When and where to go for help when your teen rebels

A high school graduate hugging his mom and dad while holding his diploma

High School Graduation: The Squire Stage

Upon leaving home for college, a young man discovers a newfound sense of freedom; unless he is well-grounded, he may choose to renounce the values of home.

The Smart Stepparent

How to discover your place in your stepchild’s life.

Uploading Photos and Video

Teach your kids how to protect a good reputation when the eyes of the World Wide Web are watching.