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What Does the Bible Say About Discipline?

Parents can learn how to best discipline their children by taking note of how the Bible says God disciplines us.

Why Service is Necessary

Why Service Is Necessary

We serve others because of the example Christ set for us.

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Tools for Listening to Your Teen

How to really hear your teen and encourage your teen to open up to you

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Being Available For Your Teen

Set a goal of reserving 10 percent of your energy for your teen.

Where Do I Begin?

Saying you’re sorry to your kids opens up plenty of possibilities – all of them good.

Reducing the Risk for Substance Abuse

Tips for protecting your kids from drug, alcohol and tobacco use.

What Is Service?

I never want my children to count their blessings in lieu of reaching out.

Household Idols

The pace of modern life makes it more challenging to raise a family without giving in to culture’s pet idolatries.

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Helping Your Teen Learn Selfless Living

One of the biggest challenges parents face is training teens to consider the needs of others over their own needs.

Focus on Your Home

Don’t spend all your time trying to shelter your children from the other parent.

Strong Family

Building a Strong Family

Building a strong family comes from leading your family as a group, rather than on an individual basis.

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When You Still Can’t Resolve Conflict

When all else fails, get an outside opinion to help you resolve conflict with your teens.

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Empty Nest Syndrome

In This Series: 1. Parenting Adult Children 2. Empty Nest Syndrome 3. When Adult Children Move Back Home 4. Three Things Parents of Adult Children in the Home Should Consider 5. When Adult Children Reject the Faith 6. Communicating End-of-Life Wishes 7. Responding in Love to an Adult Gay Child It will be gone before …

Wonderfully Made

Reassuring children of their distinctiveness helps them to see that it is OK to be different.

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Be Your Teen’s Role Model

One way to influence your kids is by being a good role model for them.

Unhealthy Ways to Argue with Your Teen

Four habits to avoid in family disagreements with your teens

What Contributes to Personality Clashes

Not all personality clashes result from opposite personalities between parent and child. Here are other factors to consider.

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Effective Communication With Your Teen

Allow your teen’s feelings to touch you, and then help him see that you truly understand his feelings.

How to Help Your Child Grieve

Tips to help your children through the grieving process.

Making Wise Decisions During Conflicts

Eight tips for creating a win/win solution