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You Know You’re a Homeschool Parent When . . .

your kids don’t know the answer to, “What grade are you in?”

Mother and daughter laughing on park bench under palm trees.

Reaching Young Hearts

An interview with author Robin Gunn, reveals how God used her heart for missions for reaching young hearts through her writing.

Seeing God through nature. This little girl has her face pressed against a giant sunflower

Who is God: Teaching Kids About God and His Nature

Understanding an unseen God, is easier for children to grasp when we look at nature.

raising boys into godly men takes a father like this one loving his son into manhood

Raising Godly Men Out of a Toxic Culture

In spite of the conflicting messages our boys are getting about masculinity, you can raise your son to be a godly man.

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10 Bible Verses Your Grandchildren Will Love

Speaking into our grandchildren’s lives through Scripture is a privilege.

Children picking up their things with their mother

How to Get Your Children to Pick Up Their Things

Encouraging children to pick up their belongings and stow them away properly may be easier than you think.

child doing laundry with her mother

Your Children Can Do Laundry

Take the time to train your children to wash and fold clothes so they can help you with this chore and learn to do their own laundry.

School choice is important to this father and his little girl doing school work together

School Choice for Parents

The school choice that we make for our children can have a significant impact on their desire to learn, as well as, having an impact on their future personal growth and success.

Kids mess-up. This father is talking to his son on the couch letting him know it's okay.

Teaching My Kids to Find Purpose in the Mess-ups

We learn more from our failures than we do from our successes. Teaching our children to not fear failure is the first step toward becoming successful adults.

boy sitting on the wall reading his Bible in school

Equipping Kids to Defend the Bible: Answers to Common Questions

Help prepare your children to respond to questions and criticisms of the Bible and  to understand that the Bible is accurate, reliable and relevant.

working moms sitting together smiling.

Working Moms Need Friends, Too

Mothers who work outside the home need friendships with other women.

two empty nesters posing for a selfie on the beach

Live Well as an Empty Nester

Ready or not, that fateful day always comes.

Teaching empathy to your children by teaching them to serve others. This is a little boy comforting his sister.

Teaching Empathy: The Power of Service in Your Family

Parents can create opportunities for their kids to serve and teach them to be aware of the people around them.

Making faith part of everyday life, with a little boy sitting on his mom

Making Faith Part of Everyday Life

There are practical ways to live out Deuteronomy 6.

Close-up of mom smiling as she's hugging her young son

The Myth of the Perfect Mother

Super mom, and all of her perfection is a complete myth. Being “good enough” in God’s eyes is real.

Grieving the Loss of My Dad on Father’s Day

In his final years, my father slipped into dementia and eventually struggled to remember even the simplest daily things. But he never forgot the power of the Holy Spirit working in his life.

How Fathers Help Kids Grow

When fathers are attentive to their children, they build relationships that encourage healthy child development.

singing praise

Fun Ways for Your Family to Practice Praise

Practice praising God as a family, and it will change the way you deal with circumstances and lighten the atmosphere in your home.

biblical disciplining between a father and son, means teaching

Biblical Discipline: A Full Toolkit for Parents

What is your perception of discipline? You may need to broaden your view. In doing so, you will have more tools to choose from in your discipline toolkit.

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Unplugged: Tips to Control Your Child’s Social Media

A wise parent will always know more about social media than their children.