How can fathers help their girls learn about modesty? I want my daughter to get a handle on this concept before she becomes a teen, but I feel awkward about raising this subject with her. I realize that as a dad I can either be a big asset to her in this area or embarrass …
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Should we be concerned about a child who doesn’t like to take risks? By way of example, he consistently avoids scary roller coasters. My husband thinks he should be pushed harder and forced to face his fears. I feel we should give him time to develop confidence at his own pace. What’s your perspective?
What should I do when my 6-year-old son tells me he wishes he were dead?
How can I overcome my child’s aversion to my girlfriend? I’m the father of a wonderful six-year-old boy. His mother divorced me when he was about three, and has since remarried. At present, she has primary custody and I have visitation rights. My son doesn’t like to “share” me with anyone else and this has …
What rules and guidelines should we set for our teenager who wants to start dating?
Is it normal for married adult children to become disconnected from their parents? There’s a coldness, distance, and separation that’s crept into my relationship with my adult daughter, and I think her spouse may have something to do with it. What have I done wrong? How do I show my concern and let her know …
How can I know if my child might be in danger of developing autism? He’s one year old and starting to walk, but he hasn’t begun talking yet – no “mama,” “dada,” or anything else. If he wants something, he just points and screeches. I’ve also noticed that he often stares off into the distance and …
If you know a boy or girl who has dealt with a father’s death, whether recently or some time ago, don’t be afraid to step up and help out.
Rules are important, but connecting with your teen is essential.
To create a healthy culture of responsibility, it begins with us as parents modeling a willingness to do those small things. Our children will pick up on our actions and will begin to live them out later in life. Watching them do this is in itself a great reward.
They may sleep in your house and eat at your table, but teens live on social media.
While the level and variety of chores depends on their age and stage, even the youngest child can learn how to make their bed
We live in a world that seems obsessed with solving problems by destroying life instead of nurturing it. These 4 ideas can help you to form passionate pro-life hearts in your children.
As you communicate the importance of chores for your teens, reinforce the spiritual significance of work and its impact on the heart, mind, and soul.
I know you’ve heard the term ‘helicopter parent.’ Are you one of them? If so, here are some solutions to avoiding helicopter parenting.
Bored? Stuck at home? Check out these fun educational activities that will help bust boredom while still encouraging learning.
What is Multiple Intelligence Theory? Explore how our different learning styles affect learning and your child’s development inside and outside of school.
One of our goals as parents must be to manage our own thought bubbles so that we can be a model for our kids.
Responsible kids don’t just happen. Therefore, intentional parents can use these tips for training their kids in personal responsibility.
Motivate children to complete their household chores by using creative ways to make it fun.