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Major Challenges Of Parenting

How Parents Identify and Approach Some of the Major Challenges of Parenting.

Easing Tension Between Homes

Forgiveness didn’t come easily after our divorce.

Setting Boundaries For Toddlers

Use these six strategies to establish an understanding of appropriate behavior in young kids.

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Reflecting God’s Faithfulness

Help children see the awesome reliability of God’s faithfulness through these age-appropriate activities.

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How Do I Get My Child To Stop Lying?

These five tips can help you create a culture of honesty in your home.

Fear of growing up

Why Do Children Have The Fear Of Growing Up?

In the face of the fear of growing up, we can help to bring hope, excitement, and victory back into our kids’ lives. God’s word is full of wisdom, and we must not take it for granted.

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Stepparenting: It Takes Two

Contrary to what you may think, stepparenting is a two-person task. Learn how both parents can positively shape their stepfamily’s future while also cultivating their present too.

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Do Your Adult Kids Really Need Your Money?

Do my adult kids really need my money? Answering that question often brings up other, more difficult questions like how much or how often? Approaching this topic requires your patience, grace, and ultimately, your ability to focus on what’s really important about money.

Teens Using Media: Why Social Media Shouldn’t Define Your Teen

Instagram and Snapchat may seem harmless and fun, but they can be addicting and damaging for your teens, when these apps are used in excess.

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Letting Go Of Your Teen

Your teen is separating from you; make this transition easier by understanding what’s yours to control and what isn’t.

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The Power Of Kindness

Kindness is one of the few things that will gentle the response of others. Teach kids how to show kindness to others.

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How To Connect With 16-18 Year Olds

As parents, we deal with the tension between providing freedom and boundaries for our teens. Focus on finding routines and habits that can help you better connect with your teens. Look out for things they enjoy or opportunities to develop a skill or interest. Finally, continue to take an interest in your teen’s interests. Ask …

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How To Stop Your Child’s Angry Cycle

Helping your children deal with their anger can seem impossible when emotions run high. But you can train your kids to recognize triggers and replace them with truths that will help them get out of their angry cycle.

How Can I Help My Toddler Learn To Obey?

Teaching your toddler to obey is one of the most important building blocks for their continued development. Learn how to establish a healthy foundation of obedience in your home.

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Heaven: Answering Kids’ Questions

How to answer kids’ questions about being with Jesus after we die.

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What Is Joy?

Try these ideas to help teach your children the true nature of joy

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How To Help Your Adult Child Cope With Grief

I’ve found that ultimately, even when my children want to be respected as an adult, they also crave the comfort of a parent.

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Wicca: What You Should Know

Many teens are drawn to Wicca’s promise of power and belonging. But only God’s Word brings truth that anchors the heart and transforms the soul.

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Expecting The Unexpected: Living With Expectancy Rather Than Expectations

Creating expectations of how life should go can open our hearts up to disappointment. However, if we live with anticipation and expectancy of what is to come, and what God is doing in our lives, we can experience greater joy in the journey.

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Pray With Your Children

No matter how old your children are, it’s never too late to begin praying with them.