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Parenting
Rob Rienow and his wife, Amy, offer practical tips for how moms and dads can develop on a long-term view of their parenting as a means of not only impacting their children today, but future generations as well.
Dr. Kara Powell offers parents insights and practical help found in her book Growing With: Every Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future. (Part 2 of 2)
Dads may feel like all they really need to do is go to work to provide for their families. But spending more time together is really what daughters want from their dads. John and Danny discuss how a little extra time with dad can make a big difference in a defiant daughter’s behavior.
Dr. Kara Powell offers parents insights and practical help found in her book Growing With: Every Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future. (Part 1 of 2)
As they discuss their personal journeys in caring for aging family members, Michele Howe and Lisa Anderson offer insights on many aspects of caregiving, including the difficulties of role-reversal in caring for an aging parent, differing expectations among siblings, the impact on marriage and the single person, the importance of community, and more. (Part 2 …
Women often talk about “marrying their father.” It may sound strange, but John and Danny explain how common it is for women to marry a man with many of the same qualities as their fathers.
Help your teen develop the skills needed to make and keep friends
As they discuss their personal journeys in caring for aging family members, Michele Howe and Lisa Anderson offer insights on many aspects of caregiving, including the difficulties of role-reversal in caring for an aging parent, differing expectations among siblings, the impact on marriage and the single person, the importance of community, and more. (Part 1 …
Social media posts often show picture-perfect families, but they don’t always tell the full story. John and Danny warn parents against comparing themselves to their friends and neighbors while online.
Show stepchildren love and fair treatment while staying true to your biological kids.
Blair was already overwhelmed with two young children, but the story of an abandoned little girl made her rethink everything
John and Danny provide encouragement for the mom who struggles with a deep desire to be the perfect parent.
Learn how to prepare for the upcoming transition in your preteen’s life. Understand these three keys to helping your kids launch into this next stage of life.
How learned helplessness develops in families
How to parent well even if you didn’t have a good role model
Connecting with young teens can be challenging but time spent with them will be rewarding for both parents and kids
As a dad, you have the ability to positively influence your kids and establish lasting connections. When your kids grow from each age and stage, you can grow your connection with them too! Explore these ideas to cultivating your relationships with your children.
What is vaping and is it dangerous? Parents can find the help they are looking for.
John explains how kindness works better than niceness every time.