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Are your kids ready to go back to school?

Easy Ideas for a Better Back to School

Searching for ways to ease your children into the school year? Try these ideas for getting them accustomed to the routine of returning to school this year.

Ways for Your Kids to Have the Best Playtime

Do you want to ensure a happy playtime experience for your children? Here are a number of ideas for helping your children feel comfortable when meeting new playmates, and more!

Do Your Children Suffer From Depression?

Kids don’t face the same pressures as adults, but the reality is that children can suffer from depression and its effects every bit as much as grown-ups. Keep in mind, however, that children may manifest different symptoms than adults.

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Helping to Care for Grandkids?

Participating in caring for grandkids is a gift and a privilege. With careful planning, it represents an unprecedented opportunity to make a lasting, positive impression in their lives.

Age-Appropriate Grandparenting

A refresher on kids’ ages and stages.

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Loving the Prodigal Home

Pastor Andrew Palau tells his prodigal story of a squandered youth spent on alcohol abuse, vandalism, and a disdain for Christianity – and what his parents did that led to his salvation in his mid-twenties.

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That Their World May Know Who God Is

Many kids in today’s culture don’t read the Bible. Give your kids the help they need to show others who God is through their actions.

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How to Be Intentional With Your Children

No two kids are the same. Small adjustments in your approach can help you parent each of your children effectively.

I’m so Mad!

Helping children develop healthy ways to think through and talk about their anger.

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How to Help Your Children Find Purpose

How will you lead your children to following Jesus before they enter adulthood?

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Interfacing With Your Child Beyond the Screen (Part 2 of 2)

In a discussion based on her book Screens and Teens, Dr. Kathy Koch offers parents practical advice for strengthening their relationship with their teenagers by helping them navigate the pitfalls of technology. (Part 2 of 2)

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Interfacing With Your Child Beyond the Screen (Part 1 of 2)

In a discussion based on her book Screens and Teens, Dr. Kathy Koch offers parents practical advice for strengthening their relationship with their teenagers by helping them navigate the pitfalls of technology. (Part 1 of 2)

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Does a Child’s Bad Behavior Mean You’re a Bad Parent?

Your child’s bad behavior does not necessarily mean you’re a bad parent. Here’s why.

How Your Birth Order Affects Your Parenting

How Your Birth Order Affects Your Parenting

Psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Kevin Leman explains how the order in which you were born has helped shape your personality as an adult and how you relate to your spouse and children.

Rethink Your Family Bible Time to Be More Successful

Gathering for family devotions leads to closer family ties and a greater sense of identity as Christ-followers.

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Launching Young Adults Financially

Finance expert and talk show host Chris Brown offers parents advice for teaching their young adult children valuable lessons about handling money, including living on a budget, avoiding debt, and working your way through college to avoid student loans.

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Thriving in Your Role as Dad

Author and filmmaker Rob Stennett offers encouragement and advice to fathers who feel insecure in their parenting role in a lighthearted discussion based on his book The Perfect Dad: A Totally Achievable Guide to Not Messing Up Your Kids.

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Becoming a Gospel-Driven Mom

In a discussion based on her book Gospel-Centered Mom, Brooke McGlothlin encourages moms to depend on God rather than themselves, and describes how kids can thrive when they witness their mother’s faith in Christ. 

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How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home

With another season of “13 Reasons Why” being released, parents may need to rethink how it may be affecting their children.

7 Easy Ways to Get Kids to Be More Polite

Learn how to teach your kids seven essential manners so they will grow in their social skills.