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Is Your Child Underachieving in School?

Children labeled as “underachievers” are often more capable than people realize.

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At Home in the Storm: Raising confident and courageous kids

It’s easy to forget what our ultimate job is — to work toward preparing and releasing our kids into the world, to help them trust God and to go on to serve Him.

Meaning in the Margins

Make the most of every moment you have with your kids.

Middle Schoolers: Let Them Push…But Don’t Let Go

Give older middle schoolers what they need, not necessarily what they think they want.

What Motivates Your Child to Learn?

Understand what motivates each of your children and whether those motivators are formed within themselves or developed through external circumstances.

Encouraging Auditory, Visual and Kinesthetic Learning

What works for one child academically may not work for another. Figure out how to support your children in their learning

Love at Its Best for New Dads

Congratulations, you’re a father! The secret to loving a newborn is setting aside your personal desires and meeting your child’s needs.

Thoughtful Kids in a Rapid Sound-Bites World

Kids are increasingly pressured by our media-saturated world to react quickly to information — but there is nothing wrong with a deliberate thinker.

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Home Runs and Checkmates

Step into your kids’ world instead of dragging them into yours.

The Fatherhood Mandate

What should be a father’s top priority?

Different From Dad

Value your kids’ differences.

In Search of Greatness as a Father

There are two definitions of greatness. Which will you choose?

Beyond Basic Academics

Dads can model a love of learning, especially when home schooling.

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Assuring Moms in Their Parenting Journey (Part 2 of 2)

In a discussion based on her recent book The 20 Hardest Questions Every Mom Faces, Dannah Gresh offers encouragement and biblically-based wisdom to moms who are facing uncertainty and anxiety as they wrestle with difficult questions including: “Am I messing up my kids?” “How do I keep my kids from walking away from the faith?” …

Focus on the Family Broadcast logo

Assuring Moms in Their Parenting Journey (Part 1 of 2)

In a discussion based on her recent book The 20 Hardest Questions Every Mom Faces, Dannah Gresh offers encouragement and biblically-based wisdom to moms who are facing uncertainty and anxiety as they wrestle with difficult questions including: “Am I messing up my kids?” “How do I keep my kids from walking away from the faith?” …

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Crowding the Manger

What does your Nativity say about you?

Women in the Workplace

Find support as you nurture your family and earn an income.

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Friends in the Frenzy

Find ways to embrace friendship amid demanding family life.

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A Mother’s Influence

Be intentional and sensitive in your influence as a mother.

Two photos side-by-side, one of a mom reading to her daughter, the other a mom saying bye to her boy as she leaves for work

Stay-at-Home Moms vs. Working Moms

Stay-at-home moms and work-outside-the-house moms need each other.