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Are You in Control?

There is a fine line between encouraging and nagging.

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Busy, Busy, Busy

Choose to reclaim your schedule.

Too Busy to Help?

Teaching kids to show compassion doesn’t have to be complicated.

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Serving Others at Christmas

These are some ideas for what children can give to others.

Radical Renewal

Help your child understand the importance of spiritual transformation.

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The National Day of Prayer: Praying for Our Nation

Here are activities to teach kids about praying for our nation.

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In the Small and Ordinary

Catch glimpses of the miraculous in unexpected places.

God Made It All

Learn how to teach kids about God’s creation and offer examples for intelligent design.

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Embracing the Messiness of Parenting (Part 2 of 2)

Focus on the Family President Jim Daly and his wife, Jean, discuss the cultural pressure moms and dads feel to be perfect parents with perfect children, and explain how imperfect families can actually be healthy families when grace is freely given and received. Dr. Meg Meeker sits in as host. (Part 2 of 2) 

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Healthy Sexuality: Sending the Right Message to Your Kids

Equip your kids amid the cultural messages about sexuality.

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Embracing the Messiness of Parenting (Part 1 of 2)

Focus on the Family President Jim Daly and his wife, Jean, discuss the cultural pressure moms and dads feel to be perfect parents with perfect children, and explain how imperfect families can actually be healthy families when grace is freely given and received. Dr. Meg Meeker sits in as host. (Part 1 of 2) 

Legalistic Parenting

3 Ways to Avoid Legalism in Parenting

The best way your children can discover the joy and freedom of faith is through connecting with, not lecturing, them. Be that person for your children and let love — not legalism — overflow in your family. You can develop the necessary traits and approach to avoid legalistic parenting within your family.

Managing the After-School Chaos

Find the right strategy to keep your kids from ending up with a chaotic readjustment, homework time and home life.

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Ideas for Encouraging a Spirit of Giving

You can help your kids give generously to others.

Rest and Restoration

How did Jesus celebrate the Sabbath?

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Heaven: Answering Kids’ Questions

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

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Melted Crayons & Half-Marathons

Four families use their creativity and passions to serve others around the world.

The Divine in the Daily Grind

Here’s why God cares about your family.

Love as a Lifestyle

One family opened their home to needy people in their community.

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Parenting Your Tweens and Teens With Respect (Part 2 of 2)

Nina Roesner and Debbie Hitchcock offer parents practical advice and encouragement in a discussion based on their book, With All Due Respect: 40 Days to a More Fulfilling Relationship With Your Teens and Tweens. (Part 2 of 2)