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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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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.

Family: What’s the Point?

One man journeys around the world in search of God’s plan for family.

Parenting a Shy Sadie Robertson

With her parents’ help, Sadie Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” fame moved past her fear and anxiety to walk in a confidence that comes from God.

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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)

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Building Houses, Building Families

Young readers helped realize God’s plan for Rwandan orphans.

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Becoming a Mission-Minded Family

Missional living, with God at the center, creates fulfilled families.

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Parenting Your Tweens and Teens With Respect (Part 1 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 1 of 2)

Does Parenting Make a Difference?

At some point, most parent wonders if they’re making a difference in their kids’ lives.

Raising Resilient Kids

How to teach kids to bounce back after they face adversity or hardship.

David Robinson: Parenting in the Fourth Quarter

NBA legend David Robinson talks about preparing to launch his three sons.

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Creating a Safe Family Where Your Children Can Thrive (Part 2 of 2)

Child psychology professor Joshua Straub and his wife, Christi, offer parents helpful insights from his book, Safe House: How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love and Lead Well. (Part 2 of 2)

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Creating a Safe Family Where Your Children Can Thrive (Part 1 of 2)

Child psychology professor Joshua Straub and his wife, Christi, offer parents helpful insights from his book, Safe House: How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love and Lead Well. (Part 1 of 2)

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Changes That Occur During Puberty and Adolescence

Can you tell us what changes we should expect as our child goes through puberty and enters adolescence — and how we should deal with them? I realize that this is likely to be a challenging time in our son’s life. I’m also assuming that my spouse and I will have to bear a large …

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Explaining Father’s Imprisonment to the Kids

How do I tell my young children that their dad won’t be around for a long time because he’s going to jail? He just received a two-year prison term. Is there a gentle way to break this to them and help them understand?

Adolescent Child Attempted Suicide

How do we come alongside our daughter now that she’s in the hospital after trying to take her own life? We’re wrestling with feelings of guilt, shame, confusion, and fear. We can’t understand how something like this could have happened to one of our own children. Do you have any advice for us?

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Helping Children Cope Emotionally After Traumatic Events and Experiences

How can I make sure that my children will recover from the emotional impact of disaster and trauma? I’m especially concerned about the long-term effects. Over the past month our community has been devastated by a terrible flood. The impact to my family has included the loss of our home, interruption of work and school, …