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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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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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Bedwetting

How can we stop our child from wetting the bed? What do we need to know about the causes of this behavior? Our son is well past the age of potty-training, yet I still have to change his bedding several times a week. I’ve lost my patience with him more than once, and I can …