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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.

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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)

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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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)

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Building Houses, Building Families

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

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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Parenting Twins

Is there anything special we need to know about raising twins? We just became the proud parents of two precious children, and we’d like to get our family off on the right foot. Any advice or suggestions?

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Sibling Conflicts and Rivalry

How do we stop our two daughters, ages thirteen and seven, from fighting and bickering all the time? I’m concerned that the effects of all this conflict may be potentially harmful. We’re a Christian family, so we’ve talked many times about what it means to be kind, loving, and forgiving. After one of these discussions …

Teaching Kids to Be Grateful

How do I instill an attitude of gratitude in my young daughter? I’m concerned about her selfish outlook on life. She recently had a birthday, and as soon as she was finished unwrapping her gifts she started looking around for more! What can I do to correct this?

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Wife Quitting Job to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom

Do you have any advice for a woman who is about to leave a high-profile career in order to devote all her time to parenting and homemaking? My wife is on the verge of taking this momentous step. How can we make it a smooth transition? We’ve reached this decision together after hours and hours …

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Facts About Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

What exactly is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and what are its causes? Is there anything I can do to reduce the risk of losing my baby to this mysterious killer?

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Starting Baby on Solid Food

What should I give my baby when he’s ready to start eating solid food? How can I know when he’s reached that stage of development?

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Disciplining the Elementary School Child

Can you provide me with some general principles and guidelines for responding to behavioral problems in a school-age child? What are some effective methods for disciplining kids at this stage of development?

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Parenting a Pregnant Teen

How should we respond to our teenage daughter who doesn’t want to be part of our family after becoming pregnant?