Here are some helpful suggestions for finding a balanced approach to children’s sports.
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“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give HIs life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28 NIV)
Encourage your super-hero-loving kids in pointing to real-life individuals who have made an impact in history and today.
Who are your kids when you’re not around?
One way to help kids understand the value life from the start is to use these practical ideas to teach them that life, in and of itself, is sacred.
One way to keep kids from feeling entitled is to encourage gratitude as your children’s first response.
Parenting is an opoprtunity to help shape, model and influence the character of your children.
Kids may not initially comprehend the importance of doing what is right, so parents can help them better understand that moral choices are good for them.
Use this checklist to help prepare your teens for independence.
Help your kids want to eat better so they’ll be prepared for a successful day.
You can encourage your teens to not only tell the truth, but also value integrity.
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When you have an emotional teen, there are three things that your teen may need from you.
Learn about eight “smarts” that will help you recognize your children’s interests and abilities and help you strengthen them.
Even when you need to cut fat from your diet, you may want to increase healthy fats in your child’s diet. Learn why.
Dehydration can be a serious problem for children, especially when they don’t recognize that they need more liquids.
Learn new ways to help your kids take responsibility for getting ready to leave the house on time and with what they need to take with them.
Two girls formed a bond that spanned the miles — a bond that knew no bounds when one girl fell ill. Their friendship, a connection started through Clubhouse’s pen pal program, became a godsend for their families when crisis hit.
Sometimes all the lessons kids learn through sports aren’t positive. Here are some tips to help you avoid the negative lessons.