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Adaptability

How to Survive Baby Boot Camp

When you bring your baby home from the hospital, the rigors of basic training begin.

Preparing for Adoption

The more information a couple has when pursuing adoption, the more prepared they will be for any problems that may surface.

How to Cope

Working through the pain and rediscovering joy

Ideas for Organization

Tips for family calendars, storage ideas, “office space” for kids and more

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Key Areas to Organize

There are a few key areas where you’ll get the most bang for your buck (and your time and effort).

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Why Parents Want to Control Their Teens

Here are 5 things that make it hard for parents to give up trying to control their teens.

Working With the School

Achieving what is best for your child’s education

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Making Mornings Manageable

If the midweek scavenger hunts have left you searching for a more manageable morning system, here’s a plan of action.

Launching Your Child’s Faith: Too Hard or Too Scary?

Take a look at seven common faith-launching worries parents face.

Kids and Moving

Helping your child find new friendships after the big move

Surround Yourself With Comfort

This may be the holiday season to do what brings you comfort. Choose to be around people you can count on to understand your sorrow, people who offer the support you need to get through the season.

Promoting Healthy Attachment

Suggestions for an effective bonding experience

Coping With Adoption Stress

It’s essential for families to develop the ability to cope with the stress that adoption can place on parents and kids.

Expect to Feel Sad, But Be Open to Joy

Sharing your loss and honoring your loved one through holiday communication might be the perfect way to bring some joy back into the season.

Start a New Tradition

When you’re grieving the loss of someone who isn’t at the table, traditional holiday family events can be especially hard. Perhaps this is the year to do something different.

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When Kids Grieve

How to help your child deal with loss

Being Available for Your Kids

Children need Mom to be available for them.

The Four Phases of Parenthood

Your role changes as your child grows. What’s yours right now?

Letting God Heal Broken Hearts

Single moms and dads need to be aware of the burdens children carry as a result of the loss or neglect of a parent.

Working Moms Need to Delegate

As a working mom, the best way to reduce stress in caring for your family is to delegate chores and household responsibilities.