Once children understand the need for self-control, it’s easier to train them in this fruit of the spirit.
Boundaries & Limits
There is a personal and societal cost of bullying.
Children need clear direction and consistent follow-through.
When it comes to showing affection, let your stepchild set the pace.
Here are some helpful suggestions for finding a balanced approach to children’s sports.
Kids in blended families have circumstances that make life more stressful for them. As parents and stepparents, making ourselves aware of their perspective is one of the most loving things we can do.
Kids want cellphones to connect with peers, build friendships and find a sense of belonging. When is the best time for them to get their first mobile device?
Use this checklist to help prepare your teens for independence.
Peers play a large role in a teen’s life. Helping them discern how friends influence them can give them a more successful experience.
As their parent, you need to find the balance between being your child’s friend and being her parent.
Consider parenting your teens in a way that will keep their online lives healthy, too.
It may be uncomfortable, but the stakes are high. And your teen needs to hear the truth. From you.
Consider all the facts before you allow your kids to have a cellphone.
Here is one practical way parents can help teens who feel caught between the irresponsibility of childhood and the privileges of adulthood.
Sometimes all the lessons kids learn through sports aren’t positive. Here are some tips to help you avoid the negative lessons.
One of our top 25 most-viewed parenting articles: “Why Kids Need Mean Moms.” Give kids the tough love they need so they’ll develop into independent adults.
Is your toddler acting up or acting like a child? Even when you don’t know, guide him or her toward positive behavior.
Help your teens understand the importance of rest and find it amid life’s constant demands and their on-the-go schedules.
Creating boundaries in your home for cellphone use.
Affirm each child as a gift from God and model appropriate touch, even as you let kids know that the areas of their body covered by a bathing suit should be treated with special care.
