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Boundaries & Limits

Real Boundaries for Teens

How do you set effective boundaries that build character and establish a proper relationship with your teen?

Getting Toddlers to Sleep

Having trouble getting your toddler down to sleep? Here are some ideas for making the bedtime experience less stressful.

Principles for Telling a Child’s Life Story

How adoptive parents can sensativley share their child’s adoption story with them.

Why Kids Misbehave

Here are three ways parents encourage their kids to misbehave.

But Mom, You Were Spying!

Worried about what your teen is up to on Facebook? These tips will help.

Rebellion and Intervention

When and where to go for help when your teen rebels

Social Networking Site Safety

Help your teenager exercise safe online social skills.

Parents’ Role in Homework

What can you do then to support your children in learning and help them take ownership?

Uploading Photos and Video

Teach your kids how to protect a good reputation when the eyes of the World Wide Web are watching.

Let Your Kids Fail

Using consequences to foster responsibility, confidence and success

Kids and Substance Abuse

Kids and Substance Abuse

Understanding and responding to drug, alcohol and tobacco use among teens.

Stages and Warning Signs of Substance Abuse

Behaviors parents might notice if their teen or preteen is using drugs.

Why Kids Use Drugs

What are the factors that influence kids to try drugs or avoid them?

Girl holding teddy bear and facing the wall as she is disciplined

What Does the Bible Say About Discipline?

Parents can learn how to best discipline their children by taking note of how the Bible says God disciplines us.

What if a Drug Problem Has Already Developed?

How to respond to your teen’s substance abuse

How to Get Things Done With Teens

Here are tips on connecting with teens and getting them to pitch in.

Household Idols

The pace of modern life makes it more challenging to raise a family without giving in to culture’s pet idolatries.

Childhood Sexual Development Ages 0-3

Childhood Sexual Development for 0-3 Year Olds

As your young children grow up, they will face a variety of situations involving their body parts, sexual development, and issues around sexuality. Talking with your children about these topics might feel awkward, and that’s okay. But taking initiative regarding sexual development when your kids are at a young age will benefit your relationship later …

childhood sexual development for 13-18 year olds

Childhood Sexual Development for 13-18 Year Olds

Understanding teenagers can be difficult. However, it’s vitally important to cultivate a strong relationship with your teen so you can discuss important topics such sexual development. God designed your teenager with a specific purpose. Help support and encourage them as they discover that purpose and its connection with their sexual development.

Childhood Sexual Development for 9-12 Year Olds

Childhood Sexual Development for 9-12 Year Olds

Even if you’ve followed every rule or principle regarding your child’s sexual development to this point, there are upcoming changes that require your renewed attention and investment in your preteen’s life. God designed your preteen with a specific purpose. Help support and encourage them as they discover that purpose and its connection with their sexual …