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toddlers and sexual discovery

How to Respond to Toddlers and Their Sexual Discovery

Your toddler’s new sexual discoveries are fueled by age-appropriate curiosity. For toddlers, this exploration is normal. However, you now have an opportunity to create a healthy foundation for biblical sexuality in your toddler’s future.

But Mom, You Were Spying!

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

Why Kids Misbehave

Here are three ways parents encourage their kids to misbehave.

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.

Baby on the phone and laptop - growing up too fast

Growing Up Too Fast

Before she was a teenager, Chelsea* had a cell phone. She also had her own bedroom complete with a TV and a computer with Internet access. As she continued growing up into a young teen, she made regular salon visits and had an artificial tan that made her look much older than she was. By …

Parents’ Role in Homework

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

children watch media and entertainment

The Influence of Media

the power of today’s media and entertainment to negatively sway human behavior should be a cause of concern.

How Computer and Video Games Are Rated

Like movie ratings, video game ratings are helpful tools for parents who want to make informed decisions about what their children see.

Rebellion and Intervention

When and where to go for help when your teen rebels

Uploading Photos and Video

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

Social Networking Site Safety

Help your teenager exercise safe online social skills.

Cell Phone Rules

Don’t just “phone it in” when it comes to guiding and protecting your kids by setting limits on cell phone use.

Let Your Kids Fail

Using consequences to foster responsibility, confidence and success

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.

Kids and Substance Abuse

Kids and Substance Abuse

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

What if a Drug Problem Has Already Developed?

How to respond to your teen’s substance abuse

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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.

Why Kids Use Drugs

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