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Family in Marvel: Top 5 Marvel Movies about Family

Marvel families rarely resemble our every-day humdrum life. At first glance. But under the surface, Marvel movies contain deep and relatable themes involving family.

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Countering the Culture of Entitlement

How to help kids live faithfully in a land of plenty

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Discovering the Personal God

God is a personal being. He wants to be in relationship with you and He demonstrates this desire in many different ways. Treat Him as if He is a personal God and He will demonstrate His presence in ways you might never have expected.

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Steadfast Love in Action – 5 Ways to Love Your School

A song many Christians know comes from a Bible verse found in Matthew 20:26. It says “if you want to be great in God’s kingdom, learn to be the servant of all.” Showing steadfast love for your school involves learning to help and serve others. This is a concept you as a parent can share …

Is your teen reluctant to go to school?

What to Do When Your Teens Aren’t Ready to Go Back to School

Help your teens make a smoother transition as they head back to school.

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Serving as a Family

Serving others teaches kids to think beyond themselves and their own needs.

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Teaching Thankfulness

Encourage your children to develop grateful hearts that bless others and frame their own perspective.

Your Kids Can Avoid Negative Thinking Traps

Dwelling on truth will help your child make wiser choices and discover better solutions to the challenges she faces.

Mothering When Life Gets Hard

Kara Tippetts on shepherding the hearts of our children amid the stress of life.

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Serving Others at Christmas

These are some ideas for what children can give to others.

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In the Small and Ordinary

Catch glimpses of the miraculous in unexpected places.

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Ideas for Encouraging a Spirit of Giving

You can help your kids give generously to others.

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Melted Crayons & Half-Marathons

Four families use their creativity and passions to serve others around the world.

Parental Gratitude

Gratitude rescues us from the trap of negative thinking and helps us enjoy life more. Learn how gratitude is one of the seven traits of effective parenting.

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The ‘Perfect’ Mother’s Day

As you sort through your unmet expectations on Mother’s Day, realize that you may play a part in fueling your disappointments.

A Teen Battle Worth Ignoring

Don’t get sucked into teen drama . . . by letting go of the battles that aren’t life-changing.

Fewer Toys, More Christmas Joy

Parents of young children don’t need to spend a lot of money to make the holidays merry.

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What Is Hospitality?

How have you trained your children to show respect to those who are in your home, city or country? Here are some ideas for teaching hospitality.

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Cultivate Compassion in Your Kids

You can help your kids see the value of the overlooked and unloved. Explore how you can develop and grow your child’s capacity for compassion in their relationships and friendships.

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Making Gifts for Grandma

Making gifts for our extended family has created even more meaningful relationships.