The power of ceremony to reaffirm a son’s shaky identity, in some cases redirect his life, and empower his future was wholly unexpected.
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The most important work you do takes place within the walls of your home.
Pros and cons of private schools
The emotional side of relationships don’t just happen. Here’s how to be intentional about building a closer connection with your family.
Many sons today have a sense of themselves, a premonition that they were created for something significant, if only someone would notice them!
Pros and cons of public neighborhood schools
Homemaking is majoring in family relationships.
Stay-at-home moms create an environment where bonding takes place and children learn to attach to relationships.
How to discover your place in your stepchild’s life.
No one is guaranteed tomorrow; invest in your children’s lives today.
Set a goal of reserving 10 percent of your energy for your teen.
How to really hear your teen and encourage your teen to open up to you
Christ calls us to live our faith by loving and serving the people He brings into our lives. How are you training your children to do this?
We serve others because of the example Christ set for us.
Reassuring children of their distinctiveness helps them to see that it is OK to be different.
One way to influence your kids is by being a good role model for them.
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.
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 …
From the toddler to early elementary school years, there are several important developmental milestones that impact your children. Remember that your child is uniquely designed by God for a specific purpose. Their sexual identity is a large part of that purpose. As a parent, you have the privilege to help your child discover how God …
Fathers are just as essential to healthy child development as mothers. Psychology Today explained, “Fatherhood turns out to be a complex and unique phenomenon with huge consequences for the emotional and intellectual growth of children.””Shuttle Diplomacy,” Psychology Today, July/August 1993, p. 15.Erik Erikson, a pioneer in the world of child psychology, asserts that a father’s …