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Modeling Grace to Your Kids in the Pro-Life Message

Modeling Grace to Your Kids in the Pro-Life Message

Young people are often confused by rhetoric coming from their peers, schools, and media. How can parents respond when asked about abortion?

Guiding Your Child Through Grief

Helping young children process grief is a challenging, but beautiful privilege.

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How Do I Get My Anxious Child Prepared for Overnight Summer Camp?

We’re not promising that an overnight summer camp will immediately provide your child with an abundance of confidence for the rest of his or her life. However, we are confident that, in age-appropriate doses, experiences like camp will present your child with opportunities for healthy development. 

Dads: Make Every Day Count

One of the most effective parenting strategies is to simply take advantage of everyday opportunities to love our children and instill the right values.

Surviving a Child’s Suicide

How does a parent recover and move on from the tragedy of their child committing suicide?

Mothers and Fatigue

Find ways to cope by making sleep a non-negotiable within the demands of motherhood.

How to Help Your Child Having an Anxiety Attack

The good news is there are things we can do to help our children with anxiety attacks. Here are are few things you could implement.

Is Your Teen Depressed?

I knew my daughter was struggling emotionally, but I had no idea about the extent of her depression.

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Talking to Kids about Mass School Shootings

When school shootings occur, our kids are likely to be afraid, mad, and confused. Remember that these are emotions created by God. They don’t need to be avoided, ignored, or silenced. However, as parents, we can direct our children towards the hope that God offers.

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How to Help Your Kids Process Tragic News

As a counselor, I’m often asked how to talk with kids about tragedies such as the latest school shooting. Here are some strategies I offer in my practice for intentional and effective conversations about tragedy.

ADHD in kids is on the rise.

ADHD in Kids

ADHD in kids does provide its own unique set of difficulties and obstacles. Learn more about ADHD and how it shows up in children.

Kids and Science

Science and Faith: Little Scientists in a Big World

As our kids grow up, they begin to ask more questions about the world. Unless you or your spouse is a scientist, these questions can often leave you feeling like you don’t have the “right” answer. Explore how the intersection between science and faith can guide your conversations about potentially difficult topics.

Christianity and Science

Science and Christianity: How Science Can Strengthen Your Teen’s Faith

Finding a way to fit science and religion together can feel overwhelming. For our teens, logic and reasoning present some of the greatest threats to complete belief in Christianity. However, as parents, you can guide your teen to a deeper understanding of how God created science to support our faith and belief in Him.

The Total Awesomeness of Being Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Discover the Beauty of Being Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Have you ever heard of the verse that mentions being fearfully and wonderfully made and wondered what that means? Learn more about this complex and deep topic that can positively shape your children’s identity and future.

Children Who Gamble

Gambling is usually a hidden addiction, so parents must watch for clues. Learn more about how to help your child with a gambling addiction.

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When Your Toddler is a Climber: Solutions and Strategy

Is your toddler a climber? Here are a few ways that other parents have found to keep little climbers safe while also encouraging their curiosity.

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Summer 2022 Activities for Kids Focused on Faith, Fun, and Family

Find fun and faith-friendly activities that you can do as a family to encourage your children’s walk with Jesus.

How to Parent Children with Bipolar Disorder

Parenting a child with bipolar disorder can be difficult. Here are some ways you can help your child with bipolar disorder.

Mental Health Awareness

We must be more intentional with mental health awareness and giving space for us all to recognize and act in love when struggles occur.

10 Ways Parents Can Help Their Children Cope During a Panic Attack

We cannot prevent a panic attack or talk our loved one out of one. Reason and logic only create more angst in the situation. We can equip them and empower them by teaching them coping skills.