The ability to adjust and respond with flexibility and optimism is a lifeline to the struggling family. Learn how adaptability is one of the seven traits of effective parenting.
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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.
Duck Dynasty’s Sadie Robertson encourages teens to take five seconds before making decisions that could change their lives . . . and she got it right. Here’s why.
Children’s hearts are easily touched by the Easter story. Being intentional about refocusing on Christ’s resurrection power can show your children that they can invite the Lord’s peace into their circumstances.
Help your kids live out the principles of grace and forgiveness, understanding how conflict looks when the spirit of a relationship is regulated by humility and forgiveness.
Bonding as a blended family means earning one another’s trust. One family learned that the process is surprisingly similar to bonding with a tiny pet marsupial.
As you sort through your unmet expectations on Mother’s Day, realize that you may play a part in fueling your disappointments.
Marshmallow moms are sweet. Who doesn’t love sugar? But being overly soft and sweet in our parenting can be detrimental to our kids.
Get ideas for how to parent your kids when they find that they are attracted to someone of the opposite sex.
Don’t get sucked into teen drama . . . by letting go of the battles that aren’t life-changing.
Discipline that seeks to build God-honoring identity leads to God-honoring behavior — find out what that means.
Most boys enter healthy manhood with the help of a “point man” — someone who leads the way and offers support through the trials of life.
Being a good neighbor requires modeling consistency in displaying your love, compassion, and respect to the people within your neighborhood. Help your children love their neighbor by showing them how to build relationships with the people who live next door to you.
When you pick your battles well, you continue to build your relationship with your teen. Here’s how.
We work hard to provide for our families and to model a strong work ethic. Our kids see our dedication, but do they know what we’re working for?
Help get kids thinking critically about why avoiding marijuana and other drugs is a smart, healthy choice. The goal is to avoid scare tactics while still sharing facts.
Do you want your daughter someday to marry the person for her? Set her on the road now to make healthy choices later.
Creating and maintaining a routine can help you meet the needs of every member of your family.
Christian music artist Natalie Grant opens up about music, mothering and how God changed her plans for a family.
Set the expectation for children so they have a greater awareness of their surroundings, and oftentimes, the needs of others.