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.
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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.
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.
Discipline that seeks to build God-honoring identity leads to God-honoring behavior — find out what that means.
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?
Set the expectation for children so they have a greater awareness of their surroundings, and oftentimes, the needs of others.
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.
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.
Christian music artist Natalie Grant opens up about music, mothering and how God changed her plans for a family.
There is no need to be rude in your parenting. Instead, approach family life with a sensible and respectful tone.
Biblical manhood means responding to the emotions of others thoughtfully and empathetically.
Find fitness solutions that seamlessly fit into everyday family life!
Your stepchildren need you to model healthy affection with your spouse in front of them, no matter what they say.
Get insights into your relationships as you adjust to your new role as a stepmother.
Your kids can learn more about their monetary boundaries with your help.