Teaching children to respond with kindness even when others are bothersome.
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Practical tips for moving with little ones and making the transition easier for them.
Making gifts for our extended family has created even more meaningful relationships.
Kids in blended families have circumstances that make life more stressful for them. As parents and stepparents, making ourselves aware of their perspective is one of the most loving things we can do.
If you are fortunate enough to have extended family living nearby, why not resurrect the often-overlooked tradition of a family meal?
Are your little ones getting into everything? Here are a couple of ideas to help you safely get your toddlers through this active stage of exploration.
One way to help kids understand the value life from the start is to use these practical ideas to teach them that life, in and of itself, is sacred.
One way to keep kids from feeling entitled is to encourage gratitude as your children’s first response.
Kids may not initially comprehend the importance of doing what is right, so parents can help them better understand that moral choices are good for them.
Clearly articulating our expectations regarding abstinence helps teens understand its importance.
Abstinence is a difficult topic to discuss with your kids. However, it’s an important conversation to have as your children continue to develop. Consider your approach to these conversations.
Find out how to help your teens understand where flirting ends and harassment begins.
Use this checklist to help prepare your teens for independence.
The root of a person’s motivation lies in his or her passion . . . and the same is true for a teen.
What can parents do when their teens think they’re invincible and don’t consider the life-changing consequences?
Lead your teen into meaningful action.
Teens tend to attract friends who share similar values, and you can encourage them to do so.
You can encourage your teens to not only tell the truth, but also value integrity.
Peers play a large role in a teen’s life. Helping them discern how friends influence them can give them a more successful experience.
As their parent, you need to find the balance between being your child’s friend and being her parent.