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Four Sports Lessons . . . That You Don’t Want Your Kids to Learn

Sometimes all the lessons kids learn through sports aren’t positive. Here are some tips to help you avoid the negative lessons. 

From Pen Pals to Friends

Two girls formed a bond that spanned the miles — a bond that knew no bounds when one girl fell ill. Their friendship, a connection started through Clubhouse’s pen pal program, became a godsend for their families when crisis hit.

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Why Kids Need Mean Moms

One of our top 25 most-viewed parenting articles: “Why Kids Need Mean Moms.” Give kids the tough love they need so they’ll develop into independent adults.

Grace Is Enough

Do Your Teens Know That Grace Is Enough?

Do good, and you’ll be OK. Do more, and you’ll be saved. That’s what many teens think, but it’s not what God wants them to know.

When Teens Experience Empathy

Help teens change the way they see their place in the world and help them understand what it means to meet the needs of others so they can grow in empathy.

The Real Mission of Jesus

As your teens prepare to enter the world, help them recognize the real mission that Jesus modeled for us.

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Seeing the Man in Your Son

What growing boys need from their moms can be summed up in one word: respect.

Kids Who Worry

When you help your kids ask the right questions, you give them a tool to overcome worry and grow in empathy.

Kid-Business Brainstorming

Guide your child toward home business success

New Dad Bonding

Don’t panic, if you’re a new dad! You will bond and feel more at ease with their new little one, in time.

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How Does Your Child Relate to Others?

By understanding your children’s “love style,” you can help your kids develop healthy emotional connections with others.

Money-Savvy Kid

When your tweens want money to buy extras, you can encourage them to find opportunities for earning money.

Sibling Cooperation

Yes, siblings can get along. Here are some tips for training your children to support each other and treat each other well.

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Overscheduled Teens

Help your teens understand the importance of rest and find it amid life’s constant demands and their on-the-go schedules.

Beat Summer Learning Loss

Encourage your kids to actively learn and engage their brains during the summer months so they’ll be ready for the rigors of school in the fall.

Misbehavior or Mishap?

Is your toddler acting up or acting like a child? Even when you don’t know, guide him or her toward positive behavior.

Dave Ramsey: Raising Money-Smart Kids

Dave’s message of financial hope has grown his corporation Lampo Group Inc. from a card table in his living room to a multimillion-dollar company. 

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Your Kids Are Watching Your Marriage

How is your marriages equipping your kids with the skills they need for interacting with their future spouses? 

Rules and Rebellion

A teen’s resistance can be both hurtful and frightening for parents. And because parents of “good kids” don’t discuss the issue of rebellion, parents struggle with knowing what to do.

Citizenship, Democracy and Your Teen

Talk with your teens about voting.