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Real Boundaries for Teens

How do you set effective boundaries that build character and establish a proper relationship with your teen?

How We Know God Is There: A FaithLaunch Family Time

Try using this activity to teach your kids about the existence of God.

The Power of Perseverance

God doesn’t expect parents to get everything right. But He expects us to keep trying!

Losing Ourselves

Finding volunteer opportunities for your kids is a good way to teach them compassion and stewardship as part of their service to God.

Surround Yourself With Comfort

This may be the holiday season to do what brings you comfort. Choose to be around people you can count on to understand your sorrow, people who offer the support you need to get through the season.

Frenzy for Fame

Young people with an itch for fame should be encouraged not only to excel at something, but also to care for something more than themselves.

Conquering Cutting and Other Forms of Self-Injury

When my college roommate began cutting herself, I was afraid, concerned and didn’t understand why she hurt herself. Because of our friendship, I sought to understand who, what, why and how about the practice of self-injury.

Helping a Family Member or Friend Who Cuts

A former cutter shares how friends and family can help a friend or loved one who cuts.

The Smart Stepparent

How to discover your place in your stepchild’s life.

Practical Service

How can you as a parent practically instill principles of selfless love and sacrifice in your child?

Uploading Photos and Video

Teach your kids how to protect a good reputation when the eyes of the World Wide Web are watching.

Public Charter Schools

Pros and cons of charter schools

Social Networking Site Safety

Help your teenager exercise safe online social skills.

Mother with her arm around her daughter, helping her with her homework

How to Develop Emotional Intimacy With Your Kids

The emotional side of relationships don’t just happen. Here’s how to be intentional about building a closer connection with your family.

A mom sitting on a couch, either comforting or cuddling with her young son who’s got his face buried in her lap

The Value of Stay-at-Home Moms

Stay-at-home moms create an environment where bonding takes place and children learn to attach to relationships.

Public Magnet Schools

The pros and cons of magnet schools

Private Schools

Pros and cons of private schools

FAQs About Self-Injury

If you or someone you love cuts, the choice to stop can be challenging and scary. Still, change is possible.

A high school graduate hugging his mom and dad while holding his diploma

High School Graduation: The Squire Stage

Upon leaving home for college, a young man discovers a newfound sense of freedom; unless he is well-grounded, he may choose to renounce the values of home.

Puberty: The ‘Page’ Stage

Help your son make sense of the confusion puberty can cause.