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Parenting Trait

Son spitting water in Dad's face

Make Time to be Dad

No one is guaranteed tomorrow; invest in your children’s lives today.

Smiling African-American family seated at the dinner table, saying grace

Give Thanks

Age-specific ways to help your kids experience the meaning behind the celebration on Thanksgiving Day.

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Rites of Passage for Your Son

The power of ceremony to reaffirm a son’s shaky identity, in some cases redirect his life, and empower his future was wholly unexpected.

Homemaking Mother with her baby in a carrier making dinner

The Art of Homemaking

Homemaking is majoring in family relationships.

Living in a Stepfamily

Living in a Stepfamily

Teens with a stepmom or stepdad need help learning how to manage the emotions surrounding a new stepfamily and how to adjust to having a stepparent and stepsiblings.

Rebellion and Intervention

When and where to go for help when your teen rebels

The Smart Stepparent

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

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

Practical Service

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

Social Networking Site Safety

Help your teenager exercise safe online social skills.

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

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.

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.

Puberty: The ‘Page’ Stage

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

The Four Phases of Parenthood

Your role changes as your child grows. What’s yours right now?

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.

Public Neighborhood Schools

Pros and cons of public neighborhood schools