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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.

Practical Service

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

Let Your Kids Fail

Using consequences to foster responsibility, confidence and success

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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.

God’s Word: Your Family’s Foundation

Demonstrate to your children that God’s Word is your number one priority.

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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.

The Four Phases of Parenthood

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

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When Kids Grieve

How to help your child deal with loss

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The Art of Homemaking

Homemaking is majoring in family relationships.

Public Neighborhood Schools

Pros and cons of public neighborhood schools

Uploading Photos and Video

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

Being Available for Your Kids

Children need Mom to be available for them.

School Choice

What are the pros and cons of various learning environments?

Parents’ Role in Homework

What can you do then to support your children in learning and help them take ownership?

Taking Care of Yourself

We need to take care of ourselves so that we can take care of our family.

The Impact of Home Environment

The most important work you do takes place within the walls of your home.

Combatting Cultural Influences

When my children were toddlers, I installed childproof latches on all the cabinets and drawers within their grasp to keep them from ingesting dangerous substances. During the grade school years, I zealously guarded the shows they watched (“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” was banned) to make sure they didn’t pollute their young minds. When my girls …

Public Magnet Schools

The pros and cons of magnet schools

Rebellion and Intervention

When and where to go for help when your teen rebels