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Father tries to console crying teen daughter

Tools for Listening to Your Teen

How to really hear your teen and encourage your teen to open up to you

Reducing the Risk for Substance Abuse

Tips for protecting your kids from drug, alcohol and tobacco use.

Working Moms Need to Delegate

As a working mom, the best way to reduce stress in caring for your family is to delegate chores and household responsibilities.

Household Idols

The pace of modern life makes it more challenging to raise a family without giving in to culture’s pet idolatries.

Stages and Warning Signs of Substance Abuse

Behaviors parents might notice if their teen or preteen is using drugs.

Why Service is Necessary

Why Service Is Necessary

We serve others because of the example Christ set for us.

Letting God Heal Broken Hearts

Single moms and dads need to be aware of the burdens children carry as a result of the loss or neglect of a parent.

Where Do I Begin?

Saying you’re sorry to your kids opens up plenty of possibilities – all of them good.

What Is Service?

I never want my children to count their blessings in lieu of reaching out.

Beyond the Heartache

One mom shares her story of a rebellious daughter who comes home.

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Anger Busters for Kids

Here are eight ideas to calm your child.

How to Help Your Child Grieve

Tips to help your children through the grieving process.

Choosing a Family Hobby

How to choose a hobby that the whole family can enjoy

Wonderfully Made

Reassuring children of their distinctiveness helps them to see that it is OK to be different.

Mother have a happy engagement on sofa

Finding the Best Solution to Any Conflict

Avoid power struggles by getting on the same team as your teen.

Serious-looking mom and teen daughter sitting back to back in a field

When You Still Can’t Resolve Conflict

When all else fails, get an outside opinion to help you resolve conflict with your teens.

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Losing Faith

Trusting God amid dashed hopes and dreams

Making Wise Decisions During Conflicts

Eight tips for creating a win/win solution

Focus on Your Home

Don’t spend all your time trying to shelter your children from the other parent.

What Contributes to Personality Clashes

Not all personality clashes result from opposite personalities between parent and child. Here are other factors to consider.