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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.

How Computer and Video Games Are Rated

Like movie ratings, video game ratings are helpful tools for parents who want to make informed decisions about what their children see.

FAQs About Self-Injury

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

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What Does the Bible Say About Discipline?

Parents can learn how to best discipline their children by taking note of how the Bible says God disciplines us.

Beyond the Heartache

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

Healing 101

Here are tips for you and your child on healing after divorce.

Kids and Substance Abuse

Kids and Substance Abuse

Understanding and responding to drug, alcohol and tobacco use among teens.

Where Do I Begin?

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

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

How to Get Things Done With Teens

Here are tips on connecting with teens and getting them to pitch in.

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.

Share the Workload With Your Husband

Remember, nagging will not motivatate your husband to help out more.

Why Kids Use Drugs

What are the factors that influence kids to try drugs or avoid them?

What Is Service?

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

Reducing the Risk for Substance Abuse

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

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Being Available For Your Teen

Set a goal of reserving 10 percent of your energy for your teen.

Why Service is Necessary

Why Service Is Necessary

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

Household Idols

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

What if a Drug Problem Has Already Developed?

How to respond to your teen’s substance abuse

Small group of kids organizing canned food for a food drive

What Service Looks Like

Christ calls us to live our faith by loving and serving the people He brings into our lives. How are you training your children to do this?

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