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Where Do I Begin?

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

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.

How to Get Things Done With Teens

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

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?

How to Help Your Child Grieve

Tips to help your children through the grieving process.

Upset mom talking at her teen daughter who doesn’t care and is turned away and staring off into space

The Right Way to Communicate During Conflict

You’ll be amazed at how easily some arguments are solved after you both feel understood and valued.

Unhealthy Ways to Argue with Your Teen

Four habits to avoid in family disagreements with your teens

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Losing Faith

Trusting God amid dashed hopes and dreams

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Finding the Best Solution to Any Conflict

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

Focus on Your Home

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

Making Wise Decisions During Conflicts

Eight tips for creating a win/win solution

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.

Mom has positive engagement with her teen son at kitchen table

Effective Communication With Your Teen

Allow your teen’s feelings to touch you, and then help him see that you truly understand his feelings.

What Contributes to Personality Clashes

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

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Be Your Teen’s Role Model

One way to influence your kids is by being a good role model for them.

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Helping Your Teen Learn Selfless Living

One of the biggest challenges parents face is training teens to consider the needs of others over their own needs.

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Anger Busters for Kids

Here are eight ideas to calm your child.

Wonderfully Made

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

Choosing a Family Hobby

How to choose a hobby that the whole family can enjoy