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Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

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Stress Busters for Moms

Here are five things you can do today as a mom to rein in the chaos you may be feeling in the midst of family life.

One Child, Two Homes

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Christmas Devotional

Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God! Find time to join us in a Christmas devotional to celebrate our Savior today. 

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Handling the Holidays After Loss

For families who’ve lost someone they love, the holidays can seem more like something to survive than to enjoy. We need a plan to help us get through what can be a very difficult time of year.

Celebrate the Advent Season

Learn more about the Advent candles, wreath, readings, and calendar this Christmas season.

Traditions: Old and New Ways to Celebrate Christmas

Enjoy family traditions or come up with activities that can become traditions to draw your family closer together during the Christmas season

Meaningful Christmas Memories

Enjoy these inspirational stories and unique celebrations of Christmas from Phil Vischer, Jim Daly, Elisa Morgan, and others.

Fun and Faith Activities for Celebrating Christmas

Enjoy simple activities that are filled with fun and faith and can help bring your family closer together during the Christmas season.

How to Have a Great Christmas With Your Young Adults

Celebrating the holidays with clear communication and healthy boundaries with your young adults will make your time together more memorable and enjoyable.

The Very Best Christmas Money Can’t Buy

When your oldest child is 30, and you ask him or her, “What’s your most treasured Christmas memory?” what do you want to hear?

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Advent is a beautiful time to remember God’s promises to send a Messiah and how Jesus Christ fulfilled those prophecies.

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Encouraging my kids to honor Jesus during the holiday season

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Why Authoritative Parenting Doesn’t Fall Short

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20 Cute Ways to Tell Your Husband You’re Pregnant

You know who the first person you want to tell is, so here are 20 cute ways to tell your husband you’re pregnant.

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Step Up, Speak Up: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic violence awareness is critical. It’s not a comfortable topic to talk about, and it’s a heartbreaking reality to face.

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Did You Know You Are A Family Architect?

How are you intentionally building your family? As a parent, you have a unique opportunity to shape the design and oversee your children’s development.

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Are Horror Movies Bad for Kids and Their Mental Health?

Where do we begin with horror movies? Sometimes staying away completely from the horror genre is best for our families and kids. Yet, with an appropriate and healthy perspective, there can be valuable lessons within some of the darkest places.

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What Conscious Parenting Is Missing

What do you know about conscious parenting? Learn more about how this parenting approach and how you can develop a healthy relationship with your child starting with your parenting style.

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Does your teen function out of faith or out of fear? Find ways to encourage your anxious teen.