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Summer Activities

Summer activities build memories and relationships for kids

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Is Baby Bunching The Best Choice For My Family?

Enjoy the happy chaos of raising children who are close together in age. 

Michael W. Smith: Grammy Winner and Grandfather

Michael W. Smith has been called a Grammy winner, American Music Award winner, Dove Award winner, artist of the year, songwriter of the year, producer of the year and Smitty. But his favorite title just might be G-Daddy. That’s what Michael’s 11 grandchildren call him.

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Teen Rebellion

What is rebellion, why is my teen struggling, and what can I do to help?

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Stages of Motherhood

Each mom’s journey through the stages of motherhood will look slightly different. Mothers, overall, tend to handle certain things in each stage of their child’s life in certain ways. Those tendencies can be helpful as we journey through each stage of our child’s life

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When You And Your Child Argue Over Social Media

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5

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New Parenting Styles? Parent With Intentionality

Dolphin, Elephant, Free-range? Why settle for just one?

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Mastering Homeschool: Essential Strategies for Success

Four simple strategies to help plan school days and the school year.

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Considering Home Schooling?

Pros and cons of home schools

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Your Homeschooled Kids’ Keys to College: Record Keeping

Keeping professional records during your homeschooler’s high school years can help them gain admittance to college.

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How Disciplining Children Creates Happy Childhoods

These simple ways of disciplining your children enables other adults to see past your children’s behavior and enrich their lives.

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Supplement Your Homeschool Curriculum With Focus Resources

Homeschool curriculum options for the Christian family that are free or low cost.

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Kids Want A Voice In Their Schooling

Recess! Report cards! (And other basic human rights)! Give your kids a place to voice their needs in the home-school experience.

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Make the Most of Time With Dad

Spending one-on-one time with kids allows for a deeper connection between Dads and children.

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Practical Activities To Do With Kids For Valentine’s Day

During this time of the year, our culture floats various definitions and examples of love towards our children. Use these activities and ideas to create a meaningful Valentine’s Day for your whole family.

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What You Need to Know About LGBT Curriculum in Your Kid’s Public School

As a parent, you have the right to interact in a meaningful way within your child’s school community to impact success and learning.

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Bonding With Your Baby

When connecting with your newborn isn’t your natural response

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Teach Kids About Money

Learn what to do to teach your kids about their finances, your giving of allowances and more.

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Impaired Driving in Teens: Solutions Start With Love and Education

For parents, few things are as scary as the day we stand in the driveway and watch our teenaged children drive off in a car, alone, for the first time. But more unsettling is the first time they drive away with another teen.

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Tips for Dealing With Personality Clashes

Here are seven ideas for keeping the right perspective, even when your child is driving you nuts.