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Empty Nest Syndrome
In This Series: 1. Parenting Adult Children 2. Empty Nest Syndrome 3. When Adult Children Move Back Home 4. Three…
Read MoreDon’t Let Your Expectations Push Away Your Adult Children
We no longer get to make the “right” decision for our adult children. But we can keep our expectations from…
Read MoreHelping Our Teens Transition to Adulthood
We can’t sacrifice the future that God has for our kids because of our own fears and insecurities. There is…
Read MoreDiscovering Hope and Faith in the Empty Nest
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Psalm 127:4
Read MoreThe Art of Letting Go: Supporting Your Son’s Marriage
Releasing your son to be the man and husband God created him to be, is hard, but can be one…
Read MoreShould I Stay in My Abusive Marriage for the Kids?
Abusive marriages like Emma’s are more common than many realize. God’s plan for a family never included abuse.
Read MoreThe Power of a Father’s Apology
Whether your children are fully grown, or still crawling on your lap, the power of an apology can transform your…
Read MoreHow to Trust God With Your Adult Children
What do you do when your adult children don’t make the choices you wish they had?
Read MoreNavigate Family Differences With This Personality Quiz
Relating to different personalities is not always easy. Take the quiz to find out and understand the unique strengths within…
Read MoreSexual Assault and Rape: Help for Teens
Ways to help teens understand or heal from sexual assault and rape.
Read More9 Ways to Help Children Cope with a Father’s Death
If you know a boy or girl who has dealt with a father’s death, whether recently or some time ago,…
Read MoreRedrawing Boundaries With Adult Children
How much control does, or should, a parent have over an adult child?
Read MoreThe Opioid Epidemic—How to Keep Your Child from Becoming a Statistic
No family is immune, and sadly, teens are one of the fastest growing segments of opioid abusers. This series will…
Read MoreGetting Back to Normal: Changing Your Mindset
These 3 steps can help you change your mindset following the COVID-19 pandemic and start getting back to a more…
Read MoreVerses of Hope and Coping Skills for Depression
Feeling depressed? Bible verses about faith and hope along with coping skills may offer help to families during the hard…
Read MoreBody Image Issues and Eating Disorders
Body image issues and eating disorders are rooted in cultural messages – so how can we help our kids overcome…
Read MoreA Parent’s Guide to Marijuana and Marijuana Use
Marijuana continues to grow as a socially and legally accepted drug. Read our parent’s guide to marijuana to help in…
Read MoreCoping With Suicide in Families
When a person dies by suicide, the family and friends who survive them must find ways to cope and continue…
Read MoreSexual Assault and Rape: Help for Teens
Ways to help teens understand or heal from sexual assault and rape.
Read MoreHow to Talk with Your Adult Daughter about Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Same-Sex Attraction
Note: This article is intended to support and encourage parents of adult children only.
Read MoreScriptures About Beauty and Appearance
Enjoy reading key Scripture verses that relate to appearance and beauty with your child.
Read MoreHow to Help Girls with a Cybersex Addiction
Girls who struggle with pornography will find hope and healing as they learn how to get out of a cybersex…
Read MoreAn Essential Guide to Effective Prayer for Family
Prayer is an essential skill, and your kids will learn it from you as you do it together. Nothing will…
Read MoreWhat Do You Do When Your Child Loses Faith in God?
When adult children deconstruct their Christianity, it can lead to isolation and self-centeredness as they prioritize their desires or preferences…
Read MoreWhat to do When Your Adult Child Is Deconstructing Their Faith
When your adult child has rejected the faith he or she was raised in, as a parent it’s easy to…
Read MoreWhen Adult Children Reject the Faith
When adult children reject the faith, questions arise from the emotions and doubt. Learn how to commit to loving your…
Read MoreLove One Another
Help kids learning what true, biblical love looks like with these age-appropriate activities.
Read MoreBiblical Tolerance: Compassion for the Lost
Use these age-appropriate activities to help teach kids about biblical tolerance.
Read MoreA Biblical Basis for the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting
These seven traits offer parents the tools they need to break harmful parenting habits and the opportunity to replace them…
Read MoreHave Faith in God: 9 Bible Verses to Bless Your Kids
Encourage your kids to hold fast to the hope of Christ and to lean on Bible verses like these to…
Read MoreWhy Does God Allow Suffering?
To answer the question: Why does God allow suffering?, you and your children will need some logic, communication, and patience,…
Read MoreEntertainment, Worldview, and Your Family
What is a worldview and how does it impact how we view our family and our consumption of entertainment? Discover…
Read MoreA Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology (Download)
Find out how kids are using their online and mobile devices, and how that participation can impact them physically, psychologically,…
Read MoreHow to Help Girls with a Cybersex Addiction
Girls who struggle with pornography will find hope and healing as they learn how to get out of a cybersex…
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Helping Your Young Adult Thrive in College – Dr. Barry Corey
Setting Boundaries When Young Adults Return Home – Dr. John Townsend
Healing Parent and Adult Child Relationships (Part 1) – Dr. John Townsend
Healing Parent and Adult Child Relationships (Part 2) – Dr. John Townsend
Establishing Healthy Boundaries with Adult Children (Part 1) – Allison Bottke
Establishing Healthy Boundaries with Adult Children (Part 2) – Allison Bottke
Strengthening Your Relationship with Your Adult Children
Broadcast Insider: Parenting Your Adult Children
Help! My Single Adult Child is Stuck
Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children: 6 Steps to Sanity
I Learned the Hard Way to Set Boundaries with My Adult Child
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