Families are in crisis this back-to-school season. Your gift today can give them hope and guidance.

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, more parents are reaching out for biblical help, but giving has slowed and Focus on the Family is facing a $2 million ministry shortfall.
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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Your gift by August 31 will help reach them with biblical guidance, restore hope in their homes, and point them to Christ.

Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

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

Will you make a gift before August 31 to help provide Christ-centered support in this critical season?

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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

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Becky Baudouin

Becky is an author, speaker, and former columnist for Chicago’s Daily Herald, and has been speaking to various audiences for more than twelve years. She loves to weave together personal stories with transformative truths to encourage and equip others ​who are walking through the ups and downs of everyday life. Wife to Bernie, mom to three daughters and one son-in-law, the Baudouins have called Chicago home for more than twenty years. To learn more about Becky, visit beckybaudouin.com.

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The Truth Behind Mommy Platitudes

Becky Baudouin offers helpful encouragement for moms. She examines some parenting platitudes that well-intentioned people say—such as “Enjoy every minute!” or “Being a mom is the hardest job in the world.” With biblical truth, gritty honesty, and personal stories, Becky bolsters moms in the thick of it and, as someone who has “been there”, offers them a breath of fresh air.