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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.

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Marci Seither, author of two books including The Adventures of Pearley Monroe

Marci Seither

Marci Seither is a freelance writer who has published hundreds of articles, op-ed pieces and human interest stories. She has authored two books titled The Adventures of Pearley Monroe, an award-winning work of historical fiction for middle-grade readers, and Empty Nest: Strategies to Help Your Kids Take Flight. Marci and her husband, John, have six children and reside in Southern California. Learn more about Marci by visiting her website, marciseither.com.

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Preparing for the Empty Nest Years

Your child is has spread her wings and is prepared to leave the nest…but are you ready? Marci Seither reminds you to breathe and trust God as you launch your child into the world. She’ll propose ways you can help siblings transition and give you thoughts on how to revitalize your marriage during this time.

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Don’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 planting seeds of bitterness that may eventually overflow into our relationship with them.

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When Adult Children Don’t Share Your Values

We can’t change our adult children. But we can choose to keep communication open without compromising our convictions.

Bob Goff’s Audacious Parenting Adventure

Bob Goff, the best-selling author of Love Does, has not lived a typical life and chose to not be a typical parent. Instead, he chose to be intentionally engaged with his children and their individual adventures.