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Planting the Seeds of Success in Your Kids (Part 2 of 2)

Dr. Kevin Leman offers time-tested solutions for parenting that will help moms and dads plant the seeds of patience, kindness, humility, and respect in their children as they prepare them for adulthood. (Part 2 of 2)

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Planting the Seeds of Success in Your Kids (Part 1 of 2)

Dr. Kevin Leman offers time-tested solutions for parenting that will help moms and dads plant the seeds of patience, kindness, humility, and respect in their children as they prepare them for adulthood. (Part 1 of 2)

8 Small Resolutions That Can Change Your Family

Have you been successful in making lasting changes as a parent? Try these small tips to make a big change in your family.

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Family Friendly Halloween Activities

These family-friendly Halloween activities are only the beginning to teaching your kids how to appropriately approach Halloween. This fall season, create new ways to bond with your kids while teaching them the importance of intentionally interacting with the people God puts in our lives.

Family in Marvel: Top 5 Marvel Movies about Family

Marvel families rarely resemble our every-day humdrum life. At first glance. But under the surface, Marvel movies contain deep and relatable themes involving family.

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The Five Senses of Connection

Welcoming foster children into our home has caused Angie and me to work harder at building a connection with our kids and showing them they have value in God’s eyes. That’s why we intentionally use sensory experiences to let them know we care.

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5 Reasons Why Grandparents Are Important

Grandparents can play a unique and significant role in the lives of their grandchildren. Here are five gifts that engaged grandparents can give their grandkids:

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Bible Verses About the Importance of Grandparents

The Bible emphasizes the importance of grandparents. It is vital that grandparents be involved in the lives of their grandchildren.

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Your Story Matters: How to Write a Memoir That Leaves a Family Legacy

Every person has a story – and that story matters! Sharing our stories with our families and others around us can be a powerful way to share our faith and encourage others in their own lives.

Grandparents are uniquely positioned to share their faith with their grandkids

7 Essentials For Grandparenting Your Grandkids

Passing on faith to our grandkids is our duty before God. He commands us as grandparents to teach two generations, not just one.

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Conversations to Have With Your Family Right Now

These conversations might be something that your loved ones remember for the rest of their lives. They’ll remember the pandemic, where you were, and what you said to them. Tomorrow is never a guarantee, so have those conversations now.

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Fun Ways Technology Can Connect You With Family and Friends

There are many ways you can connect with your loved ones, and those tools are right at your fingertips!

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Fun Summer Adventures (That Don’t Break the Bank)

The point of these family adventures is the together time, but don’t underestimate the break in routine that kids need, especially as they get older. A change of scenery can help kids process life and new ideas, and maybe discover something new about themselves.

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Coronavirus Safety Tips for Kids

Parents can relay simple tips to their children to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

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Celebrate Easter Together at Home

With social distancing in place, this weekend will look far from normal. We want to come alongside you and your family as you celebrate Easter together at home.

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Navigating the Brave New World of E-Learning

Many students now have to go to school at home because of the coronavirus. Enter the brave new world of e-learning.

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Parenting During Coronavirus: Help Your Family Stick Together and Work Through Tough Emotions

Before we could set goals, routines, and fun activities for the weeks ahead, we needed to unpack the burdens of our hearts. We needed to remind each other that we are going to make it. My family is, and so is yours.

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3 Major Grandparenting Challenges

Be prepared for these three challenges when grandchildren are in your care

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Stay Connected to Your Family Through Journals

Contributor journals are an easy, fun way to stay connected to your family.

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How to Connect with 16-18 Year Olds

As parents, we deal with the tension between providing freedom and boundaries for our teens. Focus on finding routines and habits that can help you better connect with your teens. Look out for things they enjoy or opportunities to develop a skill or interest. Finally, continue to take an interest in your teen’s interests. Ask …