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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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Education

Home Schooling High School: Just the Next Step

Home schooling high school is not as scary as it sounds.

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Championing Parents’ Rights in Education

Senator James Lankford addresses key concerns of many parents as well as a new school choice resolution he’s introduced – SR 493. In addition, he examines the meaning of critical race theory and its origins, other harmful ideologies, and controversial mask mandates in schools.

Educational Activities for Kids Stuck at Home

Bored? Stuck at home? Check out these fun educational activities that will help bust boredom while still encouraging learning.

Multiple Intelligence Theory

What is Multiple Intelligence Theory and How Does it Affect my Child?

What is Multiple Intelligence Theory? Explore how our different learning styles affect learning and your child’s development inside and outside of school.

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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)

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For the Love of Summer Reading

Summer reading creates engaged, successful, and satisfied kids and all that adds up to the best summer ever.

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4 Ways to Wrap Up This School Year Well

As you and your family prepare for the summer ahead, here are four solid ways to finish strong this school year and build momentum.

Parenting Young Adults: Adaptability

Adaptability as a parent requires a mom or dad to get rid of the “shoulds” that tend to come from comparing their experience as young adults to that of their kids.

It's important to learn why friendship is important as our kids head back to school.

Back to School: Why Friendship is Important for Children

“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.’” – C.S. Lewis

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Encouraging Children With Special Needs While They’re Away From School

For those of you with children with special needs, here are some tips that may help your children hold on to the recent gains they’ve made in school and in therapy sessions, while they’re learning at home.

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How Students Can Love Their School From Home

Even when school is out, your student can still shine Christ’s light for those at their school. Here are a few practical ways students can share God’s love with their school while at home.

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Steadfast Love in Action – 5 Ways to Love Your School

A song many Christians know comes from a Bible verse found in Matthew 20:26. It says “if you want to be great in God’s kingdom, learn to be the servant of all.” Showing steadfast love for your school involves learning to help and serve others. This is a concept you as a parent can share …

5 Positive Effects Reading Has on Child Development

There are few things better than cuddling up with your child and a good book.

What Kids Read: How Stories Develop Us

As long as kids are reading, does it matter what they read? It does. Here’s why.

Good Books for Kids to Read: How to Find Them

You can find good books for your kids by starting with our list of genres and then matching books to your children’s interests.

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How to Raise Kids Who Love Reading

Do your kids like to read? Get them excited for books by making your home a place where books are treasured.

Is your teen reluctant to go to school?

What to Do When Your Teens Aren’t Ready to Go Back to School

Help your teens make a smoother transition as they head back to school.

Are your kids ready to go back to school?

Easy Ideas for a Better Back to School

Searching for ways to ease your children into the school year? Try these ideas for getting them accustomed to the routine of returning to school this year.

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Helping Kids With Special Needs Get the Picture

Try cartooning to better communicate to children with special needs