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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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when my kid doesn't like your kid

When My Kid Doesn’t Like Your Kid

Explore these three ways to help your child navigate challenging peer relationships. Then, you can help them develop positive and healthy friendships.

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Preparing for Graduation Day

Help your teen transition into adulthood.

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Careers After High School

Does your teens need guidance for the future? Prepare them for successful careers after high school, even when they don’t want to go to college.

Helping an Adopted Child Succeed in the Classroom

How to advocate for your child’s unique challenges at school.

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Reinforcing Math Concepts

Find creative ways to teach math concepts to children throughout the day and in the midst of their routine.

Not All Stories Are Created Equal

With so many children’s books available, it’s hard to know where to begin. Consider these principles when deciding which books are appropriate for your child.

Helping Your Teen Choose a College

Get helpful tips and great insight to help you and your teen prepare for college.

22 Books Kids Read at School

If you don’t have time to read all the books that your kids may have to read during class, consider reading book reviews for parents about these books. After all, once kids learn to read well, a book’s reading level is less important than whether the content inside is developmentally appropriate.

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Faith at School and Work

“Mom, do you realize that more than 30 kids said hello to you as you walked through the halls in the last few minutes? They must like to see you here at school!” Cole, B.J. Pennick’s eighth-grade son, was proud of the attention his mom received. B.J. was there to volunteer in the office and …

Rachel’s Challenge: Teaching Teens to be Kind at School

Help your teen embrace a culture of kindness when their world seems to promote selfishness.

Working With the School

Achieving what is best for your child’s education

Educating Churches

Educating Churches

Helping churches include special needs ministry

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The Benefits of Reading to Your Children

Reading is one of the only entertainment mediums that’s also an essential life skill.

Public Neighborhood Schools

Pros and cons of public neighborhood schools

School Choice

What are the pros and cons of various learning environments?

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High School Graduation: The Squire Stage

Upon leaving home for college, a young man discovers a newfound sense of freedom; unless he is well-grounded, he may choose to renounce the values of home.

Public Magnet Schools

The pros and cons of magnet schools

Private Schools

Pros and cons of private schools

Parents’ Role in Homework

What can you do then to support your children in learning and help them take ownership?

Public Charter Schools

Pros and cons of charter schools