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Grace-based Parenting

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Connecting With Your Grandchildren

Cheri Fuller discusses the important role grandparents play in their grandchildren’s lives. She offers ideas and tips for engaging the grandkids in fun ways and also methods to stay in touch with children who are far away.

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Recognizing Your Son’s Need for Respect (Part 2 of 2)

Best-selling author Emerson Eggerichs talks to moms about a boy’s need for respect, and explains how they can give that respect to their sons. (Part 2 of 2)

How to Set a Good Example for your Kids

Although your children may make harmful decisions that affect their lives, you can support and guide them as they grow. We are called to show our children God’s way to live. In doing so, you can set a good example for your children that will impact the rest of their lives.

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Recognizing Your Son’s Need for Respect (Part 1 of 2)

Best-selling author Emerson Eggerichs talks to moms about a boy’s need for respect, and explains how they can give that respect to their sons. (Part 1 of 2)

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Hang In There, Parents!

2020 was a challenging year for all of you parents out there. But look at all of the obstacles you’ve bravely overcome.

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.

Tips for Parents Living with Young Adult Children

Tips for Parents Living with Young Adult Children

Whether you are enjoying or being challenged by this time of living with your young adult child, it’s a great time to develop adaptability.

Living with your family in close quarters can produce an immense amount of stress. But it's also an opportunity.

Showing Grace to Your Family in Close Quarters

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Table of contentsLiving with Your Family in Close QuartersHitting the Pause ButtonGrace – An Undeserved GiftShowing GraceWhen Real Life HitsGo To Your ClosetFrom Frustration to Authentic CommunicationFocus on the Opportunity Living with Your Family in Close Quarters So here you are, at home with your family in close quarters. Your …

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Show Your Kids How to Be Hospitable to Your Neighbors

The Gospel comes with a house key, and it starts with showing our children how to be hospitable to neighbors.

How to Be Intentional About Raising Christ Followers

Rhett H. Wilson gives parents five ways to guide kids to become devoted Christ-followers.

Do Your Kids Know You Value Their Character?

Do you encourage your kids to pursue achievements or to develop their character? Your parenting might be telling of which you value more

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3 Practical Principles for Disciplining With Grace

Seeking to parent our children the way God parents us can dramatically change the atmosphere of our home.

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4 Powerful Ways to Love Your Teens and Help Them Like You Back (Maybe)

Invest in your relationship, not only to keep you from regret, but to also give your teens a solid footing for their lives ahead

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Mothering With Justice and Mercy

How a gentle approach can help your kids want to do what is right

Legalistic Parenting

3 Ways to Avoid Legalism in Parenting

The best way your children can discover the joy and freedom of faith is through connecting with, not lecturing, them. Be that person for your children and let love — not legalism — overflow in your family. You can develop the necessary traits and approach to avoid legalistic parenting within your family.

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Heaven: Answering Kids’ Questions

How to answer kids’ questions about being with Jesus after we die.

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She’s Pregnant. Now What?

When your daughter breaks the news that she’s pregnant, try not to overreact. Your initial response will have a significant impact on your future relationship.

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Special Needs: Sandstorm in the Classroom

My daughter’s meltdown was an opportunity to help her teacher understand Hope’s unique challenges.

Grace Is Enough

Do Your Teens Know That Grace Is Enough?

Do good, and you’ll be OK. Do more, and you’ll be saved. That’s what many teens think, but it’s not what God wants them to know.

Why Toddler Modesty?

Parents can teach toddlers about modesty, which builds an understanding and lays a foundation for future discussions.