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Parenting Sons

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How to Let Go and Support Your Son’s Marriage

Releasing your son to be the man and husband God created him to be, is hard, but can be one of your greatest blessings.

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Help Your Teen Overcome Overwhelming and Powerful Sexual Thoughts

We can look at statistics all day, but the true stories that impact real people often contain the deepest impact. In a moment, we’ll follow the paths of two young men who recall their experiences, which are affected by the navigation of sexual thoughts. As you read, consider how you might process these situations, your …

Sharing toys is a learned skill

Sharing Toys

Encourage your children to share their belongings with others.

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Advent for Your Kids

Advent is a fun, faith-filled way to keep the family focused on Jesus throughout Christmas. Learn how to make Advent for your kids!

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Schoolwork and Homework Responsibility

Get hands-on, practical tips from other parents to help you motivate your kids to study and complete their homework.

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Parenting Alone: Hope for Solo Moms Raising Boys

In a world where genders are easily confused, raising boys alone can seem hopeless.

How Do I Talk to My Teen Son about Wet Dreams?

My teen son had a wet dream last night. What should I do next? How do I talk about this with him?

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Talking to Your Son About Puberty

Few words carry more awkwardness and confusion than puberty. However, this is the most critical point in your son’s life. Take initiative in leading your son through these physical, emotional, and mental changes.

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13 Lessons Moms Can Teach Their Sons

As a mother, you can provide advice, encouragement, and love to your son. Explore the 13 essential lessons moms can teach their sons to create positive and long-lasting momentum in their lives.

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Advice for Parents of Teens with Porn Addiction

When faced with their teen’s porn addiction, most parents don’t know where to begin to get the help he or she needs.

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4 Things Preteens Need Most from Their Mom

This stage combined with rebellion is not easy. Lean into your support system to help you stay emotionally balanced and to maintain perspective as you guide your preteen into the teen years.

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Talking With Your Teen About Sexual Behavior

Learn how to approach awkward conversations about sexual behavior with your teen. Explore some tips and strategies for these conversations so you can prioritize your relationship over “getting it right.”

What Can I Do to Help My Young Son Become a Healthy, Masculine Man?

How do I make sure that my son has positive male influences in his life? What can I do to help him develop a strong character?

Why Does My Teen Son Argue with Me?

Why does it seem like my son wants to argue with me so quickly? How can I handle these conversations well?

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Let Us Have Peace in Our Time

In our fractured world, we can echo Grant’s plea for harmony in the immortal words that grace his tomb in New York City, “Let us have peace.”

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Getting Technology Under Control

Your kids are growing up in a screen saturated world. With so many distractions, is real connection still possible? John and Danny share how if you want to be connected with your children, you need to start by modeling self control with your phone. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock.

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When Your Child is a Rule-Breaker

While some kids enjoy following rules, you might have a child who loves to break them. To help encourage a rule-breaker child’s personality, John and Danny offer some ideas for leading your son or daughter in a godly direction. Featuring Connie Albers.

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Your Teen Son’s Self-Esteem

A healthy confidence is one of the best things you teen son can develop. But how can you help him get it? John and Danny share how teaching your son to serve others can help him embrace confidence. Featuring Jonathan McKee.

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Teen Boys & Video Games

A common question parents of teen boys will ask is, “Should I let my son play video games?” John and Danny offer some help to parents whose sons are playing too many video games. Featuring Jonathan McKee.

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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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