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Simple Keys to Launch a Financially Fit Teen

Does your teen grasp the reality of money matters? Four practical ways to get your teens financially fit

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Identity in Christ: A Gen Z Viewpoint

I struggled to find my identity in Christ, trying to find my identity in materialistic things of the world. I was so consumed with gaining the “perfect” group of friends that I used alcohol to cope and did things that I’m far from proud of. This ultimately led to comparing my looks and personality to …

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Help Your Kid Start A Business

Use these ideas to encourage your child’s entrepreneurial spirit.

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Raise Your Child to Be an Engaged Citizen

Five ways to model social involvement for the next generation

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What Do I Tell My Kids About The Election?

Help your children understand the importance of registering to vote.

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Family Legacy: Why Should We Care?

If we don’t intentionally pass on a family legacy consistent with our beliefs and values, our culture will pass along its own.

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From Empty Nesters To Foster Parents

Setting up for an evening training, I looked forward to sharing the impact of foster care and adoption on the biological children in the family. As the participants entered the classroom, I was stunned at who they were. Yet, the group looked like a room full of empty nesters. Overall, I was expecting young couples …

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From Quilts To Conversations

A significant aspect of advocating for the pro-life movement involves engaging and educating others with compassion and truth. Often, we think this means rallying against the opposition, but thankfully, “we can passionately argue against abortion while treating people with love and respect.” With that in mind, can we share the pro-life philosophy with those closest …

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What Age Should My Kid Get a Cell Phone?

The purpose for having a phone contract is to make sure everyone in the family is on the same page and in agreement with cell phone expectations. The goals are to encourage relationship, conversation, and responsibility with and without devices.

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Wake Up Wet No More: The Art of Training

Does your child still wet the bed? Here are some tips for helping you and your kid get through these nightly inconveniences.

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Preparing Your Teen for the Work World

Discover a personal story about teens and the modern work world. Training teens for the work world requires a strong emphasis on work ethic, developing social skills, and guidance on the biblical perspective on work. Finally, strengthen your teen’s work ethic through these tips and strategies.

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How to Get Your Children to Pick Up Their Things

Encouraging children to pick up their belongings and stow them away properly may be easier than you think.

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Your Children Can Do Laundry

Take the time to train your children to wash and fold clothes so they can help you with this chore and learn to do their own laundry.

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Navigating Christian Friendships: A Teen’s Guide

How do teen girls make meaningful friendships? It starts with learning how to work through common friendship problems.

25 Things I Want My Kids to Know

There are hundreds of things to teach our kids during their lifetime. Here are just twenty-five things that I want my kids to know. What would be on your list?

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Becoming a Surrogate Parent and Mentor

Becoming an unexpected surrogate parent revealed God’s design for my students. Continue to lean into the roles that God develops for you.

How to Repent: A Guide to Forgiveness for your Kids

God cares far more about our response after we sin. Luckily, He’s created an opportunity for us to choose repentance and forgiveness after we sin.

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Teaching Your Child to Cut Out Distractions

Our culture is saturated with distractions. Many parents are asking, “How can I get my child to focus on real life instead of a screen?” John and Danny share how you can encourage your child to put away distractions and focus on things that matter. Featuring Jonathan McKee.

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Saint Patrick: The Amazing Impact of One Believer

Despite the danger of being pulled into slavery, Patrick obeyed the call of God to return to Ireland, bearing the light of the Gospel.

6 Ways To Create a Culture of Responsibility With Our Kids

To create a healthy culture of responsibility, it begins with us as parents modeling a willingness to do those small things. Our children will pick up on our actions and will begin to live them out later in life. Watching them do this is in itself a great reward.