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Helping Kids Process Violence in the News and Social Media
In the wake of unexpected violence erupting on the screen it's important to equip children with the necessary facts to...
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These five ways of shifting the momentum in your home can help your family to stop feeling stuck and bring...
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The 7 Traits of Effective Parenting is a simple framework of seven powerful traits that will help you grow in...
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Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from...
Read MoreShould I Stay in My Abusive Marriage for the Kids?
Abusive marriages like Emma's are more common than many realize. God's plan for a family never included abuse.
Read MoreTeaching Our Kids to Be “In, Not of, the World”
Raising our children in the admonition of the Lord is done through the little decisions we make daily.
Read MoreHelp Your Kids Discuss Critical Race Theory through a Christian Worldview
As children interact with Critical Race Theory, parents have the opportunity to help their kids develop their Christian worldview.
Read MoreHow To Talk With Your Kids about War
You never know how talking about war might unlock a different view or perspective for both you and your kids.
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Relating to different personalities is not always easy. Take the quiz to find out and understand the unique strengths within...
Read More9 Ways to Help Children Cope with a Father’s Death
If you know a boy or girl who has dealt with a father’s death, whether recently or some time ago,...
Read MoreTalking to Kids About Mass Violence
We can't shield our kids from hearing about war, mass shootings, and violence against innocents. But how should you talk...
Read MoreGetting Back to Normal: Changing Your Mindset
These 3 steps can help you change your mindset following the COVID-19 pandemic and start getting back to a more...
Read MoreAfter the Death of a Spouse
Suddenly, I was the single father of a 4-year-old Disney princess and a little boy who had just learned to...
Read MoreVerses of Hope and Coping Skills for Depression
Feeling depressed? Bible verses about faith and hope along with coping skills may offer help to families during the hard...
Read MoreHow to Handle Stress in Your Children
While the cause of stress in your children depends on a variety of influences, you can provide hope and support...
Read MoreHow Do I Help My Stressed 7-Year-Old?
My 7-year-old seems stressed all the time. What can I do to help her?
Read MoreAutism in Elementary School Children
Here are some suggestions on how to guide your child with autism through the early elementary school years.
Read MoreWhat to Do When Young Kids Masturbate
On the scale of uncomfortable things to talk about with your young kids; masturbation hovers around the top. But as...
Read MoreAnswering Parents’ Questions on Gender Confusion in Children
To be human is to be gendered — male or female. And one of the most important jobs of a...
Read MoreAre Young Kids Influenced to Identify as Transgender?
I've been hearing a lot of mixed messages. What are some of the main influences a child to identify as...
Read MoreDo You Have a Strategy for Telling Your Kids About Sex?
What do I tell my kids about sex? When do I start? It all begins with a conversation, at the...
Read MoreWhen Someone Has “Different Pronouns”: Explaining LGBT Pronoun Usage to our Kids
Learn how to address and answer your child's questions about LGBT pronoun usage. Then, cultivate healthy conversations about how to...
Read MoreWhat Should We Do If our Preschooler Walked in on Me and My Spouse Having Sex?
Any topics, conversations, or even a mention related with sex can be awkward for you and your preschooler. Much less...
Read MoreAre Trans-Youth at a Higher Risk for Suicide?
I've heard that trans-youth are at a higher risk for suicide. Is this true?
Read MoreCelebrate Lent with Your Kids this Easter
Interesting history, fun activities, and meaningful ways to prepare, reflect, and renew your hearts together.
Read MoreHave Faith in God: 9 Bible Verses to Bless Your Kids
Encourage your kids to hold fast to the hope of Christ and to lean on Bible verses like these to...
Read MoreTeaching Our Kids to Be “In, Not of, the World”
Raising our children in the admonition of the Lord is done through the little decisions we make daily.
Read MoreBiblical Tolerance: Compassion for the Lost
Use these age-appropriate activities to help teach kids about biblical tolerance.
Read MoreTips to Guide Your Child’s Spiritual Growth
There is misconception that children should find their faith completely on their own.
Read MoreGetting Your Kids Ready to Talk With God
We can make saying night time prayers more meaningful. After all, we are teaching our children how to talk to...
Read MoreLove One Another
Help kids learning what true, biblical love looks like with these age-appropriate activities.
Read MoreA Biblical Basis for the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting
These seven traits offer parents the tools they need to break harmful parenting habits and the opportunity to replace them...
Read MoreStudying the Bible as a Family
Have you relied wholly on the church to teach your kids Scripture? God says that's your job as their parent....
Read MoreHelping Kids Process Violence in the News and Social Media
In the wake of unexpected violence erupting on the screen it's important to equip children with the necessary facts to...
Read MoreTech Trends: ‘Bad Science’ Videos, AI on YouTube Kids, and ‘SkinTok’
Each month, Plugged In publishes a blog with the latest technology and social media trends.
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Find out how kids are using their online and mobile devices, and how that participation can impact them physically, psychologically,...
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We can't always trust they are watching something wholesome.
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Jim Daly Intro to StagesDr. Huerta “What’s So Amazing” (Stage 4-8)Dr. William Toffler “What to Expect” (Stage 4-8)
The Role of Intimacy in Parenting – Dr. Juli Slattery
When & How to Talk to Kids About Sex – Dr. Juli Slattery
Understanding Sexuality in a Changing Culture – Dr. Juli Slattery
Should You Homeschool? – Rebecca St. James
Demonstrating Your Faith To Your Children – Rebecca St. James