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Understanding the “Generational Curse” of Exodus 34:7

Is the “generational curse” real?

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Depression in the Christian Family

Many godly, Christ-centered homes struggle with clinical depression. Here’s one family’s story.

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Encouragement for Mothers Who Have to Work Outside the Home

Do you have any encouragement for moms who have no choice but to take a job outside the home?

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How to Find a Residential Treatment Program for Your Child or Teen

How do we find a good residential treatment program for our teen?

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How to Find a Christian Counselor: Spiritual, Professional, and Practical Considerations

How do I find a good Christian counselor?

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Pedophilia in Marriage

I just discovered that my husband has been abusing our 6-year-old niece. What should I do?

Signs & Symptoms of an Eating Disorder

Some of the warning signs of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.

Eating Disorders

Although the following influences do not constitute a comprehensive list of contributing factors, they are often present in eating disorders.

The Trap of Eating Disorders

By understanding where the core of the problem lies and checking what the Bible has to say about our bodies, we can grasp a hope and a faith that’s out of this world.

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Teens and Mandatory Church Attendance

Should we force our adolescent son to attend church with us? He used to enjoy it, but now has no interest in going at all. We want to respect his independence and give him the freedom to make age-appropriate decisions for himself, but it also worries us to think that he may be drifting away …

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Child Says He Wants to Die

What should I do when my 6-year-old son tells me he wishes he were dead?

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Toddler Restless at Night

Do you have any suggestions for getting a 2-year-old to go to bed and stay there? It’s a miserable struggle at our house because our son fights us every step of the way. When he does finally get to sleep, it’s not unusual for him to be up several times during the night, requesting water …

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Violent Toys and TV Programs

Should I be concerned that my young son has been spending a lot of time watching violent cartoons and playing with the “spin-off” action figures marketed by the shows’ producers? How do you think these programs and products affect the attitudes and behavior of children?

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Worried That Son-in-Law Isn’t Caring for His Family

As a parent and grandparent, should I step in to help if I feel that my son-in-law is not caring properly for my daughter and my grandchildren? What makes this especially difficult is that his actions (or lack thereof) could put his family’s safety at risk. For example, he constantly forgets to put oil in …

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Asking a Grown Child to Move Out of the House

How do I know when it’s time to ask my adult child to leave?

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Concerned about Young Son’s Masculinity

Should we be worried about our little boy’s sexual identity? He’s still very young, but he likes to play store and draw pictures all day long, and he can’t throw a ball three feet. Is he turning into a “sissy?” What can we do to help him develop a healthy sense of his masculinity?

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Setting Boundaries With Neighborhood Kids

What can I do when I feel like our house is being overrun by neighbor children? It seems every kid on the block plays in our yard these days. We seem to have stricter rules than most parents on our street about where our grade-school children are allowed to go, so all the kids end …

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Young Child Fondles Genitals

Is it unusual, abnormal or immoral for my child to be touching or playing with his genitals? I’ve caught him at it several times at home, and once it even happened in public. What should I do?

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Concerns About a Boy Developing Healthy Masculine Traits

How can we be sure that our young son will grow up to be a healthy, fully masculine man? He’s only five years old, but his mother and I are already concerned about certain aspects of his behavior and temperament. He avoids loud, rough-and-tumble play, and so far he hasn’t shown much interest in team …

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What Does the Bible Say About Tattoos?: Advice for Parenting Teens

Does the Bible forbid tattoos?