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Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

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Bullying and Cyberbullying

Bullying and cyberbullying may be prevented with intentional parenting. However if it does occur, there are some ways that parents can respond to help their kids cope.

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God’s Outdoor Classroom: Nature-Based Learning

In today’s digital age, reducing screen time and embracing nature-based learning is more crucial than ever.

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Why Are Screens Bad for Babies 0 to 2?

Exposing your infant to screens too early disrupts their growing ability to read and interpret faces – a key element to their developing social skills.

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Faith Development and Homeschooling

The greatest reason to consider homeschooling your kids may be what happens when they leave your home.

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Learning Styles: Different Kinds of Smart

Recognize the differences in how your children learn.

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7 Things Every Homeschooling Rookie Should Know

As a homeschooling parent, don’t be afraid to learn along with your kids.

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Your Teen’s Spiritual Gifts

Help your teens discover their spiritual gifts as a means for helping them gain direction in their life.

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25 Bible Verses for Kids to Memorize in Fun Ways

Learning Bible verses can feel daunting. How do you start and what verses should you choose? A list of 25 Bible verses for kids to memorize and suggestions on how to make it fun can get you and your family started.

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Loving Your Pregnant Teenager

Parenting your pregnant teen is a whole new level of motherhood. It can also be a deepening of your relationship.

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What You Can Do to Help Your Child Feel Loved

Most parents love their children. However, many children don’t feel loved. Perhaps parents aren’t “speaking” their child’s primary love language.

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Talking to Kids About Masturbation

Knowing the larger meaning and purpose of human sexuality helps us talk to our kids about masturbation.

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Help! My Child Wants to be the Opposite Sex

When you experience the heart-breaking struggle of your child wanting to be the opposite sex, hold fast to truth and grace.

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Six Ways to Build Your Teen’s Identity

Try these strategies to counteract culture by helping your teen develop a strong, positive identity.

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The Secret of Gratitude

The work of Christ in our lives is just plain bigger than our circumstances

When we ask our kids for forgiveness, we model a essential trait for life

Grace and Forgiveness in Parenting

Grace and forgiveness are necessary a healthy home and faith. Asking our children for forgiveness is an essential parenting trait.

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Creating Security in Difficult Times

Being honest with our children is important. Even in stressful times, it can build trust. Developing an understanding of your family’s unique fears and stresses can benefit your ability to cultivate security.

Every family needs to have a purpose

Adopting a Significant Family Purpose

Build a strong family by creating a family purpose. Everyone from the smallest to your teens will feel the unity.

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When Adult Children Don’t Share Your Values

We can’t change our adult children. But we can choose to keep communication open without compromising our convictions.

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Do Your Children Understand Easter?

Help your children grasp and understand the depth and importance of Easter. Use our mini-lessons to teach them certain aspects about Easter.

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Those Clumsy Middle-school Years

Middle schoolers can be clumsy. Here is a way to help your child through those awkward growth spurts.