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Practical Activities To Do With Kids For Valentine’s Day

During this time of the year, our culture floats various definitions and examples of love towards our children. Use these activities and ideas to create a meaningful Valentine’s Day for your whole family.

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How to Know if Your Child is Depressed or Suicidal

Having child who is depressed or suicidal is the frightening reality of too many parents today. However, there is hope in Christ, and preventive steps you can take to help a child you care about.

Teach your children biblical prayer. Little girl laying on her bed reading her bible.

How to Teach Your Child To Pray Like Hannah

“I know I should teach my children to pray, but I have trouble making time for prayer myself, and does God really listen to me?”

A playful family moment outdoors, showing a father with his daughter on his back, her brother pulling her hair playfully, and the mother smiling affectionately.

5 Strategies to Help Kids Handle Teasing and Build Healthy Identity  

Learning to deal with teasing is a normal part of childhood development.

A teenage girl lying on her bed holding a smartphone, looking stressed and overwhelmed, symbolizing the pressures of Grind Culture.

Is Grind Culture Grinding Your Teen Down?

So, what is this Grind Culture thing? And is your teen a part of it?

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Slow Down to Create Margin for Family Time

The intentional act of slowing down to create a margin for family time provides benefits that will carry forward in every family member’s life.

A father is protecting, talking to. and comforting his young son by holding him close on the steps. Protecting and overprotecting your child are different actions.

Are You Over Protecting Your Child?

There is a balance in protecting our kids from harm and giving them the freedom to fail, struggle, and the skills to succeed.

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Teaching Children Respect for the Elderly

Sadly, reverence for the elderly is sometimes in short supply in today’s youth-oriented culture but they have the most to contribute.

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10 Things You Need To Know About Bullying and Cyberbullying

No matter what form bullying or cyberbullying takes, it happens far too often and can have damaging effects.

The Nesters are a unique family of 9

Steadfast Love in Action: Loving Our Unique Family

Tim and Katie Nester are currently parenting seven children. Their unique family challenges them to show steadfast love in action every day.

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Strategies for Helicopter Parents

Solid strategies for helicopter parents that can land the whirlybird while encourage their children’s growth and learning.

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Laura Perry Smalts’ Authentic Shift From Transgenderism To Embracing God’s Design

Becoming the Christian woman God created her to be was a long, hard, and confusing road for Laura.

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Loneliness Ends Where The Blessing Begins

The Blessing is something you can choose to give and live out in your home. It is a “choice” parents make to use five distinct elements to impact a child’s life. Each one is way to help a child understand their incredible worth to you, and to their God.

Dads and moms have different parenting styles

Different Parenting Styles: When Dad Says It’s Okay…

Children need both their parents. When mom and dad connect, they can complement each other’s parenting styles.

Consequences of teen sexting are serious

The Consequences of Teen Sexting

Learning about sexting involving your teenager can seem frightening and overwhelming. Read more to discover some of the dangers surrounding sexting, relevant terminology, and repercussions. Finally, read our advice and guidance on how to appropriately and lovingly discuss this topic with your teenager.

Fathers hold a key role in helping children know their identity

Fathers Encourage Identity Development

When fathers choose to serve the Lord, live consistently and seize the opportunity to be present and involved with their children, they encourage identity and teach values.

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Sports from a Christian Family Perspective

How can parents help their children develop a Christian worldview toward sports?

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TikTok’s Effects on Kids: What Parents Need to Know

TikTok has become a cornerstone of social media for kids and teens, but its impact goes far beyond viral dances and funny clips.

Violence among girls signals a time to teach strength without aggression

Is Your Daughter A Mean Girl?

Some are calling this breed the “New American Girl.” She’s more physical, not afraid to be aggressive or go after what she wants, and she takes care of herself.

What do parents tell kids about the news

How To Talk to Your Kids About the News

The news can often terrify children. As a parent, you can help your kids sort through news stories they might see on TV.