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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

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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Parenting Techniques

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Spring Break Activities for Families

Are you and your family looking for activities to do with the children when they’re out of school for spring break? Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Praying for Fish

When a daughter’s prayer challenges a father’s heart

A woman and her son sorting the laundry, the boy balancing towels on his head.

Mothering With Justice and Mercy

How a gentle approach can help your kids want to do what is right

Older sister tightly hugging brother around the neck. Both are laughing.

Siblings Can Learn to Be Kind to One Another

Raise kids who treat each other with kindness

The Gift of Self-Denial That Leads to Gratitude

You might be surprised at how self-denial actually leads to gratitude.

How Does My Child Learn?

A child’s personality and learning preference must be balanced with the reality that some skills take practice and aren’t fun. 

No More Empty Words: Why Parents Should Talk Less

The secret to helping kids make wise choices may be easier than you think

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Mean Kids or Bullies: What’s the Difference?

Teaching children how to recognize the difference between unkindness and being bullied

Leading Your Children to the Savior

Helping your children come to a saving faith in Christ requires leading by example and instructing them in God’s truth.

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50 Guilt-Free Resolutions

Resolutions can enrich and enliven your family life. Try these (guilt not included).

Reinventing Family Night

Enjoy these fun ideas for spending time together as a family!

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Score One for the Family

How special is it for relatives to rally around your kids?

What Are You Doing This Weekend?

Remember the significance of spending time together.

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The Moments We Nearly Miss

Seize unexpected opportunities to make memories.

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At Home in the Storm: Raising confident and courageous kids

It’s easy to forget what our ultimate job is — to work toward preparing and releasing our kids into the world, to help them trust God and to go on to serve Him.

Meaning in the Margins

Make the most of every moment you have with your kids.

Middle Schoolers: Let Them Push…But Don’t Let Go

Give older middle schoolers what they need, not necessarily what they think they want.

Women in the Workplace

Find support as you nurture your family and earn an income.

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Busy, Busy, Busy

Choose to reclaim your schedule.

Too Busy to Help?

Teaching kids to show compassion doesn’t have to be complicated.