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Parenting Techniques

Radical Renewal

Help your child understand the importance of spiritual transformation.

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The National Day of Prayer: Praying for Our Nation

Here are activities to teach kids about praying for our nation.

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Serving Others at Christmas

These are some ideas for what children can give to others.

God Made It All

Learn how to teach kids about God’s creation and offer examples for intelligent design.

Legalistic Parenting

3 Ways to Avoid Legalism in Parenting

The best way your children can discover the joy and freedom of faith is through connecting with, not lecturing, them. Be that person for your children and let love — not legalism — overflow in your family. You can develop the necessary traits and approach to avoid legalistic parenting within your family.

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Heaven: Answering Kids’ Questions

How to answer kids’ questions about being with Jesus after we die.

Rest and Restoration

How did Jesus celebrate the Sabbath?

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Melted Crayons & Half-Marathons

Four families use their creativity and passions to serve others around the world.

Love as a Lifestyle

One family opened their home to needy people in their community.

Parenting a Shy Sadie Robertson

With her parents’ help, Sadie Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” fame moved past her fear and anxiety to walk in a confidence that comes from God.

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Becoming a Mission-Minded Family

Missional living, with God at the center, creates fulfilled families.

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Building Houses, Building Families

Young readers helped realize God’s plan for Rwandan orphans.

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13 Reasons Why Not

Help your teen see that hope is always there.

Parental Gratitude

Gratitude rescues us from the trap of negative thinking and helps us enjoy life more. Learn how gratitude is one of the seven traits of effective parenting.

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5 Benefits of Parental Love

Children spell love T-I-M-E. Are you giving enough? Read more about how love is one of the seven essential traits of parenting.

Adaptability as a Parent

The ability to adjust and respond with flexibility and optimism is a lifeline to the struggling family. Learn how adaptability is one of the seven traits of effective parenting.

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The ‘Perfect’ Mother’s Day

As you sort through your unmet expectations on Mother’s Day, realize that you may play a part in fueling your disappointments.

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Forgiveness Isn’t Fair, But It Is Essential

Help your kids live out the principles of grace and forgiveness, understanding how conflict looks when the spirit of a relationship is regulated by humility and forgiveness. 

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Is Your Child Being a Good Neighbor?

Being a good neighbor requires modeling consistency in displaying your love, compassion, and respect to the people within your neighborhood. Help your children love their neighbor by showing them how to build relationships with the people who live next door to you.

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A New Goal for Discipline

Discipline that seeks to build God-honoring identity leads to God-honoring behavior — find out what that means.