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The Power of Kindness

Kindness is one of the few things that will gentle the response of others. Teach kids how to show kindness to others.

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The Gift of Peace

God’s children are given access to His peace. Here’s how.

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What Is Joy?

Try these ideas to help teach your children the true nature of joy

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Cultivate Compassion in Your Kids

You can help your kids see the value of the overlooked and unloved. Explore how you can develop and grow your child’s capacity for compassion in their relationships and friendships.

Should My Family Celebrate Halloween?

Do the decisions you make for your family regarding Halloween reflect the faith and values you demonstrate the rest of the year?

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Keeping Children’s Sports Safe and Enjoyable

Here are some helpful suggestions for finding a balanced approach to children’s sports.

Knowing Him by Name

“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give HIs life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28 NIV)

Tales of Christmas Past Advent Calendar

Are you looking for the Focus on the Family 2015 Advent calendar? You can still download the true stories centered around the Christmas season.

The Super Power of Real Heroes

Encourage your super-hero-loving kids in pointing to real-life individuals who have made an impact in history and today. 

Fostering Integrity In Your Child

Who are your kids when you’re not around?

Teach Kids Life Is Sacred

One way to help kids understand the value life from the start is to use these practical ideas to teach them that life, in and of itself, is sacred.

Why Do Right?

Kids may not initially comprehend the importance of doing what is right, so parents can help them better understand that moral choices are good for them.

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Entitled to Be Thankful

One way to keep kids from feeling entitled is to encourage gratitude as your children’s first response.

Can Virtue Be Taught?

Parenting is an opoprtunity to help shape, model and influence the character of your children.

Life Skills Checklist

Use this checklist to help prepare your teens for independence.

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Help Your Child Eat Healthy

Help your kids want to eat better so they’ll be prepared for a successful day.

So Your Teen’s Going to Prom … Now What?

Tips for parents about prom preparation and insights.

The Value of Integrity

You can encourage your teens to not only tell the truth, but also value integrity.

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Connecting With Your Emotional Teens

When you have an emotional teen, there are three things that your teen may need from you.

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Boys to Men: What Your Boy Needs to Become A Good Man

What does a boy really need to become a man? The world will grasp for your son’s attention and mind. However, you can develop healthy habits in your boy to help him develop and grow into a man of character and respect.

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In a world clouded by confusion, drifting from Truth leads to darkness. Truth Rising is a bold call for Christians to reclaim clarity and purpose – shining light where it’s needed most.

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