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Making Earth Day for Kids about Stewardship

Learn how to make Earth Day for your kids about stewardship rather than getting caught up in the politics and opinions of the day.

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3 Steps to Help Your Out of Control Young Kid

Out of control children want the boundaries and consistency parents can give. With these three steps you can help your wild child.

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Becoming a Surrogate Parent and Mentor

Becoming an unexpected surrogate parent revealed God’s design for my students. Continue to lean into the roles that God develops for you.

Suicide is a Problem for Youth and Young Adults

Suicide is a problem in the youth and young adult population. There is hope for healing when parents and others are intentional about providing help.

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Why do Children Have the Fear of Growing Up?

In the face of the fear of growing up, we can help to bring hope, excitement, and victory back into our kids’ lives. God’s word is full of wisdom, and we must not take it for granted.

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How to Help Your Overscheduled and Busy Kids

God created each of our children with a unique set of gifts, talents, and interests. However, your child’s identity does not stop at what they do or how they spend their time. So often, busy kids find their worth and significance in what they do. Keep reading to explore some practical solutions to helping your …

How to Set a Good Example for your Kids

Although your children may make harmful decisions that affect their lives, you can support and guide them as they grow. We are called to show our children God’s way to live. In doing so, you can set a good example for your children that will impact the rest of their lives.

Warning Signs of Eating Disorders

Reading the Warning Signs of Eating Disorders

Reading the warning signs of eating disorders requires your patience as a parent. Not every situation will contain the same circumstances. Nor will every child or teen display identical warning signs. Remember to prioritize love and care in conversations involving warning signs of eating disorders.

Preventing Eating Disorders in Kids

Preventing Eating Disorders in Kids

Preventing eating disorders in kids requires a lot of a parent. When assessing your first steps, remember that your love and care are vital to your child’s mental and physical wellbeing. Explore our guiding principles for situations where eating disorders might be present in your children.

Eating Disorders in Children

First Steps: Eating Disorders in Children

Learning that your child struggles with an eating disorder can be shocking and overwhelming. Explore some of the initial causes and risks associated with eating disorders. Then, learn more about how negative thought patterns lead to a vicious cycle of pain, loneliness and worry. Finally, see how you can positively impact your child’s mentality and …

Raising Pro-Life Kids: 4 Ways to Teach the Sanctity of Life

We live in a world that seems obsessed with solving problems by destroying life instead of nurturing it. These 4 ideas can help you to form passionate pro-life hearts in your children.

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Helicopter Parenting: When to Fly a Helicopter

I know you’ve heard the term ‘helicopter parent.’ Are you one of them? If so, here are some solutions to avoiding helicopter parenting.

Educational Activities for Kids Stuck at Home

Bored? Stuck at home? Check out these fun educational activities that will help bust boredom while still encouraging learning.

Bursting Negative Thought Bubbles

One of our goals as parents must be to manage our own thought bubbles so that we can be a model for our kids.

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Responsible Kids Don’t Just Happen

Responsible kids don’t just happen. Therefore, intentional parents can use these tips for training their kids in personal responsibility.

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10 Better Ways to Clean the House With Your Kids

Motivate children to complete their household chores by using creative ways to make it fun.

Teaching Kids Self-Control

Five ways to nurture restraint in your children so they can develop self discipline.

Healthy Eating Habits for Kids

Help your kids eat healthy foods

5 Tips for How to Get Your Kids to Do Chores

Don’t despair. Here are a few great ideas that parents have used to motivate their kids to take responsibility for their chores:

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Healing Parent and Adult Child Relationships (Part 2 of 2)

Dr. John Townsend offers parents guidance and encouragement for resolving a strained relationship with their adult children. (Part 2 of 2)