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Adaptability

Post-Birth Career Decisions

One of the biggest decisions a couple will make is deciding on the working arrangements following the birth of a baby.

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While Droids Stood Watch

Sometimes it’s nice to give traditions a little twist.

3 Things Your Teens Fear the Most

What do your teens fear most? It’s different than what you fear for them. Dr. Kevin Leman discusses three things you may not realize your teens fear and what they need from you so they can stop being afraid.

Perseverance: How Your Kids Can Overcome Hardship

Perseverance is an overlooked but essential quality that parents need to instill in their children

What Should Kids Choose: Discovering God’s Will in Big Decisions

Our children will face big decisions, wondering if God has a direction. Help kids navigate life’s crossroads by teaching that there are reasons God remains silent.

When Your Teen Doesn’t Want to Move

Easing your teen’s fears and frustrations as you transition to a new home

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Mommy-Anger Management

Consider using three biblical, anger management techniques to connect with your kids and nurture young hearts.

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Facing Your New Financial Reality

Take steps to lower your financial stress.

To Date or Not To Date?

Dating becomes more complicated when you are a single parent.

Seeking Sole Custody

One mom tells the story of her fight for her daughter.

The Overwhelmed Single Parent

Quit trying to be both Mom and Dad.

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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.

What Motivates Your Child to Learn?

Understand what motivates each of your children and whether those motivators are formed within themselves or developed through external circumstances.

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Stay-at-Home Moms vs. Working Moms

Stay-at-home moms and work-outside-the-house moms need each other.

Raising Resilient Kids

How to teach kids to bounce back after they face adversity or hardship.

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.

The Family Merger

Be intentional when blending families to smooth the process.

What Stays? What Goes?

It’s not as easy as you think. Get solid tips for merging stepfamilies.

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The Gift of Peace

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

Growth and Transition

Help your toddler adjust to changing activities and transitions with personal items.