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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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Adaptability

Kindergarten Milestones

This checklist will help determine how well your child has progressed in acquiring kindergarten skills.

Stress at Home

Dr. Archibald Hart answers how stress at home and parents’ attitudes affect their children.

Wait No More: A Foster-Care Adoption Story

One family’s amazing adoption journey – one that would change their lives forever.

Young, stressed-out mom leaning against a crib with her newborn lying there crying

Foster Parenting Isn’t So Easy

Physical and occupational therapy become a part of everyday life.

Beginning the Adoption Process

Qualifying as adoptive parents is a lengthy process, but it will help prepare your family for what lies ahead.

How to Survive Baby Boot Camp

When you bring your baby home from the hospital, the rigors of basic training begin.

Preparing for Adoption

The more information a couple has when pursuing adoption, the more prepared they will be for any problems that may surface.

Ideas for Organization

Tips for family calendars, storage ideas, “office space” for kids and more

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Key Areas to Organize

There are a few key areas where you’ll get the most bang for your buck (and your time and effort).

How to Cope

Working through the pain and rediscovering joy

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Why Parents Want to Control Their Teens

Here are 5 things that make it hard for parents to give up trying to control their teens.

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Making Mornings Manageable

If the midweek scavenger hunts have left you searching for a more manageable morning system, here’s a plan of action.

Working With the School

Achieving what is best for your child’s education

Start a New Tradition

When you’re grieving the loss of someone who isn’t at the table, traditional holiday family events can be especially hard. Perhaps this is the year to do something different.

Launching Your Child’s Faith: Too Hard or Too Scary?

Take a look at seven common faith-launching worries parents face.

Kids and Moving

Helping your child find new friendships after the big move

Surround Yourself With Comfort

This may be the holiday season to do what brings you comfort. Choose to be around people you can count on to understand your sorrow, people who offer the support you need to get through the season.

Promoting Healthy Attachment

Suggestions for an effective bonding experience

Coping With Adoption Stress

It’s essential for families to develop the ability to cope with the stress that adoption can place on parents and kids.

Expect to Feel Sad, But Be Open to Joy

Sharing your loss and honoring your loved one through holiday communication might be the perfect way to bring some joy back into the season.