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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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What Is Faith?

Help kids understand what faith — a God-given gift — really is!

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God … the Father?

Have earthly fathers helped or hurt your view of God as your Father?

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Make the Most of Time With Dad

Spending one-on-one time with kids allows for a deeper connection between Dads and children.

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Practical Activities To Do With Kids For Valentine’s Day

During this time of the year, our culture floats various definitions and examples of love towards our children. Use these activities and ideas to create a meaningful Valentine’s Day for your whole family.

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Loneliness Ends Where The Blessing Begins

The Blessing is something you can choose to give and live out in your home. It is a “choice” parents make to use five distinct elements to impact a child’s life. Each one is way to help a child understand their incredible worth to you, and to their God.

Fathers hold a key role in helping children know their identity

Fathers Encourage Identity Development

When fathers choose to serve the Lord, live consistently and seize the opportunity to be present and involved with their children, they encourage identity and teach values.

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Bonding With Your Baby

When connecting with your newborn isn’t your natural response

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Teach Kids About Money

Learn what to do to teach your kids about their finances, your giving of allowances and more.

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Thanksgiving Gratitude

Teach children how to show gratitude, especially around Thanksgiving.

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Tips for Dealing With Personality Clashes

Here are seven ideas for keeping the right perspective, even when your child is driving you nuts.

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Thanksgiving Traditions for a Family Focused Holiday

Whether your family has a long history of traditions or your new family is approaching the holidays for the first time, these Thanksgiving traditions can bless your family.

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Seven People at Your Thanksgiving Table

Spend time planning how you will successfully model Christ’s love to your children as you manage extended family dynamics.

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Boundaries with Teens: The Key to Freedom

Equipping your teen with inner strength and a sense of responsibility can feel overwhelming. Learn more about how to build healthy boundaries for your teen concerning their increasing freedom.

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Why Should I Vote?

Should I vote? American liberties are based on Christian principles. As Christians, we teach our children to be enthusiastic citizens.

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5 Ways to Discuss Politics With Your Family

“Humility allows for a conversation to have a very important ingredient for genuine communication to happen.” – Danny Huerta

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How to Get the Best Care From Your Child’s Doctor

Should you trust your pediatrician? Learn about five ways to enjoy a positive relationship with your child’s pediatrician so your child gets the best possible care.

How to Answer Your Child’s Faith Questions

Here are some answers to questions your child may ask about God.

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Wicca: What You Should Know

Witchcraft has been around a long time. But its promises are empty. Here is what you should know about Wicca.

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Strong-Willed Women Mothering Strong-Willed Children

If you’re a strong-willed woman, it can be tough to parent a younger version of yourself. But you also have a definite advantage… you know what it’s like to be a strong-willed child.

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Take This Spiritual Gifts Test with Your Family

When your child gives their life to Jesus, a transformation begins. A spiritual gifts test helps them discover the gifts God then gives them.