Unfortunately, a guarantee doesn’t come with the safeguarding suggestions, but they can help prevent teen suicide.

When life doesn’t go as planned, you can help your child gracefully move past setbacks and embrace the path God provides.

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

Autism in females can be diagnosed and supported in young girls and teens. Girls with autism need to be highlighted and understood.

Knowing how your son or daughter best receives your love and demonstrates it to others will help him or her be secure in the knowledge that he or she is precious in your eyes.

We can’t sacrifice the future that God has for our kids because of our own fears and insecurities. There is a middle, a balance, and a transition. Here are some ways to help your teenager successfully transition into adulthood.

Caregiving for a child with autism may seem overwhelming. But there is hope and help for parents with a child with autism. This is what I learned when, as a grandmother, I became the primary caregiver for my autistic grandson.

Bring the Easter story to life for your kids through one amazing download and four easy-to-use, age-appropriate activities:

Throughout scripture, Jesus treats children with radical care and love to indicate how deeply He values them. It’s no wonder that He continually compared our faith to children. Just as children depend on their parents for daily needs, so too do we rely on God the Father for our spiritual and physical needs.

If we were to stop and scan the scriptures for advice on parenting, one of the themes that would stick out is that God is concerned about the state of our hearts, rather than simply behavior modification.

Don’t get sucked into teen drama . . . by letting go of the battles that aren’t life-changing.

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.

Home schooling high school is not as scary as it sounds.

Guide your child toward healthier responses to everyday challenges

You never know how talking about war might unlock a different view or perspective for both you and your kids. Beyond their personal development, your kids will benefit in their relationship with you as you show consistent empathy, understanding, and support for them.

Do your kids feel overlooked? Try these simple ways to give them one-on-one attention.

As parents, we deal with the tension between providing freedom and boundaries for our teens. Focus on finding routines and habits that can help you better connect with your teens. Look out for things they enjoy or opportunities to develop a skill or interest. Finally, continue to take an interest in your teen’s interests. Ask questions and show interest in their passions.

What does it mean to live in a disconnected world? There are dramatic implications for kids of all ages. Fortunately, you can foster positive connection with your kids through these tips and strategies.

Today’s kids face new challenges and ask questions our kids didn’t have to two decades ago. But God has provided every answer and truth to help them have a positive mindset that cannot be shaken by this world.

There are few things better than cuddling up with your child and a good book.

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

God has equipped us all to have strength during the struggles of life. What have you done to help your children put on God’s armor?

To create a healthy culture of responsibility, it begins with us as parents modeling a willingness to do those small things. Our children will pick up on our actions and will begin to live them out later in life. Watching them do this is in itself a great reward.

Rules are important, but connecting with your teen is essential.

Use these age-appropriate activities to help teach kids about biblical tolerance.

Though you cannot entirely stop your child from having nightmares, there are some immediate responses and preventative measures you can take to help your child get a good night’s rest.

In our day, knowing how to talk with your daughter about issues like sexual orientation, gender identity, and same-sex attraction can seem overwhelming. This is the world your daughter lives in, and she needs you to help her process it.

It’s easier than you think to bless your kids!

How do teen girls make meaningful friendships? It starts with learning about the characteristics of a true friend, what to look for in a friendship and how to work through common friendship problems.

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

Healthy communication at home is the best means of setting your children down the path to a promising future free of alcohol and drug abuse.

Learn to navigate communicating the importance of doing chores to your kids and form your perspective on how chores can impact your family.

Encouraging kids to reflect God’s peace in their interactions with each other.

Would you like more meaningful connection with your teens? Keep reading to learn more about how it’s important to spend face-to-face time with your teens, outside of screen time.

Help your kids eat healthy foods

Need a New Year’s resolution your kids can keep? This year, resolve to intentionally listen for God’s voice in Scripture and respond to Him.

Take the time as a family dive into the Word and help further set the stage for what is to come on Christmas. Here are some bible verses to read to your kids this Christmas Eve.

Vulnerable children experience Christmas differently. Seemingly small, insignificant things can mean the world to them at Christmas.

Take the time as a family dive into the Word and help further set the stage for what is to come on Christmas. Here are some bible verses to read to your kids this Christmas Eve.

Encourage your children to develop grateful hearts that bless others and frame their own perspective.

Are you looking for ideas to help keep your children focused on the reason for the Christmas season?

Help your kids celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.

Advent is a fun, faith-filled way to keep the family focused on Jesus throughout Christmas. Learn how to make Advent for your kids!

Jodie Berndt loves to pray for her children. She’s been doing that for the past thirty years. Now she helps other parents to talk to God, asking for the salvation of their kids, and for wisdom, self-discipline, purpose, a future and much more. She offers fun and practical encouragement that moms and dads can put to work immediately in their daily lives as they prepare their children for a life in Christ.

Find out how others have taught their children the importance of giving gifts or how they as parents have given gifts to their children.

How do I help my teenager know where to “draw the line” physically in relationships with the opposite sex? How far is too far?

Consider parenting your teens in a way that will keep their online lives healthy, too.

Use these ideas to encourage your child’s entrepreneurial spirit.

Help for parents who wonder how to guide their children’s use of technology in today’s tech-risky culture.

Recent news stories have talked about teens and sexting. It happens more than parents think.

They may sleep in your house and eat at your table, but teens live on social media.

Connecting with young teens can be challenging but time spent with them will be rewarding for both parents and kids

Do you have any advice for handling an elementary school age child whose life is dominated by senseless little rituals? It’s become clear to us that our daughter’s behavior is consistently obsessive-compulsive in nature. For example, she won’t go to bed before checking the front door at least ten times to make sure that it’s locked. She’s anxious and worried all the time, and it’s starting to drive me crazy! Any thoughts or suggestions?

When the internal and external voices whisper the lies You’re insignificant, You’re not enough and You don’t measure up, we want our children to know, deep in their souls, that the only One who gets to define them is the One who created them and calls them beloved.

What happens when the person grappling with mental illness is someone within the walls of your own home? And what are some of the signs?

What can we do to encourage our school-age son to get away from the television and computer screen and spend more time playing outdoors? We’re getting worried about his health and fitness, and we’d like to know how we can motivate him to become more active. So far all of our “nagging” hasn’t helped a bit. Can you suggest a more effective strategy?

Tweens and teens experience many physical and emotional changes that can be confusing for parents. Dr. Meg Meeker explains those changes and offers tips for parents to respond effectively so their sons and daughters can thrive during their teenage years.

Help kids see that God works through pain and suffering in their and other people’s lives.

Bullies can be difficult to identify, and it’s getting harder all the time.

Dr. Tyler Sexton speaks from experience. As a child born with cerebral palsy, he overcame incredible odds to become a medical doctor. Now he treats kids with special needs. Here’s his encouragement for parents.

Dr. Tyler Sexton, a physician who has cerebral palsy, discusses the link between disabilities and bullying, and explains how parents can strengthen a disabled child before bullying occurs, recognize if their disabled child is being bullied, and respond to the child and others in a healthy and Christ-like way.

Parents can help their kids break out of the bullying cycle.

How can we stop our preschooler from bullying other kids? Our 4-year-old is a bright and loving child, but he’s also quite strong willed. His teachers have already talked to us several times about his uncooperative behavior — interrupting, ignoring instructions, etc. But now something more serious has happened. He recently pushed one student to the ground and hit two others. His only explanation was that these boys weren’t his friends and weren’t doing what he wanted! We don’t allow this kind of behavior at home, but how can we make sure that he’ll follow our instructions when Mom and Dad are not around?

Equip your kids to take a stand against bullying!

If your teens seem depressed or hopeless and you worry that their actions may lead to self-harm, here are some ideas for bringing hope into their situation.

What your child needs from you in order to heal after divorce.

Families who nurture shared time, traditions and values create a sense of belonging that helps kids thrive.

Learn how to teach kids about God’s creation and offer examples for intelligent design.

What’s the best way to teach young children the difference between right and wrong, good and evil, and appropriate and inappropriate behavior? We understand the importance of early spiritual training, and we’ve been praying with our child and reading her Bible stories ever since she was old enough to listen and understand. But the challenge of instilling practical moral values seems more difficult. How would you approach this with a child in the elementary grades?

Is bedtime a problem at your home? Here are a few suggestions for creating a better bedtime routine.

As you correct your kids in their behavior, they need to hear four messages that affirm them and show them of your love and care.

An effective parent has to learn the difference between punishment and discipline.

Good sleep is essential to maintaining physical, emotional, spiritual and social health. Unfortunately, many people are seriously sleep deprived. Dr. Meg Meeker discusses the benefits of getting good sleep and some of the potential problems parents and kids may experience if they don’t get enough rest at night.

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

Help young child understand how to work through their emotions instead of screaming or throwing tantrums.

This article explains the difference between bonding and attachment, how attachment relates to forming healthy relationships, and what parents can do to foster secure attachment for healthy growth and development.

Teens tend to attract friends who share similar values, and you can encourage them to do so.

There have been countless times I’ve had to respond to a parent’s pleas for help after they have just discovered their child has viewed pornography.

With your guidance and practice, your kids can learn to control their emotions. Here are four steps for helping your children regain the upper hand when intense emotions threaten to spiral out of control.

Parenting sensitive children is a tremendous privilege and responsibility. Here are six ways that we can help our highly sensitive child thrive through our parenting.

Here are 5 ways to help you create an environment of healthy dialogue with your kids.

Let’s be honest: Homeschooling isn’t for everyone. Here is a look at what homeschooling is, and several ways to determine if it’s best for your family.

Peer pressure is real. Help your kids spot peer pressure, gain tools to deal with it, and be strong enough to deal with someone’s reaction to hearing “no.”

Take the time to help your children process worry, grief and loss

Dispel three myths about faith that your children might believe and help them understand what faith is and the nature of this gift that comes from God.

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

These six steps can help you to build self-confidence and a positive self-image in your children.

Dr. Meg Meeker explains how parents can shape their daughter’s character and faith so that she can successfully navigate our culture’s most difficult challenges, which include the toxic elements associated with social media, feminism, sexual identity, and more. (Part 1 of 2)

Often teens struggle with putting words to their frustrations, fears, anxieties and sadness. Over time, those unprocessed feelings can lead to depression and even suicide. Is it time you had a conversation with your kids?

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