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Talking to your daughter through the years about her worth, identity, and beauty requires your consistent compassion and investment. Learn more about how to maintain these conversations throughout each age and stage of her life.
September 30, 2024
Is “Gentle Parenting” Really All that Gentle?
Children
How does this parenting style really play out in practical ways?
September 3, 2024
A New Dream Job: Social Media Influencers
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Is there really a path to online fame and easy money for our kids?
June 18, 2024
3 Things Your Teens Fear the Most
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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.
May 17, 2024
5 Characteristics of Biblical Discipline
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Sometimes it’s hard to know if you’re disciplining your children effectively. Try using these five measures from the Bible.
May 8, 2024
5 Debilitating Lies Teenage Girls Believe
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Teen girls can easily fall prey to these five lies. Battle them with truth and arm your daughter.
August 16, 2023
How to Help Your Adult Child Cope with Grief
Children
I’ve found that ultimately, even when my children want to be respected as an adult, they also crave the comfort of a parent.
May 31, 2023
How To Help Your Teen Overcome Anxiety or Depression
Children
Our kids need to know they are loved, worthy, valued and created on purpose for a purpose. Their difficulty in overcoming anxiety or depression does not define them.
May 22, 2023
Build Your Child’s Confidence Through Chores
Children
Children build their self-confidence through learning small, real life skills.
May 18, 2023
Magic in Media: Harmless Fantasy?
Children
Understanding our children’s mental and spiritual development plays an important role in how they will interpret the worldview presented in today’s media.
May 18, 2023
The Power of a Mother’s Love
Children
A mother’s love needs to be given unconditionally to establish trust and a firm foundation of emotional intimacy in a child’s life.
May 16, 2023
Practicing Generosity as a Family
Children
Money can have a strong hold over us. Giving it away breaks that hold.
May 9, 2023
IS CHILDHOOD TRAUMA IMPACTING YOUR MARRIAGE?
Children
Each person comes to their wedding with a unique set of life experiences and levels of childhood trauma that impact the marriage relationship.
May 9, 2023
How Do I Keep My Anxiety from Affecting My Parenting?
Children
Addressing anxiety in your parenting can be difficult. But there are ways to practically and appropriately manage your anxiety and stress to serve and love your family well.
May 5, 2023
How to Deal With Bullying
Children
How to know if your child is being bullied, and what to do if your child is the one bullying others.
April 26, 2023
Let’s Help Our Kids Manage Money Well
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“As a young person, I didn’t realize the impact that early financial habits would have on my future,” says the author in this book excerpt. Join him on a journey of personal discovery and learn about practical and biblical lessons for wise money management.
April 21, 2023
Prevent the Sexualization of Your Daughter
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The sexualization of young girls has numerous effects on mental health, identity, and sexuality. However, as a a parent, you can positively shape your daughter’s development throughout the critical ages and stages of her life.
April 20, 2023
The Dangerous Trend of Manifesting and Witchcraft on Social Media
Children
Manifesting your dreams is a dangerous trend sweeping through our schools and social media. Manifesting and setting intentions is witchcraft.
April 4, 2023
How to Teach Your Kids Patience
Children
Help your kids understand the importance of patience through these age-appropriate activities.
March 31, 2023
Parenting Adult Children Through Prayer
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Spending time in intimate conversation with our Heavenly Father on behalf of our kids can take away the feeling of powerlessness that we sometimes battle. These times spent with God can renew our sense of hope, open our eyes to what God is doing now in our kids’ lives, and impact our interactions with our children.
March 31, 2023
Witchcraft: What Christian Parents Need to Know
Children
Witchcraft is a difficult subject to broach in Christian circles. Many people are so uncomfortable with it, they don’t even want to discuss it, and don’t believe it is real.
March 22, 2023
How To Get Your Kids Talking
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As a parent, you know each child is different. Some are talkative, some are not. For children to communicate well, we have to take the first steps to teach them.
February 28, 2023
Grow Together in Faith With Family Prayer
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Praying as a family can be much more than a bedtime ritual.
February 28, 2023
Raising Little Boys
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It didn’t take me long to see my little boy acted differently than his five big sisters.
February 27, 2023
4 Essential Parenting Tips to Raising Responsible Kids
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There’s no magic formula to raising children. There are, however, time test principles that help.
February 27, 2023
Prevent the Sexualization of Your Daughter
Children
The sexualization of young girls has numerous effects on mental health, identity, and sexuality. However, as a a parent, you can positively shape your daughter’s development throughout the critical ages and stages of her life.
February 16, 2023
Teen Defiance? Look for Emotional Wounds
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If you have been wondering, “Why is my good kid, all of a sudden, defiant?” Emotional wounds could be the underlying culprit.
February 16, 2023
4 Parenting Styles and Effective Child Discipline
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How do you get your children to obey, and what should you do when they won’t?
February 10, 2023
Why Has Astrology Become So Popular With Teens?
Children
Astrology has saturated social media, teens are drawn to it believing it is harmless.
February 10, 2023
Loving Your Pregnant Teenager
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Parenting your pregnant teen is a whole new level of motherhood. It can also be a deepening of your relationship.
January 24, 2023
Helping Kids Stand Firm While Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape of Transgenderism
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There is a crucial shift in youth culture, and Christian teens need to understand transgenderism as well as how to respond in love and truth.
January 23, 2023
Are You Protecting Your Kids Enough?
Children
There is a balance in protecting our kids from harm and giving them the freedom to fail, struggle, and the skills to succeed.
January 12, 2023
What Conscious Parenting Is Missing
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What do you know about conscious parenting? Learn more about how this parenting approach and how you can develop a healthy relationship with your child starting with your parenting style.
January 12, 2023
5 Tips for Keeping Your Kids’ Phone Time Under Control
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Phones are everywhere these days. Knowing how to approach phone time for your kids can be tricky. But here are some strategies for how to create a healthy environment for your kids.
January 11, 2023
Childhood Cancer: God, Hold My Everything
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Childhood cancer brought the presence of God in ways they never knew existed.
January 9, 2023
Christmas Activities That Focus on Jesus
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Are you looking for ideas to help keep your children focused on the reason for the Christmas season?
December 20, 2022
15 Creative Activities To Do With Kids
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There are many creative activities to do with your kids that can bring laughter and a sweet time of bonding. Here are fifteen creative ideas to get you started.
December 12, 2022
Why is Advent Important?
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Why is Advent important? Advent is a time of hope. When we show our children Advent’s profound truths, they receive a higher hope than anything this world can offer.
December 8, 2022
Go From “Gimme” to Grateful Kids
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Teaching children to be grateful and generous is a Christmas gift that can last a lifetime.
December 7, 2022
Why Authoritative Parenting Doesn’t Fall Short
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Does the authoritative parenting style work? Learn more about how this parenting style equips you to discipline and lead your kids well.
November 27, 2022
Your Best Present is God’s Presence
Children
From God’s perspective, Christmas is the story of a God of love who desires to have a lifelong relationship with you.
November 27, 2022
Gratitude is Good for a Child’s Health
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Gratitude rescues us from the trap of negative thinking and helps us enjoy life more. It is an essential trait for parents to develop in their children as they lead them toward a thriving faith.
November 25, 2022
6 Ways to Respond to a Strong-Willed Child
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Raising strong-willed children can be demanding, but it’s also incredibly gratifying. When taught with patience and firm, loving guidance, they can become life-changing leaders.
November 23, 2022
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS: GIVING MY KIDS A HOLIDAY LEGACY
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Encouraging my kids to honor Jesus during the holiday season
November 16, 2022
10 Ways To Raise Influential Kids
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“Children inspire in me a sense of wonder. God created each of us uniquely, designed to change the world for good.” – Mandi Hart
November 10, 2022
Are Young Kids Influenced to Identify as Transgender?
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I’ve been hearing a lot of mixed messages. What are some of the main influences a child to identify as transgender?
October 28, 2022
Teens and Eating Disorders
Children
Discussing body image and eating disorders is difficult, but it is important to create a safe place for your teens to express what they are going through.
October 26, 2022
DID YOU MAKE ANY FRIENDS TODAY?’
Children
Does your tween struggle to become comfortable socially? Read about ways to help your children overcome social awkwardness.
October 12, 2022
How to Talk to Your Daughter about Puberty
Children
Your tween girl needs you as she starts to go through physical and emotional changes associated with puberty. Learn how to appropriately approach the topic of puberty with your daughter.
October 11, 2022
HOLDING TIGHT THROUGH THE LOSS OF A CHILD
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Steven and Mary Beth Chapman have guided their kids through grief and confusion. They’ve done this by being real and sharing openly as they’ve grappled with their own emotions and unresolved questions.
October 10, 2022
Learned Helplessness: When Kids Give Up Trying
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How learned helplessness develops in families
October 10, 2022
What To Do When Your Kids are Feeling Anxious
Children
Here are four things you can do to help your child when they are dealing with anxious feelings.
September 27, 2022
Facing the Fear Factor
Children
Does your teen function out of faith or out of fear? Find ways to encourage your anxious teen.
September 20, 2022
Reinforce Your Child’s Sexual Identity
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Help children understand that their sexual identity is an indelible part of who God created them to be.
September 20, 2022
Six Ways to Build Your Teen’s Identity
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Try these strategies to counteract culture by helping your teen develop a strong, positive identity.
September 12, 2022
Creative Kids: How Parents Can Cultivate Creativity
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Do you know how to parent your creative kids? Poet Tanner Olson has some advice for you. Learn how to effectively connect, support, and encourage the creativity in your family.
September 8, 2022
PROVIDING KINSHIP CARE AS A GRANDPARENT
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Providing kinship care as a grandparent can be challenging. But Richard Dixson has embraced the opportunity to parent again.
September 8, 2022
Why Neglectful Parenting Falls Short
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Do you feel like your life is mostly chaos? You have an opportunity to overcome neglectful parenting habits to build a strong foundation for your kids and family.
September 8, 2022
Why Do Teens Commit Suicide?
Children
An in-depth look at what factors may cause a teen to commit suicide.
August 24, 2022
What You Can Do about LGBT Curriculum in Your Kid’s Public School
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As a parent, you have the responsibility to protect, guide, and support your child’s education. Equally, you have the right to interact in a meaningful way within your child’s school community to positively impact their future success and learning. As you consider how you can move forward in these areas, remember to focus on what you can control rather than what you can’t. Commit to supporting your relationship with your child to cultivate healthy discussions about potentially sensitive topics such as LGBT curriculum.
August 23, 2022
What Parents Should Know about the Metaverse
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The metaverse presents an interesting situation for parents. With its introduction, the line between real and virtual is growing blurrier by the day. That’s why it’s important for parents to have a good understanding of boundaries for your family.
August 22, 2022
25 Things I Want My Kids to Know
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There are hundreds of things to teach our kids during their lifetime. Here are just twenty-five things that I want my kids to know. What would be on your list?
August 18, 2022
Teaching Kids about Empathy in an Anti-Empathy Culture
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Our culture de-values empathy instead choosing to cultivate narcissism and apathy. Because of this, it’s more important than ever to teach our kids about empathy.
August 15, 2022
Train Your Kids and Teens to Manage Technology Wisely
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Our long-term goal as parents is to raise children who will practice self-control and manage technology well on their own.
August 12, 2022
The Source of Self-Worth
Children
Our teens’ self-worth must come from their knowledge of who Jesus is and from the assurance of His love and care. Parents can emphasize these truths as they model acceptance, forgiveness and love.
August 12, 2022
Growing Up Too Fast
Children
Before she was a teenager, Chelsea* had a cell phone. She also had her own bedroom complete with a TV and a computer with Internet access. As she continued growing up into a young teen, she made regular salon visits and had an artificial tan that made her look much older than she was. By […]
August 10, 2022
Living Your Best Life Later: The Power of Writing Letters to Your Kids
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In his book Your Best Life Later, pastor Andy McQuitty explores how writing letters to his kids not only prepared his kids to live their best life, but also how he could live his best life as a father. Explore these messages from Andy to positively impact your parenting approach with your kids.
August 10, 2022
“NO ONE LOVES ME”: CHANGING A CHILD’S BELIEF SYSTEM FROM THE INSIDE OUT
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Abuse and neglect affects a child’s belief system. But it is possible to reverse the effects through new words and experiences.
August 3, 2022
My Toddler Doesn’t Obey
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It’s important for your disobedient child to know two important facts: 1) You love him unconditionally; and 2) You are in charge — and he isn’t.
August 1, 2022
Invisible Disabilities: Hidden, But Real
Children
Invisible disabilities may be internal or mental, so people living with these issues can endure bullying at any age.
July 27, 2022
4 Words Kids Use When Coping with Emotions
Children
You can help your children to learn true freedom when coping with emotions and difficult situations by teaching them to think about life using certain words and phrases.
July 25, 2022
How to Talk to Your Daughter about Puberty
Children
Your tween girl needs you as she starts to go through physical and emotional changes associated with puberty. Learn how to appropriately approach the topic of puberty with your daughter.
July 21, 2022
Protect Your Kids from Negative Influences
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Get tips to help you be a proactive parent during turbulent times.
July 18, 2022
Fathers Encourage Identity Development
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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.
June 22, 2022
Is Your Teen Depressed?
Children
I knew my daughter was struggling emotionally, but I had no idea about the extent of her depression.
June 13, 2022
What Can You Do to Safeguard Your Teen from Suicide?
Children
Unfortunately, a guarantee doesn’t come with the safeguarding suggestions, but they can help prevent teen suicide.
May 19, 2022
GUIDING YOUR CHILD THROUGH DISAPPOINTMENT
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When life doesn’t go as planned, you can help your child gracefully move past setbacks and embrace the path God provides.
May 16, 2022
3 Steps to Help Your Out of Control Kid
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Out of control children want the boundaries and consistency parents can give. With these three steps you can help your wild child.
May 12, 2022
Girls with Autism
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Autism in females can be diagnosed and supported in young girls and teens. Girls with autism need to be highlighted and understood.
May 4, 2022
Steadfast Love: The Differences Between Boys and Girls
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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.
April 28, 2022
Helping Our Teens Transition to Adulthood
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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.
April 12, 2022
Hope and Help for Parents with a Child with Autism
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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.
April 5, 2022
Holy Week and Easter Activities for the Whole Family
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Bring the Easter story to life for your kids through one amazing download and four easy-to-use, age-appropriate activities:
March 31, 2022
WHAT PARENTS CAN LEARN FROM JESUS’ INTERACTIONS WITH CHILDREN
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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.
March 24, 2022
PARENTING IS MORE THAN BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
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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.
March 24, 2022
A TEEN BATTLE WORTH IGNORING
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Don’t get sucked into teen drama . . . by letting go of the battles that aren’t life-changing.
March 23, 2022
WHY DO CHILDREN HAVE THE FEAR OF GROWING UP?
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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.
March 14, 2022
HOME SCHOOLING HIGH SCHOOL: JUST THE NEXT STEP
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Home schooling high school is not as scary as it sounds.
March 14, 2022
PARENTING A CONSTANT CRIER
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Guide your child toward healthier responses to everyday challenges
March 7, 2022
HOW TO TALK WITH YOUR KIDS ABOUT WAR
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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.
March 3, 2022
NO MORE OVERLOOKED KIDS IN A BLENDED FAMILY
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Do your kids feel overlooked? Try these simple ways to give them one-on-one attention.
February 23, 2022
HOW TO CONNECT WITH 16-18 YEAR OLDS
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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.
February 18, 2022
CONNECTING WITH KIDS IN A DISCONNECTED WORLD
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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.
February 17, 2022
HELPING OUR KIDS GROW AND KEEP A POSITIVE MINDSET
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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.
February 17, 2022
5 POSITIVE EFFECTS READING HAS ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT
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There are few things better than cuddling up with your child and a good book.
February 4, 2022
TEACHING KIDS SELF-CONTROL
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Five ways to nurture restraint in your children so they can develop self discipline.
January 29, 2022
TEACHING KIDS ABOUT SPIRITUAL WARFARE
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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?
January 28, 2022