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August 2018

August 27, 2018

Parenting ‘Mess’ Starts at Birth

Life isn’t neat and orderly but that only strengthens our family ties. Author Lori Wildenberg...

August 24, 2018

How Crazy Rich Asians Defines Family

While the main focus of the film is the romantic relationship between the two leads,...

August 20, 2018

Creating Parent-Teacher Partnerships

By Susan G Mathis, guest blogger Three months before I was born, my father died,...

August 17, 2018

Extending Grace in ‘Bad’ Parenting Moments

We all make mistakes as parents, but when we do, we’re often harder on ourselves...

August 13, 2018

What Homeschooling Taught Me About Parenting

By Julie Polanco, guest blogger When we chose to homeschool our children, I knew our...

August 10, 2018

Why Church Attendance Is Important for Kids

Do you attend church with your kids? By that I mean, do you sit together...

August 06, 2018

Preparing Your Kids for School

Whether you homeschool or send your kids to private or public school, the re-entry back...

August 03, 2018

Don’t Let a Child’s Bad Attitude Derail Your Plans

A few weeks ago, my husband, myself and our four children (who range in age...

July 2018

July 30, 2018

The Apparent Parent

By Julie B Cosgrove, guest blogger When I was a young parent-to-be, I asked my...

July 27, 2018

Do Not Be An Anxious Parent

We all wrestle with fears about our children, but keeping a healthy balance is key...

July 23, 2018

Finding Friends

By Glenn Haggerty, guest blogger One of the things parents struggle with is how to...

July 20, 2018

Should You Play With Your Kids?

A mom asks how to figure out what is an appropriate amount of time to...

July 16, 2018

Finding Joy in Beautifully Imperfect Parenting

My 6-year-old comes up to me, a hopeful expression in her eyes. “Mom, can I...

July 13, 2018

How to Handle Tantrums

Why do kids have tantrums? In a nutshell, it’s because they want what they want...

July 09, 2018

Teaching Kids to Cook

Helping children of all ages become comfortable in the kitchen isn’t difficult—all it takes is...

July 06, 2018

When a Child Says Alarming Things

Sometimes, kids say the most alarming things, such as wanting to hurt themselves or others...

July 02, 2018

Traveling With Kids

With the classic family road trip still the most popular way for Americans to get...

June 2018

June 29, 2018

Equipping Our Kids to Go Into the World

How can we help our kids navigate a world that often doesn't believe what we...

June 25, 2018

The Hazy, Lazy Days of … Electronic Devices?

Rather than grapple with your kids all summer long about how much time they’re spending...

June 22, 2018

Ignoring Verbal and Nonverbal Junk From Our Kids

How should we respond to our kids' bad attitudes? Our children and teens don’t always...

June 18, 2018

Stop the Drama by Taking an Intermission

Guest blogger Cindi McMenamin shares her three steps for drama-free parenting. You know what drama...

June 15, 2018

Teaching Modesty

What is the best way to teach modesty? Unfortunately, modesty is a lost character trait,...

June 11, 2018

What Makes a Man a Good Father?

Being a dad encompasses more than fathering a child—it’s loving and being there for your...

June 08, 2018

The Witching Hour

What can moms and dads do to help their children be obedient and pleasing to...

June 04, 2018

Teaching Conflict Resolution

Have you ever looked at your kids fighting and seen an opportunity for personal growth?...

June 01, 2018

Should You Explain Decisions to Kids?

How should parents react when their child isn’t happy with their decision? One parent recently...

May 2018

May 28, 2018

The Young Entrepreneurial Spirit

Kids have great ideas about how to earn some extra cash. How can you encourage...

May 25, 2018

Give Your Kids the Freedom to Roam

Free-range parenting is back in the news, after Utah's new law allowing parents the freedom...

May 18, 2018

A Royal Wedding: Is Happily Ever After Possible?

It’s time we ditch the fairy-tale version, and show our kids what real happiness in...

May 17, 2018

When Fear Strikes

Every child experiences fear, whether it’s being afraid of the dark or thunderstorms, of heights...

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