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10 Ways to Help Kids Keep Their Faith

When a child, teen, or young adult lives out their faith, there is simply no greater joy. But there is also no greater heartbreak than when a child...

10 Ways to Help Kids Keep Their Faith

How to “Not Provoke Your Child to Anger”

What does it mean to not provoke your child to anger? Breaking down the meaning of Ephesians 6:4 uncovers valuable wisdom you can use to enjoy a...

How to “Not Provoke Your Child to Anger”

4 Signs Your Loved One Might Be Depressed

Secondly—and please take this from a practicing Christian herself—don't limit yourself to just spiritual strategies. Why is it that Christians...

4 Signs Your Loved One Might Be Depressed

Encouragement for When You Feel You've Failed as a Parent

Friend, please know that we will all fail from time to time, but that's what God's grace is all about. Don't forget that you are redeemed! You may...

Encouragement for When You Feel You've Failed as a Parent

5 Bible Stories for Kids to Teach Them Faith

God has given us a textbook for life; if we follow it diligently, we will find that the head knowledge for living a faith-filled life is right...

5 Bible Stories for Kids to Teach Them Faith

10 Ways to Make Valentine's Day Fun for Your Kids

Amanda shares 10 easy and fun ways to make them feel extra loved, from baking red and pink goodies to covering their door in festive decorations...

10 Ways to Make Valentine's Day Fun for Your Kids

Should Christian Parents Spank Their Children?

Where is that line drawn? One or two sharp smacks on a child’s clothed bum are one thing but should not involve a belt or a ruler, or any other...

Should Christian Parents Spank Their Children?

5 Ways to Help Bond with Your Stepchild

Show your stepchild how important they are to you by how you spend your time together. Set aside a special time to do something just the two of...

5 Ways to Help Bond with Your Stepchild

4 Things That Best Motivate Your Children

You can repackage motivation in a way that communicates that while this isn't fun, it can be rewarding just knowing we did our best. It does stink,...

4 Things That Best Motivate Your Children

5 Questions Kids Have about God and How to Answer Them

No matter what questions you are being asked, never be afraid to tell a child that you do not know the answer, but you will investigate and get...

5 Questions Kids Have about God and How to Answer Them

Scriptures to Cling to When Parenting a Trying Teen

Hope is found in the One that created them for a perfect purpose. Let’s trust their Father and pray that He will lead them and guide them to find...

Scriptures to Cling to When Parenting a Trying Teen

5 Valentine’s Day Ideas for Your Child’s Classroom Party

Not only will the children love to indulge in sweet treats, but they will learn more about how to implement love into their daily lives.

5 Valentine’s Day Ideas for Your Child’s Classroom Party

5 Ways Moms Can Care for Themselves

Watching my daughter develop and grow is the absolute joy of my life, but it leaves little to no time for self-care. Sound familiar?

5 Ways Moms Can Care for Themselves

How Do We Explain Death to Our Children?

Death is part of life. The sooner we acknowledge that with our children, the better. This doesn't mean we shoehorn death into conversations, but we...

How Do We Explain Death to Our Children?

Rainy Day Activities the Whole Family Can Enjoy

So, what do you do when the outside is keeping you indoors and the kids are restless and getting a tinge of cabin fever?

Rainy Day Activities the Whole Family Can Enjoy