Parenting Update

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  5 Things Independent Children Wish Their Parents Knew God desires for our children to mature into independent human beings. This model of independence stems from our personal accountability to Him. Sara Broyhill Anderson Jul 12, 2022
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  Can You Be Both Parent and Friend? If we are always our child’s friend without exercising parental authority, we blur the lines of the parent/child relationship. On the other hand, if we are focused only on correction without connection, we... Jennifer Waddle Jul 05, 2022
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  12 Things to Pray for the Teens in Your Life Being a teenager is hard. Being a Christian teenager is harder. We are walking through turbulent years, carrying pressing burdens, feelings, temptations, desires and fears. As teenagers, we wrestle with... Jaquelle Crowe Jul 05, 2022
• 7 Tips to Train Young Kids to Do Chores I know what you’re thinking. It seems easier just to do the work myself. That may be true for a while. But try to consistently apply these seven tips to train your young kids to do chores. You’ll be amazed... Annie Yorty Jul 05, 2022
• Fathers: Raise Your Children with Tenderness My explosion had unsettled me too. I kept thinking of the enormous damage I could inflict on my exquisite ten-year-old daughter without even realizing it. The last thing I wanted to do was crush her delicate... Steve Farrar Jun 28, 2022
• 5 Reasons Your Family Needs a Summer Vacation ... taking a trip together can peel back the sticky surface layers of family frustration, and get to the rich, core layers of love and unity. Betsy St. Amant Jun 21, 2022
• How to Help Your Child Handle the Loss of a Pet It’s important to treat the loss of their pet as a momentous occasion in their young lives. They will remember it for years to come—and they’ll remember your reaction to it. It may very well help set the... Jaime Jo Wright Jun 21, 2022
• 7 Fun Summer Activities Mindy Jones Jun 21, 2022
• How to Pray with Your Child to Help Them Accept Christ As a kid, I was privileged to attend church. However, especially in my younger years, the attendance was irregular, and we did quite a bit of church hopping. I bounced between denominations. So on the upside... April Motl Jun 14, 2022
• 10 Screen-Free Activities to Add to Your Family Summer Routine I know I need some go-to’s and goals for our home to keep sane while we enjoy the freedom of summer. Here are some fun screen-free ideas for your summer routine:
• Scriptures to Use to Help Your Teen Navigate Romantic Relationships The relationship skills they need to navigate romance with wisdom come from seeds planted in their childhood. Those same qualities mature to develop them into joy-filled adults with fulfilling family lives -... April Motl Jun 14, 2022
• 4 Tips to Build a Foundation of Faith with Young Kids When I became a parent, passing on faith to my child became a top priority for me. I have always felt incredibly grateful to have grown up in a Christian home and to believe in God and follow Him from a... Pamela Palmer Jun 07, 2022