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How does a family with four-year-old sextuples and seven-year-old twins maintain order and teach their kids self-control? In the most recent...

The recent tragedy that struck the Steven Curtis Chapman home brought this issue to the forefront of our minds. As the Chapman's grieve and piece...

In 2006, I spent 40 days visiting 23 college campuses in 11 states as a prayer leader. Here's what I found: hundreds of struggling, “nice,...

So often, we misinterpret our kids' frustration as a plea to intervene on their behalf. But if we can quell the storm within us as parents and...

It's no surprise that our youth, even our Christian youth, are deeply affected by our culture's “it’s about me” thinking. What practical steps can...

How does one start the process of teaching a child the realities of the one true God of the universe?

Every Spring, parents take their charges on multiple tours of colleges and universities in order to make an informed choice. But if you travel to...

Over-protection of children is usually well-meant but can have disastrous results. It makes kids prone to some of the worst mental illnesses, and...

When your child walks away from Christ, it’s easy to feel despair. But there is hope, and there are actions you can take to help bring your...

The treatment of women in the Middle East today has left many with the impression that this is the way women were treated in biblical times. But is...

Parenting expert Dr. John Rosemond discusses how God designed child-rearing to unfold in seasons and why it is vital for parents to alter their...

Not everyone has a positive relationship with their mom. Jan Coates shares her own difficult childhood and gives insights on coming to terms with...

While motherhood can look easy, the irony is this: while lots of important people in important places conduct important business every day, the...