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It's a winding, nine-hour car trip from Greencastle, Pa. (pop. 3,700), down to Lynch, Ky. (pop. 900) But Fred and Nicole Smith, their two kids and...

When you ask your kids to start their homework or get ready for bed, do they respond right away or drag their feet?

My father is a man dearly loved and deeply respected. Like many men of his generation, he has earned these honors by simply being there...

Are you worried about whether your children will follow you? Here's one biblical father today's dads can look to as a model for leaving godly...

Instead of the authoritarian man who puts up barriers between him and his family, the evidence shows an affectionate guy who is actively involved...

As parents, we have within our reach the greatest and most effective disciplinary strategy in the world, a strategy that is woven into the very...

The humble faith of a child can give us parents perspective on what really matters.

Advertisers spend more than $12 billion per year on advertising messages aimed at the youth market. Although it seems overwhelming, you can help...

I believe one of the best ways to counteract today's cultural decay is recapturing the family 'dinner time' discussions.

The world has a lot to say about parenting nowadays. From Dr. Spock to Dr. Phil, from the Super Nanny to our own families, a plethora of experts...

In a recent Barna Research study, mothers reportedly outpaced fathers in terms of spiritual activity and commitment. What should we make of this...

Author Belle Branscom shares how her son's learning struggles inspired her to seek out ways to help children of all levels learn more effectively.

I never fail to be amazed at the angst caused by differences in opinion between young parents and their one-generation-older parents...

I love questions that seek to create opportunities to share the simple love of Jesus...

Busy dads in today’s world must battle various forces competing for our time. Here are some ideas I’ve gathered from other dads to help us keep our...