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In the heat of a crazy moment, we might say things without thinking that tear our kids down. We need to remember our words hold tremendous power...

What can you do if your teenage boy is openly disobeying you, and your husband won't back you up?

Watch what you say because your words have more power than you probably realize.

Summer in a normal year can feel like a struggle. There will always be the battle of boredom, the surge of snacking, and the steady whir of...

Friday Family Fun Nights are often recreations of everyday activities that we do as a family. The difference is, when we spice it up with zest and...

But we can’t pigeonhole God into blessing what we want or protecting us from the pain we don’t want. But we can approach God in prayer and let the...

There will always be people who think that you are too overprotective, just as there will also always be people who say you are too hands-off with...

The loss of a grandparent often marks a turning point in their growing-up years. It becomes one of those pivotal, stark moments that embed into...

Moms want to bring out the best in each child to help them thrive. Promoting positive character, behavior, and social interactions starts with...

When I was a teenager, my parents always taught me two things: to try my best and love with a Christ-filled heart. As much as they instilled those...

Although the enemy will certainly try to bring confusion and cause them to wander away from the Lord, there may be some tangible ways parents can...

Like an invisible thread, celebrating our country bound us together. Even as a child, it made me feel like an important part of something special....

Rising high schoolers are one step closer to the self-discovery and independence of adulthood. As a pastor, TV host, and author, I have compiled...

We want other people to respect our beliefs and not ridicule what they don’t understand. So, we need to offer that same courtesy to others, whether...

Trust is a key fact. Communication is prime. Understanding is everything. You were a teen once. Don’t forget that. In remembering that, be cautious...