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Money management. This is a very decidedly unglamorous topic, but a necessary one. As your child edges closer to high school graduation, teach him how to make and keep a budget, as well as open a checking account, among other things.

Most parents today dread a family road trip. Whether you have one kid or five, the thought of piling into the car and hitting the open road gives many moms and dads nightmares. As with most things, planning beforehand can save you a world of...

No matter how angelic they are most of the time, our kids will misbehave in church, at the store, at the park, on a play date, at a sporting event, or at a party. Being prepared beforehand will make a world of difference in how you respond.

Whether you’re an extrovert or an introvert, praying in public can be a daunting task. Before we get to how to pray in public without anxiety, let’s first discuss why we should be willing to pray publicly.

If you’ve recently left a church that either was a cult or had cult-like practices, recovering from that experience will take time. Here are some general suggestions for helping you to deal with the aftermath—and get on the road to recovery.

Praying alone can help keep our focus on God and allow him to meet our needs and grow our faith. Here are 8 ways the practice of solitude can improve your prayer life. 

When times are tough, we often find it hard to give away what little we have. Sarah Hamaker shares four reasons why giving is so important, and seven ways to give even when times are tough.

What can we do as parents when we have a child whose heart is hard or against the things of God? Here are eight things to think about as we relate to those kids. 

Sometimes when we’re given opportunities, there’s a clear answer, but sometimes the answer seems a little more murky. Let's consider six questions to help determine if an opportunity is one that God may be directing us to take.

How can we draw people towards church, rather than drive them away? Sarah Hamaker gives us seven great ways to draw people towards church, as well as 3 things NOT to do.

It can hurt when we think God doesn't answer our prayers. The truth is, He always answers them! Sarah Hamaker shares with us 8 things to do when God doesn't answer our prayers in the way we hoped for.

With all this evidence that in-laws are bad news, it might seem impossible to have a healthy relationship with yours. But there is hope! Try these eight steps toward a beneficial and rewarding connection with your in-laws. 

If you’ve recently left a church that either was a cult or had cult-like practices, recovering from that experience will take time. Here are some general suggestions for helping you to deal with the aftermath—and get on the road to recovery.

There’s something magical about waking up to see the living room transformed overnight. One way to do this is to “wrap” the entrance where the Christmas tree is located. After the kids go to bed, cover the entryway or door with wrapping paper so...

Build your calendar. After culling the old traditions and wrapping in some new ones, it’s time to pull out your calendar and see what’s feasible in light of school and church functions. Don’t forget to build in margin—that extra time of empty...

An unintentional side effect of being so connected is that parents—and children—have relational fatigue from the pressure of constant communication and competition for attention. By concentrating on disconnecting, we can reaffirm our commitment to...

Many of the lies we believe about parenting sound like good recommendations, but closer scrutiny reveals the suggestions as false.

Consider the context. When my teenager snaps something rude to me, I wonder why - is my child having a bad day? Is he upset about losing a game or doing poorly on a test? Not that this means the child has license to be rude, but it does help me to...

While there are no fool-proof ways to get your teen to talk to you, there are ways to make it easier for communication to happen. Here are a dozen ideas to get your teen to open up with you.

It’s nearly graduation season for high schoolers, and what better time than now to think about what advice to give these young men and women on the cusp of adulthood.