Building a Child of Faith and Character

Advice Made Me a Friend to Principals, Foe to Parents
by John Rosemond

Why does John Rosemond encourage parents not to ask for teacher reassignments for their children?

Carl's Win - A Family Devotional
by Josh McDowell

Josh McDowell shares tips for teaching your children patience and perseverance.


Deal with Behavior Not Their Character
by Dr. Tim Kimmel

How do you respond to the mistakes your children make?

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For the Dads
by Steve Noble

Discipline only out of love and for the purpose of training your children in the ways of the Lord. Let the words of the Bible become the words of your parenting.


Parents Who Develop Their Child's God-Given Abilities
by Dr. Tim Kimmel

We should raise our children according to their unique inner personalities.

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Sunrise Sunset
by Dr. Tim Kimmel

Each day in a child's life is a dress rehearsal for the rest of their lives. We should show our children how to live each day well.

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"I Had to Lie" - A Family Devotional
by Josh McDowell

Share this devotional with your kids to help show them why doing the right thing is better in the long run.


"I" Disease - A Family Devotional
by Josh McDowell

Humility invites respect; pride and self-centeredness invite scorn.


"I'm-Growing-Up List" for Neediness
by John Rosemond

When a child acts starved for attention, it is probably not because she needs more of it. In fact, she's probably received too much.


"Stop It"
by Dennis Rainey

Dr. Meg Meeker, author of the book Boys Should be Boys, shares how adult men who are out of control today more than likely didn't have a male role model during their formative years and never heard those two powerful words, "Stop it".

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"That’s Not Fair!" A Family Devotional
by Josh McDowell

Help us, Lord, to value others by our just actions.


‘No War’ Chores
by Family Matters

Michelle Hutchison, for Family Matters, shares how to get your toddler-aged children to start doing household chores.


“Devoted” and “Honor”
by Steve Noble

When you take these words into a biblical context, like in today’s verse, they become all the more powerful and worthy of our consideration.


“Go Deep” with Your Kids
by National Center for Fathering

Don't sit on the sidelines and let Mom handle the difficult situations by herself. Your dedication to being a good father must go deep!


“Help! I Got the Wrong Kid”
by Dr. Tim Elmore

Learn how to respond to your child when his or her personality doesn't mesh well with yours.


“I Love You More Than …”
by National Center for Fathering

Great things can happen when a dad thinks creatively and expresses his heart to his child.


“I Want it Now!” A Family Devotional
by Josh McDowell

Not being able to delay gratification can have serious consequences. It often keeps us from doing the right or responsible thing.


“My Dad Holds the Key”
by National Center for Fathering

Dads, when we open our hearts to our children (especially our daughters), that’s often when they feel free to open up to us. Some amazing things can happen!


10 Favorite Bible Verses for When Your Kid Is Afraid
by Lifetree

These ten Bible verses are great to keep on hand when you have a child (or a grown-up!) who's feeling anxious or afraid.


10 Principles to Consider for Parents on Healthy Discipline of Children
by Ron Edmondson

Your child needs to be disciplined in a healthy way. Ron Edmondson shares key principles that will teach you how to discipline your children.


10 Sanity Saving-Secrets for Parents: Part One
by Dr. Michael Smalley

Parenting can make you feel like you're going crazy! Learn how to balance your thoughts and mindset to maintain your stability as a parent.

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10 Sanity-Saving Secrets for Parents: Part Three
by Dr. Michael Smalley

Are you trying to survive those tumultuous years of parenting? Here's some comical encouragement to help you raise your kids and keep your sanity!

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10 Sanity-Saving Secrets for Parents: Part Two
by Dr. Michael Smalley

Do you want to save your sanity? Here's a few tips to help you through the parenting process as you nurture and raise your kids.

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10 Suggestions for Raising Godly Children
by Ron Edmondson

Most Christian parents want their kids to become passionate followers of Christ. Ron Edmondson shares 10 suggestions for raising godly children.


10 Things You Have to Do If You Want the Next Generation to Listen
by Jefferson Bethke

The biggest thing the younger generation wants is someone who is authentic and tells it how it is.


10 Ways to Brighten Someone’s Day
by brightpeak financial

Performing random acts of kindness together with your children will show them how to love and care for others.


10 Ways We Can Lead Better
by Growing Leaders

Dr. Tim Elmore and Jim Woodard discuss 10 Ways We Can Lead our Kids Better. This is a follow up podcast to The Three Huge Mistakes We Make Leading Kids.

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11 Ways to Be a Better Friend
by In Touch Ministries

Great friendships don’t just happen (and they can’t be bought!). They must be built and nurtured.


15 Resolutions for Parents
by John Rosemond

John Rosemond offers some suggestions on how to build a healthy family unit.


20 Things I'd Do Over in Raising Girls
by The Whatever Girls

Brenda Yoder shares with us 20 things that she was glad she did in raising her daughter and 20 things she would do over.


21 Future
by Nick Floyd

Are you stressing about the big and small things in life? Dr. Nick Floyd journeys through Daniel's 21-day period of mourning to demonstrate how the worst times in life often turn out to be the most spiritually fruitful.

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25 Tips on How to Manage ADHD in the Family
by Dr. Michael Smalley

Are you struggling with a family member who deals with ADHD? Here's a discussion on ADHD to help you understand your family member and care for your own needs in the process.

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3 Confidence Boosters for When Your Kids Zing You with Tricky Faith Questions
by Lifetree

How do you respond to your kids' zingers – those puzzling, mystifying, challenging questions about life and God that leave you totally flummoxed?


3 Easy Parenting Principles We Used and Saw Amazing Results
by Ron Edmondson

Ron Edmondson shares three easy parenting principles that all parents should consider.


3 Gifts Our Kids Miss When Life’s Too Easy
by Melinda Means

Making things too easy for them — not allowing our kids to struggle — isn’t in their best interest.


3 Lessons on Bullying From My 4th-Grade Self
by Lifetree

You won't be able to protect your kids from every form of bullying, so build their confidence by helping them learn how to work through it.


3 Promises for Parents
by NewSpring Church

At some point, every parent feels like giving up. In whatever stage of parenting you may be in, don't raise the white flag! Here are three promises to keep you going.


3 Simple Ways for Kids to Share Their Faith at School
by Lifetree

No matter your age or level of spiritual maturity, telling people about Jesus can be scary. These three tips are a great starting point.


3 Simple Ways to Lead Your Family and Grow Their Faith
by NewSpring Church

Leading your family isn't easy, but it is simple. Joshua Blakenship gives you three ways to lead your family and grow their faith.


3 Things I Want My Girls to Know About Boys
by Wynter Pitts

How often do you talk to your girls about boys -- not with a focus of when they can or cannot date, but with a heart to really understand who they are in Christ?
