Parenting Teens
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.
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 Don't Get No Respect"
by Mark Gregston
The late Rodney Dangerfield’s “I don’t get no respect” jokes were pretty funny. But it’s no laughing matter when a teenager is disrespectful towards his parents.
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"I" Disease - A Family Devotional
by Josh McDowell
Humility invites respect; pride and self-centeredness invite scorn.
"Our Daughters Deserve Better" Campaign
by Erin Bishop
Every girl and woman in the world was created by a loving God, whether she knows or agrees with this. No woman is the sum of what she looks like, what she wears, or what career she has chosen.
"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.
“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!
1 + 1 = 1
by Josh McDowell
Marriage brings together two very different entities—a male and a female—and unites them in a relationship that makes them both more useful than each one individually would be.
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 Proven Ways to Help a Child Who's Using Drugs or Alcohol
by Karl Benzio, MD
Although every situation is different, here are some best practices for helping a teen who's using drugs or alcohol.
10 Proven Ways to Help Your Child Who is Using Drugs or Alcohol
by Karl Benzio, MD
What should you do if your son or daughter is using drugs or alcohol? Dr. Karl Benzio shares 10 effective ways to help you help your child.
10 Reasons You Need to Road Trip with Your Family!
by Brad Mathias
Brad Mathias offers 10 excellent reasons why you and your family should embark upon a road trip.
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 Steps to Cultivate Courage in Students
by Dr. Tim Elmore
In a day where so many of us fear failure, we must find ways to equip students to take courageous steps, even when they’re afraid.
10 Things I'd Do If I Were Raising a Daughter Today
by Ron Edmondson
If the right foundation is set, the role of a dad can help a girl have confidence, feel loved and beautiful, and achieve great things.
10 Things I'd Do If I Were Raising a Son Today
by Ron Edmondson
Even knowing the incredible young men I have as sons, there are things I would do differently if I had to raise them now. I would build their confidence. Every man struggles to know he is enough, that he can do God's bidding.
10 Ways to Keep the Lines of Communication Open
by The Whatever Girls
During teen years, it is so important to keep the lines of communication with our daughters open. However, it is not always easy. Here are a few tips to help...
10 Ways to Pray for Your Girl at the Start of a New School Year
by The Whatever Girls
Amy L. Sullivan shares ideas on how to pray for your girl's upcoming school year.
12 Must-Read Leadership Books for Young Adults
by Dr. Tim Elmore
Dr. Tim Elmore provides a list of great reads for emerging leaders—teens and twenty-somethings who aspire to leadership.
12 Signs Your Kid Is Leaving for College and You're Totally Losing It
by Lifetree
Sending your kid off to college may seem like it's the final curtain call of parenthood, but it's not. Truly, it's not!
13 Reasons Why: How to Talk to Your Teens About the Show
by Dr. Tim Elmore
For those under 18 and struggling with mental health, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts, not watching "13 Reasons Why" sounds good. The trouble is, as with much Internet content, teens have already seen it.
17-Year-Old Wants to Skip College
by John Rosemond
College is not for everyone, but it definitely has its advantages. How can you graciously explain both sides of this to a child who just doesn't want to go?
2 Convictions
by John Piper
John Piper shares two convictions that will help you strengthen the relationships within your family.
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2 Types of Leaders
by Dr. Tim Elmore
Understanding what kind of leader your child might be will help you to encourage them into areas where they can flourish.
20 Great Ways to Put Your Faith in Action
by Ignite Your Faith
The author shares great ways for teens to put their faith in action
20 Things Good Dads Do in Parenting
by Ron Edmondson
There are no perfect dads – except our Heavenly Dad – but good dads try. That’s what they do. They model their reactions by the way they respond to life’s challenges.
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.
25 Statements that Empower Your Kids
by Pam Kanaly
Our words matter. They are some of the most powerful forces in the universe. All it takes to launch their power for good is an intentional choice to verbalize positive ones.
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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25 Truths About Parenting Teenagers I Learned From the Toddler Years
by Lifetree
Why do the teenage years seem so eerily familiar to the toddler years?