Parenting

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  5 Prayers for Peace as Children Return to School As we begin a new routine, send our kids out, or begin schooling at home, let’s not neglect our prayer lives. Our prayers are a vital part of seeing God’s best unfold in the lives of our children. Amanda Idleman Aug 03, 2022
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  6 Prayers for Teachers Starting the School Year They give so much and will need our support and prayers as they prepare to shift back into things for another school year. Teachers play a vital role in fostering and cultivating young minds, and they will... Cally Logan Aug 02, 2022
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  Is TikTok Dangerous for Kids? It is time for parents—yes, that's you—to get these apps for themselves and learn them. Use them. Make your own judgment calls. Don't assume all social media apps are dangerous and don't assume they're all... Jaime Jo Wright Aug 02, 2022
• 4 Prayers to Pray for Our Children Before School From the tragedy of school shootings to the pressures to conform to societal norms, we do our children a great disservice to not seek the Lord for them on a daily basis. Victoria Riollano Aug 01, 2022
• How to Heal a Relationship with Your Narcissistic Mom A part of loving well includes guarding your own heart against continued hurt, pain, bitterness, and more. Healing starts in our hearts. We cannot force, even our mothers, to change or grow. Only God can do... Amanda Idleman Jul 27, 2022
• Tips for Parenting Introverted Children "Come on, guys, let's all come down here and be together to play a game or watch a movie together. It's family time!" There are no sounds of feet moving from upstairs to downstairs. My desire to connect with... Blythe Daniel Jul 26, 2022
• Surprising Ways to Help College Students Thrive God made us so that when we love Him and others, especially with the unconditional love Jesus taught and modeled, it develops a bond of connection that helps us become more fully human in the ways that He... Michael Lee Stallard Jul 26, 2022
• How to Help Your Daughter Navigate Boy-Crazy Friends It may take you as a parent having a straight-up chat with your daughter and her friend/friends. Explaining that in your house, while you understand the excitement around boys, “we don’t want to constantly... Jaime Jo Wright Jul 19, 2022
• Encouragement for the Special Needs Mom Struggling with Worry “I’m just a mom. What do I know?” We sometimes feel inadequate and helpless when surrounded by educational experts. Instinct tells us what our child needs. But the professionals have other ideas. Advocating... Annie Yorty Jul 18, 2022
• 8 Bible Promises for Exhausted Parents Self-sufficiency can be a tough habit to break, but what if we took this promise seriously? What if we acted like we believed that God alone was the source of our strength and that our success in parenting... Anna Kettle Jul 18, 2022
• 7 Ways to Pray When Your Child Goes Astray One of the most intense concerns a mother has for her children, apart from her concerns for their physical safety, is her concern for their spiritual condition. Cindi McMenamin Jul 18, 2022
• 7 Ways to Help Our Kids Deal with the Difficult Parts of Scripture It’s tempting to skip the tough stuff in the Bible. But we don’t want our children to have a faith that is indefensible or irrelevant. Catherine Segars Jul 18, 2022