Family Update

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  10 Things to Tell Your Child That You Wish Your Parent Told You Some of us grow up with nurturing parents. Some of us do not. But regardless, God can show us how to parent so that we will raise children who grow up to love the Lord and want to walk with him. So... Anne Peterson Jul 03, 2019
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  8 Verses to Help Keep Your Teen out of the Comparison Trap There are a lot of voices in your teenager’s life, messages hitting her from every direction about what to do, what to wear, who’s cool and who’s not, and how to be happy. Social media can make some of those... Amy Green Jul 03, 2019
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  4 Ways to Be a Grace-Focused Parent The story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15 teaches parents 4 ways to be focused on grace as you parent your child. Mike Nappa Jul 03, 2019
• 5 Reasons Why Every Child Needs a Confident Mom The truth is, every child--including yours--needs a confident mom. Here are five ways lack of confidence hinders our parenting. Donna Jones Jun 26, 2019
• 8 Ways to Avoid Being a Drama Mama Would your child describe you as a 'Drama Mama'? Drama happens when unexpected circumstances hit and we are unprepared to handle them. You and I can learn how to maturely respond – rather than emotionally... Cindi McMenamin Jun 26, 2019
• How to Exercise Faith When Allowing Independence My son’s little legs raced across the field as his kite bounced along on the ground behind him. A gust of wind caught the kite’s corner and lifted it above the grass. “Let out the string!” I called. As he... Joanna Teigen Jun 19, 2019
• 5 Ways to Break the Cycle of Hurtful Parenting For better or for worse, we learn so much of our parenting methods through our own parents. What's a parent to do when they didn't have the healthiest teachers? Dolores Smyth Jun 19, 2019
• 5 Ways Homeschool Prepared Me to Excel in College Never in my life had I felt like such an imposter. Act natural, I told myself, as if you’ve been doing this all your life—like everyone else here probably has. I glanced around the room, surveying the... Patricia Engler Jun 19, 2019
• 10 Easy Ways Exhausted Moms Can Recharge This Summer How do we accomplish rest, when we still have kids running around, all with needs that still must be met? We make rest a priority! Here are a few ideas on how to prioritize a chance for you to recharge over... Jun 12, 2019
• 5 Important Things Daughters Need to Hear from Their Fathers What does being an engaged father look like? Of course, it means being present. It also means taking the time to be intentional in how we communicate with our daughters. Here are a few things every daughter... Brent Rinehart Jun 12, 2019
• Will I Get to Meet My Miscarried Baby Someday? I found hope in the darkness. I found comfort in knowing that my baby is with Jesus. That he or she will never have to know loss, pain, cold, grief, disappointment, or sorrow. That all their soul will ever... Brittany Rust Jun 12, 2019
• 12 Special Ways to Celebrate Dad on Father's Day Dads often put in long hours providing and caring for their families, and Father's Day can be a great way to say thank you for those acts of sacrifice. Around this June holiday, there is always a... Amy Green Jun 05, 2019