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5 Things Parents Need to Know About Children and Therapy
Figuring out if and when your child could benefit from therapy is not always easy. Here we will explore some answers to common questions that parents might have about children and therapy.
How to Help Kids Who Worry: Solutions from the Bible
Does your child struggle with worry or anxiety? Here we will look to the Bible for inspiration for practical tips to combat worry.
Is Jesus Asleep in Your Boat?
Are you going through a tough time? Do you want to shout, like the disciples did in their wave-torn boat, "Don't you care about me at all God?" If so, read on for comfort and encouragement. You will find He has been with you all along.
Teaching Children to Say ‘Thank You’
Now, more than ever, we need to make sure that we help our children develop hearts filled with thankfulness. There is no better antidote for the influences of a me-centered society than an "attitude of gratitude."
How to Teach Children Empathy
Some people are naturally empathetic and some are not. We can help our empathy-challenged children to develop this important relational skill with these tips and suggestions.
It’s Just a Phase: A Refreshing Look at Child Development
It can be hard to determine if difficult behaviors in our children are indicative of a more serious problem or if they are just a phase. Here we will take a look at some helpful insights on child development from the Gesell Institute of Human Development.
Sending Your Kids to Their Rooms May Not Be Helping
Sending children to their rooms is a common parenting intervention. And it is a good one. It just may not good for all situations. Read on to find out about how sending your children to their rooms may not be effective for sibling arguments.
How to Use a Behavior Chart to Improve Behavior
There are a variety of behavior charts available to parents. As long as they are seen as a temporary tool to get a child back on track, they can be very effective. Here we will explore how to use CfP's version of a behavior chart.
Feeling Let-Down After Christmas?
The day after Christmas is often met with disappointment and longing. You can use those feelings to seek the Lord and turn your family's focus toward Him.
Keeping Kids Focused on Jesus Christmas Morning
Keep Jesus in Christmas with these simply yet effective activities for Christmas morning.
The Pitfalls of Christian Parenting
This is our last in a series of three articles on the basics of Christian parenting. Here we will explore the different traps that well-meaning Christian parents can fall into.
God-focusing Activities for Christian Families
This is the second article in a series of three about the back-to-basics of Christian parenting. Here we explore the different activities that families can engage in that will keep them connected to and centered on Christ.
The Goals of Christian Parenting
Our first in a series of three articles on the basics of Christian parenting. Here we address the main goals and objectives of a Christian parent.
When You Don’t Like Your Own Child – What You Can Do
Of course you love your child, but maybe circumstances are such that you don't like him much right now. Find out what you can do to rekindle your feelings of connection and compassion towards your child.
Stop Comparing
Do you find yourself comparing your personality or parenting skills to others? How can you accept who God has made you to be? Here are some simple truths that will hopefully encourage you as a parent and child of God.
The Difference Between Threats and Warnings
Threats may give you instant results, but do nothing to train your child. Learn the difference between threats and warnings with definitions and examples.
Eternity and Kids: Making it Real
Learn how to instill a "heaven-bound" perspective in your children with these simple tips.