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How to Protect Your Children from Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse thrives on secrecy. We need to cut off its lifeline by educating ourselves and proactively taking measures to protect our children. Here are 6 things you can do to help protect your child from sexual abuse.
How the Bible Says We Should Talk to Our Kids
What are your conversations with your kids like? Are they "full of grace and seasoned with salt"? Here we will explore Colossians 4:6 and how it relates to our interactions with our kids.
Using Role Play to Train Children
Training our children in what we would like them to do is as important as disciplining them for what we don't want them to do. Using role play is a wonderful tool parents can use to help a child gain mastery of an under-developed behavior or skill.
How To Handle a Child Who Won’t Stay in Time Out
If your child won't stay in time out, you are not alone. With these tips you won't have to hold them in time out or throw your hands up in despair.
Tips for Christian Parents on Self-Control
Do you find yourself losing your cool with your kids more often than you would like? Christian parents can find the key to self-control in God's word. Here we will explore His solution to this not-so-uncommon parenting struggle.
How to Increase Obedience with Positive Opposites
Is there too much negativity in your home? You can turn it around with the parenting technique developed by Dr. Alan Kazdin of Yale University. Here we explore how to use positive opposites as well as it's pro's and con's.
Morning Devotions with Kids Made Easy!
Finding time to squeeze in morning devotions with kids on school days can be hard. Here are two easy ways to help you fit devotions into your morning routine.
What is the Difference Between Praise and Encouragement?
Here we will explore the differences between praise and encouragement (with examples), the problems with praise, and the benefits of encouragement.
What You Can Do to Help Your Child Resist Peer Pressure
Here are some things Christian parents can do on a daily basis to give their children a strong foundation for fighting peer pressure.
How to Reduce Stress as a Parent
Get some peace back into your life with these 5 simple things you can do to reduce stress. as a parent.
Bible Verses That Address Common Behavior Problems in Children
Here is list of Bible verses about behavior issues children commonly display. Free printable for those teachable moments with your kids.
Solutions for Your Kid’s Messy Room
Is there a "mess-maker" in your house? If so, you are not alone. Here are some practical tips on how you can guide your child to a neater room and help him keep it that way. We will also consider personal temperament as an important factor in this issue.
Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Your Teen
Adolescence is the time that the process of separation from parents begins. This can lead to a disconnect between parents and teens. Here we explore some things you can do to keep the lines of communication open and improve your relationship with your teen.
A Soft Heart is a Teachable Heart
What is a "teachable moment"? How can I spot them and capitalize on them? Here we will explore how you can know when the ground of your child's heart is fertile for planting seeds of truth as well as a few examples of what you can do and use during these "teachable moments."
What to do When Your Teen Says, “I Hate You!”
"I HATE you!" is an all too common outburst during the teen years. Its almost like a right of passage. These are strong words, but your reaction doesn't have to be. Here we explore how you can defuse and address such an outburst.
How to Help Children Stop Fighting
Here we will explore our conflict resolution plan for children. When in use it can help children stop fighting and better resolve their conflicts.
Teaching Children Conflict Resolution Skills
Here we'll explain how you can teach your children S.T.A.L.L., our technique for conflict resolution. It's best to introduce any new program or idea during times of calm. We'll talk about using role play and brainstorming to walk your kids through the various steps.