Anxiety Book for Christian Kids

Anxiety is on the rise in kids. Christian kids are not immune. They need to have a greater understanding of how they are wired, how anxiety takes over and how they can use God's word to face all the challenges that life hands them.

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Helping Your Kids Make Good Decisions

The ability to make good decisions is a skill that all children need to learn. As our children age, we can help them acquire this skill by teaching them how to objectively view the circumstances surrounding a decision. This simple model will help both you and your kids make sound, well-infomed, God...

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Teaching Your Kids How to Show Love to Others

How many times a day do you find yourself telling your kids to "be nice"? We can help them "be nice" to others by teaching them concrete ways to show love. This family activity will help your kids see and understand a simple but powerful way to show love to the most important people in their lives.

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Over-protective Parents: Tips for Letting Go

Training wheels are great for helping a child move from a tricycle to a two-wheeler. But as I learned this past weekend, training wheels can hold a child back if used too long. Are there other areas of life in which we inadvertently hold our kids back? Join me as we seek to find the balance between...

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Talking to Kids About Sanctification

Perfectionism is a burden that no one should carry. As Christian parents, we can help our children understand that God does not call us to be perfect but sanctified. Here you will learn how to communicate this concept to your children in a way they can understand.

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Why Do Children Lie?

Lying is a common behavior problem in childhood. But why do some children lie more than others? And what can Christian parents do about it? Here we will explore some answers to both of these questions.

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Selfish Behavior in Children

Interrupting . . . running through the house . . . leaving dirty towels on the floor . . . these are all common childhood behaviors. And what they have in common is a focus on self. Here we will learn about selfish behaviors and how parents can address them.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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What You Can do About Tattling

Not all tattles are created equal! Knowing what your child is after when he or she tattles will help you intervene effectively. Here we will go through some of the most common tattles and what you can do or say in response.

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How to Discipline a Two Year Old

The "terrible twos" don't have to be so terrible! Most of your work during this developmental stage will be in the form of education and re-direction. You will learn that consistency is key and that "no" doesn't have to be the most-used word in your home.

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How to Discipline a One Year Old

Much of the work you will do during this developmental stage will have to do with structure and setting limits. You and your toddler will have a much better time if routines fill his day and if attentiveness and persistence formulate your parenting.

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