By Jeannie Cunnion When the internal and external voices whisper the lies You're insignificant, You're not enough and You don't measure up, we want our children to know, deep in their souls, that the only One who gets to define them is the One who created them and calls them beloved. I recently overheard two … Continue reading Helping Your Teen Deal With Anxiety
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How Your Teen Thinks
By Jerusha Clark Have you ever wondered what your teen is thinking? Jerusha Clark unpacks three ways your teen’s brain is changing and what you can do to parent more effectively in the midst of the drama.As the mother of 15- and 16-year-old daughters, I’m often puzzled by what my teens are thinking. In fact, … Continue reading How Your Teen Thinks
50 Questions to Ask Your Kids at the Dinner Table
By Carol Cuppy, https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/50-questions-to-ask-your-kids-at-the-dinner-table/ Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Having conversations with our kids is critical for building a solid foundation of trust, demonstrating steadfast love, and teaching them how to grow as a young person. These 50 questions to ask your kids are a great starting point for conversations around the dinner table. As … Continue reading 50 Questions to Ask Your Kids at the Dinner Table
F.A.M.I.L.Y Worship during COVID-19
Josh Laxton, https://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2020/march/family-worship-during-covid-19.html Photo by Keith Wako from Pexels COVID-19 has disrupted the normal rhythms and social life of many children and families around the country. With the cancellations of school, recreational events, and in-person church gatherings, in addition to the shift of working remotely, our family (like many) are spending a little more time … Continue reading F.A.M.I.L.Y Worship during COVID-19
A Simple Way to Start Family Devotions
By Tim Shoemaker, https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/a-simple-way-to-start-family-devotions/ Photo by Pragyan Bezbaruah from Pexels Simple, practical and fun ways to start—or start again—family devotions that the entire family will connect with. Stop and start. Those three words described my attempts at teaching our kids spiritual truth. Sure, my wife and I took our boys to church, but they needed … Continue reading A Simple Way to Start Family Devotions
Practical Resources for Teaching Your Kids at Home
Posted by Julie Hamilton Batura, https://dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com/practical-resources-for-teaching-your-kids-at-home/ Almost overnight, as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic, millions of parents and children have been catapulted into an at-home learning environment. What’s the first thing they should do? Don’t panic – take a big deep breath. But as the days of this crisis roll on, you’re likely … Continue reading Practical Resources for Teaching Your Kids at Home
Showing Grace to Your Family in Close Quarters
By Joannie DeBrito, Ph.D., LCSW, LMFT, https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/showing-grace-to-your-family-in-close-quarters/ Photo by Elly Fairytale from Pexels Living with Your Family in Close Quarters So here you are, at home with your family in close quarters. Your children are running around wild, and you’re wondering how you’re going to get your work done and care for your kids at … Continue reading Showing Grace to Your Family in Close Quarters
Feeling Out of Control? You Are Gaining Something Even Greater By Laurie Nichols
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels A few nights ago at 9:30pm, I sat in the emergency vet and cried. Our dog had eaten seven pieces of gum and my initial internet search told me it could be lethal. So I found myself driving over, trying to contain my tears, and then waiting, trying to … Continue reading Feeling Out of Control? You Are Gaining Something Even Greater By Laurie Nichols
Internet Filters by Bob Hoose
Several decades ago, back when there were only three television networks to choose from, an ominously voiced PSA regularly aired just before the late night news and stated, “It’s 10 o’clock. Do you know where your children are?” The implication was that if you didn’t, well, you’d better find them … because they might be … Continue reading Internet Filters by Bob Hoose
7 Ways to Parent Effectively During the Coronavirus Outbreak
https://youtu.be/4pPF_QXWkP8 Many families are facing difficulties during the coronavirus global pandemic. Some moms and dads have to work from home and they're having to parent at the same time with kids either on spring break or having to learn from home because of the virus. Focus on the Family wants to come alongside families and … Continue reading 7 Ways to Parent Effectively During the Coronavirus Outbreak
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