The world is full of hazards, so for a parent who wants to keep their children and teens safe, it can be difficult to know where to start. In this article, we divide the safety needs of children and teens into two categories: physical and emotional. Each section provides some practical things that you can…
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You don’t need anyone to tell you how much responsibility is involved in parenting, but with so much to deal with, it can be challenging to know where to prioritize your time and efforts. If you’re worried that communication is falling through the cracks, then don’t feel too bad. This is a common struggle for…
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Boundaries are a part of life. They tell us what we can do, what we cannot do, and the consequences that will follow when we make good or bad decisions. As a parent, it’s important to set boundaries for your children and teens. If you’re not sure why boundaries are important, or if you could…
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Parenting can be frustrating and exhausting, so it’s understandable if you feel tempted to be inconsistent. For example, you might have a boundary around a certain behavior. Sometimes, violations are met with a preset consequence. Other times, you might overlook the behavior. If the behavior worsens because consequences did not follow with consistency, you might…
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You want to give your children and teens the best upbringing possible, and there is no shortage of opinions about how this is done. With these opinions comes an endless list of standards, and it can feel impossible to keep up. However, what your child really needs from you is unconditional love. What does this…
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Are you feeling disconnected from your child or teen, or are you looking for some parent-child relationship advice in general? Connection between parent and child is important, but sometimes forming this bond is challenging. Especially when managing the daily grind of parenthood. However, there are some things that you can do—and you and your child…
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Do you have a hard time letting go of your mistakes? Do you go over the details again and again, then find yourself consumed with regret or overwhelming feelings of shame? Do you beat yourself up over small things that you would never criticize other people over so harshly? As Christians, we know how important…
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When finding solutions for your mental health, it’s important to understand the true source of your troubles. Sometimes this can be challenging because many symptoms overlap, like depression and shame. Thankfully, there are professionals who can help you understand what’s going on beneath the surface so that the right tools for healing can be implemented.…
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You don’t need anyone to tell you how challenging it is to be a parent or how important it is to encourage your children in your Christian faith. However, you might have more than a few questions about how to go about this sensitive task. For example, you might have heard some unfortunate stories about…
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Faith is largely hinged on how we view God, and there is one thing that can do a lot of damage in this regard—trauma. That’s because faith is hinged on trust, and trauma can make it very difficult to trust in anyone, including God. Below are some common forms of trauma, and how these traumas…
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