Is this a hill to die on? Managing conflict with your child
Embrace these five questions, not as a shield against engagement, but as a guide toward meaningful connection.
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Let’s raise confident, resilient kids
We all envision our children not just surviving, but truly flourishing. Yet sometimes our well-meaning actions inadvertently strip them of the very tools they need to navigate life’s inevitable storms, such as mental toughness and resilience. Please allow me to explain by sharing a story: I recently received a phone call from a frustrated Dad.
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The long game of being a dad
Being a father isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon – a “long game” where the daily choices and intentional actions you take today ripple outwards, shaping the adults your children become. Let’s delve into the profound and lasting benefits that arise when fathers consciously engage in raising their children. From fostering emotional resilience and strong
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Help your child embrace their faith when the world shows them something different
As parents, we pour our hearts into nurturing our children’s growth in countless ways, yet the desire for them to embrace their faith without reservation often sits as a profound hope. In a culture where faith often is met with skepticism, or even ridicule, how do we move beyond simply teaching them Bible stories to
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Raising children in the world, not of it
Navigating the modern world presents unique challenges: how do we equip our children to thrive within it, while also fostering a sense of inner strength and biblical values that transcend its fleeting trends? It’s about teaching them to be “in the world, but not of it”—a delicate balance that requires more than just good intentions.
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Dad, your family needs your spiritual leadership
Being a dad is a multifaceted role, a constant juggling act of providing, protecting, and guiding. But beyond the day-to-day tasks, there’s a deeper calling, a profound responsibility that can shape the very soul of your family: spiritual leadership. It’s not about being a preacher or a theologian; it’s about being a beacon of faith,
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Is your child frustrated?
I was reading some recent poll results, outlining common parental behaviors that frustrate teenagers, and they painted a vivid picture of the delicate balancing act inherent in modern parent-teen relationships. These frustrations are not merely superficial annoyances; they reflect deeper struggles for autonomy, respect, and understanding during a critical developmental phase. Analyzing these points reveals
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Follow up, and follow through
We have hundreds of conversations with our children throughout the year. They take on all kinds of different shapes, sizes, colors, and levels of importance. But how often do you ever follow up with your child about the outcome of these exchanges? Let’s say a father and his teenage son have a serious conversation about
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Battles parents must win at home to raise kids who can win at life
Raising children to be winners in life is a monumental task that requires not just love and support, but also intentional, strategic efforts to shape their character, values, and skills. It’s not about achieving academic success or winning competitions alone, but about fostering resilience, confidence, empathy, and a strong sense of self-worth. To achieve this,
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A foundation for life
A lot of us heard our parents say it a thousand times while we were growing up: “Obey your mother and father,” or “Honor your father and mother.” They might have been quoting Ephesians 6:1-3: “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 Honor your father and mother, 3 that it may go well with
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