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There’s a Proverb for That: “Why, Yes, I Am a Parent”

There’s a Proverb for That: “Why, Yes, I Am a Parent”

Eddie Foster by Eddie Foster
February 6, 2017 • 5 minute read

Why are there so many opposing views on child rearing? Are you perplexed as to how to properly raise your child? Is there a proverb for that? When “parent” becomes one of the...

Dr. Spock on Parenting: Did He Get It Right?

Dr. Spock on Parenting: Did He Get It Right?

Debbie Caudle by Debbie Caudle
August 22, 2016 • 4 minute read

There are many self-help books for parents on the market, but one of the most influential was written by Benjamin Spock. Was his advice good? This year marks the 70th anniversary of the...

4 Ways to Instill Modesty in Your Daughter

4 Ways to Instill Modesty in Your Daughter

by Becky Sweat
August 9, 2016 • 5 minute read

With warm weather comes the temptation for girls to dress immodestly. How can parents teach and guide their children to make modest clothing choices? Summer is here, and with the hotter...

A Father’s Influence

A Father’s Influence

Joshua Travers by Joshua Travers
June 15, 2016 • 4 minute read

Many people have played a role in shaping who you are. But one figure has an influence on your life like no other: your father. Everyone knows that both mothers and fathers play important...

Thank You, Christian Moms, for Holding the Line

Thank You, Christian Moms, for Holding the Line

Joel Meeker by Joel Meeker
May 6, 2016 • 3 minute read

Our world is increasingly losing its moral foundations. Yet there are still godly mothers who are modeling biblical values. They deserve to be thanked. Is anyone feeling bewildered by the...

Christmas Is Not for Kids

Christmas Is Not for Kids

by Chant'a Collier
December 22, 2015 • 4 minute read

Christmas traditions focus heavily on children, but they actually teach many negative character lessons. Discover why Christmas is bad for your kids. Even though Christmas is technically...

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A Father’s Love Will Never Fade Away

by Larry Murray
August 29, 2014 • 4 minute read

Reflecting on a horrendous experience brought home a powerful lesson about love that I want to share with you: Make time for your family—while you can. It was the type of situation you...

Helping Your Child Develop Speech and Language Skills: The Adolescent Years

Speech and Language Skills: The Adolescent Years

Eddie and Shannon Foster by Eddie and Shannon Foster
July 23, 2014 • 4 minute read

One of the crucial areas of parenting is helping your children develop speech and language skills. How can parents facilitate growth in their teenagers? Adolescents seem to be consistently...

Helping Your Child Develop Speech and Language Skills: The Early Years

Speech and Language Skills: The Early Years

Eddie and Shannon Foster by Eddie and Shannon Foster
July 16, 2014 • 5 minute read

One of the crucial areas of parenting is helping your children develop speech and language skills. How can parents help their young children communicate? Children can develop excellent...

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If I Were a Rich Dad

Mike Bennett by Mike Bennett
June 14, 2013 • 3 minute read

The book Rich Dad, Poor Dad taps into our desire to understand what the rich know. But I look to a different book to understand fatherhood—and true riches! Many years ago on a long...

Reading for Ultimate Success; mom reading to two girls on her lap.

Reading for Ultimate Success

by Rhonda Waddle
February 25, 2013 • 4 minute read

Finding Go, Dog. Go! on the bookshelf led me to reflect on the importance of reading for our children’s success in so many areas of life. Recently I was cleaning my children’s...

The sins of the father strongly affect the children.

Sins of the Father

Karen Meeker by Karen Meeker
August 9, 2012 • 5 minute read

One man’s crimes had a ripple effect on millions—and especially on his own family. How can we safeguard our children from ourselves? I’ll admit that I have generally...

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