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"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6).

Raising a child can be a daunting and, at times, completely overwhelming task. Why not approach it with the help of the world's greatest repository of wisdom—the Bible?

Where Have All the Fathers Gone?

Where Have All the Fathers Gone?

  • by Mario Seiglie
A devastating epidemic is leaving a trail of broken hearts and broken dreams in its wake. What is this tragic outbreak? It’s the epidemic of disappearing fathers, who are sorely needed.
A dad sitting with two kids at a table.

Does Father Know Best?

  • by Jerold Aust
Research shows that children without a father tend to be less settled and more insecure. Now is the time to break that cycle of distant and damaged family relationships wherever they exist.

Four Seasons of Parenting

  • by Gary Petty, Todd Carey, David Myers
Developing children's spiritual, emotional and mental health can seem...
Child-Rearing Tips From the Ten Commandments

Child-Rearing Tips From the Ten Commandments

  • by Larry Greider
Many parents today are bewildered by the prospect of rearing children at the frenetic pace and with the conflicting messages of the 21st century. But there is ancient wisdom that can help.

Teach Your Children With Family Bible Study

  • by Don Hooser
The most important responsibility of parents is to pass along their spiritual faith and understanding to their children. Here are tips for how to teach God’s words and ways to your children.

Turning the Hearts... Dinnertime!

  • by Gary Antion
"The family that prays together, stays together" is an adage that has long been echoed about families who are successful. I'd like to do a slight variation and say, "The family that eats together, meets together."

"Quality Time" With Your Kids

  • by David Treybig
We've all heard the term. It's bandied about as the magic, fix-all solution for busy parents with children. Is this true? If so, how can you insure the time you spend with your children truly is "quality time"?

Handling Difficulties Discreetly

  • by Good News
Handling touchy situations is essential to parenting. How do you talk to your teens or children about questionable moralities?

How Can We Pass Our Faith on to Our Children?

  • by Jim Servidio
In a previous article we covered the basic reasons why we should teach our children about God. Now we’ll look at the actual mechanics as well as a good general approach to instructing our children.

Passing on Our Faith to Our Children

  • by Jim Servidio
Teaching our children about God and leading them into a relationship with God can be intimidating. Nonetheless, all parents have a responsibility to teach their children about God and His Word.

Overcome Obstacles to Instruction

  • by Good News
It's clear from many scriptures that God places a high priority on parents teaching their children His truth regularly and in a deliberate manner.

Building a Solid Foundation -- Part 3

  • by Jean Jantzen
Current television fare compromises true family values such as respect for authority and elders and displays violence and sex as the norm. But, as parents, we possess tools we should utilize to provide a decent foundation for our children.

Why Isn't Sex Safe?

  • by Gary Petty
An estimated 45 million people in the United States are infected with genital herpes. The number is growing by a million new cases a year. This year one in four sexually active teens will contract a sexually transmitted disease. Young people are encouraged to practice "safe sex"—but is there such a thing?