Parenting

"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?

A dad and son playing at a park.
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Child Rearing: Building the Right Foundation

God's Word reveals a great deal about this crucial subject, and parents can discover a wealth of guidance for how to bring up happy, successful children.
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The Seasons of Parenting

Here's an excerpt from our helpful Marriage and Family booklet.
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Optimistic Children: How to Train an Optimist

Optimists are less likely to be depressed, turn to drugs or act out. How can we help teach our children optimism?
A family holding and praying before eating a meal.
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It’s Suppertime!

Spending time together at dinner is a valuable step in strengthening bonds between family members. What steps can your family take to get the most out of it?
A family playing together.
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The Seasons of Parenting

There are three seasons in raising children, and one final season that is our goal. Each season is a phase where a child needs a certain type of parenting.
A father and son hanging out.
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Creating Quality Time

It's important to set aside quality time to spend with your children.
A father and son repairing a broken chair together.
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The Value of Consequences

Should children be held responsible for bad choices or decisions?
A mother and her son.
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Single-Parenting Success

Is it possible to successfully raise godly children even as a single parent?
A father and son sitting together on a park bench.
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Discipline With Encouragement

Discipline with encouragement may seem like an oxymoron. How could discipline possibly be encouraging? Isn't it always painful and depressing?
A little girls sitting on a couch looking at a book.
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Proverbs and Proper Training

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
A dad and son talking.
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Measuring Influence on Our Children

While parents have the opportunity to be the greatest influence on their children's lives, this doesn't always happen.
A little girl with a sad expression on her face looking down.
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The Epidemic of Missing Fathers

Dr. Wade Horn, assistant secretary for children and families in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, addressed the connections between fatherlessness and criminal behavior in a 2002 speech.
A family lying down on a blanket.
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Our Children: Gifts of God in a Hostile Environment

The Bible tells us that children are a blessing from God, and most couples readily welcome them into their families. Human reproduction is one of life's most treasured and memorable experiences. Consider how God intended for this beautiful event to...
Husband and wife kissing on the beach.
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Was Sex Intended Solely for Procreation?

Does the Bible prohibit sexual relations within marriage purely for pleasure?
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Turning the Hearts...Teach Your Children to Love the Bible

During a visit in the early years of my ministry, one Canadian woman spoke of her parents teaching her the Bible.
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How can I control my anger when I get frustrated and stressed by my kids?

Few relationships can produce more challenges and frustrations than the parent-child relationship. What can we do when love and anger collide in the family? Here are some parenting tips.
Turning the Hearts...It's Back to School
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Turning the Hearts...It's Back to School

Summer break has rapidly drawn to a close and "back to school" sales abound. Notebooks, backpacks, lunch containers and school clothes top the list in the effort to prepare school children for their return to classes this fall.
A couple on their wedding day.
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Marriage and Family: The Missing Dimension: Introduction

"Didn't the LORD make you one with your wife? In body and spirit you are his. And what does he want? Godly children from your union" (Malachi 2:15, New Living Translation).
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Texting Leading to Health Problems?

The texting craze is leading parents and medical professionals to worry about dangers for children and teenagers.
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Michigan Paper Campaigns Against High Divorce Rate

As the state of New York joins the other 49 states in allowing no-fault divorce, a surprising bill before the Michigan legislature aims to make divorce for couples with young children more difficult.
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