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 little league baseball team look up at their coach.
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Shaping the Heart and Soul

Working with young people effectively requires skill. Some are especially gifted. Read about those gifts.
A boy swinging on a playground swing.
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How Can You Avoid Provoking Your Child to Anger?

The Bible warns parents of the problems of provoking their children to anger or discouraging them. Here are some practical tips for avoiding these parenting pitfalls.
Marriage and Family - The Missing Dimension
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Marriage and Family: The Missing Dimension

The joy of a happy marriage blessed with loving, respectful children is a dream of most men and women. Traditionally, marriage has been an exclusive bond between a man and a woman. Yet in recent years this pattern has been...
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Why All the Thorns and Thistles?

Why all the challenges in life? Parents naturally try to make life as easy as possible for their children. But is this really the best approach?
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Turning the Hearts...Your Child and the Internet (Part 2)

Too much of any good thing can be harmful to one's health.
Are Our Children Called? (Part 2)
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Are Our Children Called? (Part 2)

Part 2 of this doctrinal study paper, originally published in November 1998, continues the in-depth look into whether God calls children of members of God’s Church and how the answer to that question affects the expectations and approach parents take...
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Turning the Hearts...Your Child and the Internet

Did you know that at any given moment over 50,000 potential child molesters are on the Internet?
How Can You Talk With Your Children About Evolution?
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How Can You Talk With Your Children About Evolution?

Almost everywhere you turn, your children are being exposed to the "facts" of evolution rather than the flaws in the theory. What can you do to properly educate your kids? They need you to spell out the truth!
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Turning the Hearts...Friends

I recently attended my 50th high school reunion. It was nice seeing the "kids" I shared the classroom with for many years, and I had a nice time visiting with most of them.
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BOO!

Ever been scared by an unexpected sound?
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Should Parents Protect Their Children From Halloween?

If you as a parent want God's Word to have the final say on how children should be brought up, why would you allow them to participate in Halloween?
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Hurting Others May Hurt You

Some feel being a leader takes a heavy hand, but sometimes it really requires a soft touch.
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World News and Trends: Parents to get no say about sex education

Will this decision further fuel the breakdown of traditional family morals?
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World News and Trends: U.K. teenagers told they have "right" to a good sex life

U.K. health services issue statements encouraging sex among young teens.
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Turning the Hearts...Don't Forget

"What are you so sad about, dear?" Her reply: "You forgot our anniversary!"
A teenage boy sitting by himself.
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Spank the Book—Heal the Heart

Childhood can be a time of hurt or healing. Sometimes the smallest of actions can make a world of difference.
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The Promise of Marriage

Much of today's society has grown frighteningly unstable in regard to strong, solid and lasting relationships. This trend is greatly affecting marriages and married couples' commitment to maintain enduring, stable families!
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Teaching Leadership by Your Example

Leadership training is an important lesson to learn from the family. The admonition to "train up a child" (Proverbs 22:6) infers that we should give them the proper instruction that prepares them to be successful in life.
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Children Back to School: Are They Safe?

Will what your child hears at school reinforce your beliefs, your values, the lessons you have so carefully taught? Or will it challenge and mock your family's values and beliefs?
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Turning the Hearts...Responsibility

Learning to be responsible is something that will help your children in life.
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