Combatting Cultural Influences
When my children were toddlers, I installed childproof latches on all the cabinets and drawers within their grasp to keep them from ingesting ...
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Dads and Sports
"It's just a game." How many times have I heard that phrase used to dismiss an athletic competition? How many times have I said that ...
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Better ways to communicate with your children I
Discover why threats, warnings and reminders are ineffective ways to prepare your children for life! We’ll also describe the “love trap,” ...
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Tuesday, 23rd Oct 2018
Teaching through sport
Athletic competition provides opportunities for young people to learn and grow. If your children are involved in sports, make the most of the ...
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To Coach or Not to Coach
Q: My daughter is 8 years old and very athletic. She does very well in gymnastics. Yet, she lacks discipline and struggles in soccer, where her dad ...
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No more empty words – Why parents should talk less
Martin Luther once wrote, "The fewer the words, the better the prayer." The job of mums and dads is kind of like prayer in that way. The ...
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Growing Up Too Fast
Before she was a teenager, Chelsea* had a mobile phone. She also had her own bedroom complete with Netflix and a computer with high-speed Internet ...
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Preparing for puberty
As your child approaches puberty, you are going to have to shift gears from talking about sex in general to more specific briefings on his or her own ...
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4 Powerful Ways to Love Your Teens and Help Them Like You Back (Maybe)
An eye roll (or 20). A smashed bumper. Indifference and disrespect. Eating the last of your favourite ice cream, for crying out loud! For some ...
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How Tough it is to be a Parent?
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Connecting With Your Kids Through Reading
Reading aloud to your kids can be rewarding and fun! You’ll learn practical ways to connect with your family through books; and how reading helps ...
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Tuesday, 16th Oct 2018
Powerful Hope for Discouraged Mums II
When your child is hurting or struggling, what can you do? Kathi Lipp reminds parents that your first and best parenting resource is PRAYER. Learn ...
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Friday, 12th Oct 2018