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If you’re a dad to a daughter, you can make a huge difference in her life. You can encourage her, serve as a role model, and teach her to depend on the Lord. In this powerful reel, Brenen and Morgan Beeler share four effective ways you can positively influence your little princess. These insights will help you raise a strong, confident daughter who loves the Lord.
Christian parenting involves praying for your kids and doing the best job you can, and then trusting God with the outcome.
Pry open the door of communication. But how can you talk to someone who won't talk—someone whose language consists of seven phrases: I dunno. I don't care. Leave me alone. I need money. Can I have the car? My friends think you're unfair. And, I didn't do it. Prying open the door of communication with an angry adolescent can require more tact and skill than any other parenting assignment.
PG stands for “parental guidance,” and it’s a good idea! Before hitting the theaters or watching movies at home with your kids, take time to research the films. Listen to this Dr. Dobson Minute for his thoughts on children’s media exposure.
When children fall and scrape their knees, parents typically meet their cries of pain with love and attention. Hugs, kind words, and a Band-Aid help soften the blow and ease the discomfort. But what should parents do when their adult sons and daughters experience heartache and anguish? How can parents help them through the difficult times that are sure to come? Challenging seasons are not always proof of failure, but they are always proof of humanity. Pain has a way of leveling the playing field. No amount of faith, success, money, or good intentions can fully shield a person from misfortune. Struggles come to the strong and the weak, the faithful and the doubting, often without warning or explanation. Watching our kids experience the sting of life is sometimes even harder than dealing with our own battles. It’s natural to try to fix the problem for them, apply a “bandage,” and make everything all right. Sadly, many hurts are too deep and complicated to be patched up and forgotten. Some wounds are self-inflicted and can take months or years to overcome. Others are caused by friends, family members, or even casual acquaintances, and may never fully heal. It’s easy for ...
An important component of "love must be tough" is that it is most successful in a crisis. That's when change is most likely to occur. It doesn't happen when two agitated and angry people are engaged in a collision of wills.
Read Dr. James Dobson's blog addressing the question, "How do we go about introducing our to what we believe?
Do you want to give your children a blueprint for a beautiful marriage? In this reel, Brenen and Morgan Beeler demonstrate how the most powerful lessons aren't taught—they are caught. When your kids see you greeting your spouse with a warm smile, speaking words of appreciation, or doing simple acts of kindness, you're showing your children by example what a healthy marriage should look like. Those everyday moments when you choose patience over frustration, tenderness over indifference, and respect over harsh words, your kids are observing your behavior. Think about it: whenever you hold hands, share a gentle kiss, or lovingly serve your mate, you’re painting a picture of marriage that your sons and daughters will carry through the years. It's not about grand gestures—it's about consistent, genuine affection that says, “This is how precious your future husband or wife should be to you.” Watch now!
Single parenthood can feel overwhelming, but God sees every sacrifice you make.
Divorce is never part of the plan, but God's redeeming love can heal even our deepest wounds.
