10 Ways to Prepare for the Holiday Season
For many of us, the holiday season is anticipated with joy...and anxiety. Sure, we love the celebrations, traditions, and memories; but along with them, we add the stresses of a… Read More
Celebrations | Create A Rhythm
20 Memorable Family Christmas Traditions
Traditions are important for families because they provide opportunities to keep your family legacy going. From the simple to the silly to the sentimental, traditions can create meaningful memories. Don’t… Read More
Featured | High School (9th-12th) | Middle School (6th-8th) | Special Topics
When and How to Talk to My Child about Pornography
It may be accidental, or it may be on purpose, but the odds are that porn will at one time be a part of your child’s development. Read More
What to Do When Your Adult Child Is Messing Up
When an adult child violates our values or makes poor choices, we often question our parenting abilities. Our doubts shout at us: Was it something I did? Read More
Character and Values | High School (9th-12th) | Imagine The End
Developing Character and Responsibility in Your Teen
We must go through the process of releasing control over our teens so they can move toward responsibility. A person who never learns to take full responsibility for their own… Read More
Family Life | Fight For The Heart
Whenever Possible: Avoid Arguing with Your Kids
You can't effectively discipline your kid or teenager if you continually find yourself in the middle of an argument with him. When disciplining, conversations may become heated, so use good… Read More
Ending the Homework Hassle
Any time parents of teenagers or pre-teens are in a room together, the subject of homework and education seems to be on their lips. My experience is that most of… Read More
When Your Kids Hate Church
"Dad, I hate our church. I think it is boring and I don't want to go there again." Even though I had heard similar words from my older daughter a… Read More
Imagine The End | Make It Personal | Social Life
Shutting Down Gossip and Building Character
It was one of those major learning lessons in my parenting life. My wife Cathy and I were “speculating” at the kitchen table one day that one of our neighbors… Read More
Character and Values | Imagine The End | Social Life
Teaching Your Kids Radical Respect
Today’s culture is bringing an unhealthy sexualization to our kids at a younger and younger age. We were 4, 6, 9, 12, and 15 at one point, but we were… Read More