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Family & Parenting

Ever wonder what it takes to be a successful parent? In the paragraphs that follow, I will attempt to provide you with an answer to that question. I call these my "Seven C 's of Successful Parenting."

The Family that Plays Together Stays Together

Most families have favorite games that they have shared together over the years. When I was a child, my family was very keen on family games. It wasn't just the lack of other forms of entertainment that made us play them, we loved them anyway. Even if there had been more TV channels and computer games, we still would have got the family games out of the cupboard.

Balancing Family Time During the Holidays

One major stressor for many families is balancing your time as a family and visiting with relatives. This can be especially difficult if you have a lot of relatives in town and no one can agree to a calmer schedule.

Resources For Improving Parenting Skills

Many parents are overcome by the responsibilities that come from giving birth to children. Many people do not know what the best way would be to raise children. This might be due to the way that they were raised or the people that they had to guide them in learning how to raise children.

Are You Parenting for Today or Tomorrow?

When my wife and I got married, we had a lot in common. But there was one area in which we were complete opposites. She lived for the future. I lived for today.

How To Raise Children In These Times With Strong Christian Values

Raising kids in the twenty first century challenges parents more than ever. Culture calls out to kids, wanting to form them, while many parents want their kids to grow up with a biblical background and faith-based set of values.