Every person needs both validation and nurture to fully develop into a healthy adult.
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If every parent’s job is to make sure his or her children turn out “right,” it would mean God messed up.
Get into the mind-set that everything you do as a parent ultimately is part of validating or nurturing your children.
With our words we will affect the lives of those around us as we speak blessings, not curses, into their lives.
Spending one-on-one time with each of your children
Here are a few ideas real moms and dads have created to set an atmosphere where words of affirmation and moments of celebration can be shared.
The respect you show for each birth parent’s intrinsic value and humanity will boost your child’s own self-respect.
This clever discipline method is less exhausting and more successful than ranting, raving, blaming, pleading, begging or threatening.
Sippy cups, playgroups and lots of energy — welcome to the world of toddlers, where everyday is an adventure!
Attachment is the affectional tie between two people.
In our well-connected world, it is more likely than ever that your child will now, or someday in the future, have contact or relationships with the people who brought him into this world.
The sensitive parent is attuned to his or her child’s natural rhythms and responds to those appropriately and timely.
Even teens and tweens learn more by example than by teaching. Modeling proper virtues for your children is important.
Fathers must recognize and exercise the “Power of Permission,” a vital discipline not only for the child’s development but also for the parents’ peace of mind!
The beautiful truth for adoptive parents is that God has placed children in their families for healing and redemption.
Sometimes, a parent needs to set his own lifestyle aside and take advantage of the opportunities we have to spend quality time with our kids.
Parents of prodigals often feel helpless and tend to think it’s because they did something wrong. But sometimes teens just rebel against anyone who gets in their way. Here’s what you can do when a child goes astray.
If there is even one significant adult in a child’s life who will provide consistency and unconditional love and support, that child can attach.
Recognizing your teen’s seasons of life and how to support them
The adoption journey is resplendent with unforeseen detours, mountaintop experiences, formidable challenges — and magnificent views of God’s grace all along the way. Without preparation, this journey can be more than challenging. With awareness and planning, the journey can be one that promotes growth, blessings and healing for all involved. Here are a few things …
