Parent conversations

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Being a Christian parent is challenging. Although we have a wonderful resource in God's Word, the Bible doesn't always answer our parenting questions with black and white answers--and neither does "Parent conversations." What "Parent conversations" does provide is real-life perspectives from parents who are struggling with the same questions as you. Have a question? Join the conversation! Submit questions or comments through our contact form.

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Parent conversations: What can I do to help a young person who is struggling with suicidal thoughts?

By Greg Lyon
It hurts my heart that this topic is prevalent enough that we all need to...
families doing fun summer things. Canoe, reading, bike, camping, swimming

Parent conversations: How do I keep my kids busy this summer?

By Jen Mueller
Kids approach summer very differently than parents do. For kids, summer symbolizes freedom, laziness, lack...
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Parent conversations: How do parents adjust to an empty nest?

By Andrea Semmann
My nest is not empty, but it is emptying. Just writing that makes me a...
Mom sitting with daughter on the floor of a bedroom playing with daughters hair but looking defeated

Parent conversations: When you feel inadequate as a parent, remember . . .

By Cindi Holman
I know I’m not a perfect parent. God’s Word, my conscience, my children, and society...
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Parent conversations: How can Christians combat anxiety?

By Mike Novotny
In this month’s column, Pastor Mike Novotny shares some thoughts on dealing with anxiety. They’re...
mother handing teen daughter bowl of cereal, pitcher of milk green apple, bread

Parent conversations: Are we doing too much for our kids?

By Karyn Clemons
It’s a common complaint: “Parents today do too much for their kids.” Is it true,...
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Episode 33 – Teaching kids how money works

How can we help our kids to learn to manage the financial resources that God gives them? Linda Buxa shares her family’s approach—and how you can incorporate it in your family.

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Episode 32 – What’s a parent’s role in dating?

The idea of our children dating can be . . . unsettling. Pastor Donn Dobberstein, father of four children ages 15-22, shares his strategies for how to navigate this season of parenting.

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Episode 31 – Facing a parent’s illness as a family

Mom’s sick. Now what? Hear from Kerry Ognenoff on what her family faced during her recent illness.

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Episode 30 – Protecting kids without scaring them 

How do we prepare our children to handle dangerous situations without scaring them? Are we avoiding important conversations? Sarah Reik and Dan Nommensen offer practical tips to help.

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