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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Articles

Parent conversations: What is our goal as parents?

By Timothy Bourman

"The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing," wrote Stephen Covey...

Parent conversations: What are the building blocks of a strong parent/child relationship?

By Sarah Reik

Parenting can feel overwhelming as we navigate through the trenches, and the number of “experts”...

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Parent conversations: How should I handle a disagreement with my child’s teacher?

By Rachel Blum

One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that the wisdom shared in “Parent conversations”...

Parent conversations: How does a parent’s role change over time?

By James Aderman

No matter what age your children are, your role as a parent has changed over...

Parent conversations: How can parents and kids manage stress?

By Megan Demianiuk

As a parent, I recognize that my response to stress is important because it’s likely...

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Parent conversations: What do your prayers for your children include?

By Linda Buxa

Before our children are even born, we begin praying for them. This month, see how...

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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.