'parenting' Articles
7/11/2008
If you fell into bed last night, exhausted, and today you woke up knowing that it was going to be a repeat of yesterday -- just more busy, stressful moments ahead, I suspect that you are in the most heavily-tasked job in the world. You are a working, single parent. How does a single parent find the time or the energy to keep their strength up, to remain healthy, to grow spiritually?
Posted By: jonealkirby | 29 views
Tags: church family, parenting, single parent, singles ministry
3/21/2008
In his the best selling book, The Strong-Willed Child, psychologist, Dr. James Dobson makes the case for parents acting as the leaders in their homes -- a stance that many other parenting experts are not in favor of. There is a lot of parenting advice out there today. I encourage parents to always weigh anyone's advice against God's Biblical teachings. Then pray about the direction you choose for your family and even seek the wisdom of a mature Christian brother or sister to clarify your understanding.
Posted By: jonealkirby | 84 views
Tags: discipline, Dr. James Dobson, parenting, strong-willed child
3/1/2008
Do you remember that Coke commercial that featured hippy-looking folks singing on a hill? I'll just remind you of the words to the song. "I'd like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony." Well, Most parents say "forget the world - I'd settle for teaching my own kids to be in harmony!"
Posted By: jonealkirby | 67 views
Tags: arguing, brothers, family, parenting, sibling rivalry, sisters
3/1/2008
Talking to teens about sexual behaviors is at best awkward and for most parents very difficult. But your kids deserve to hear the straight talk about such a vital part of their maturing life from the people that cherish them the most.
Posted By: jonealkirby | 66 views
Tags: parenting, sexual behavior, teens
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