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Answering Parents’ Questions on Gender Confusion in Children

To be human is to be gendered — male or female. And one of the most important jobs of a parent is to help their children develop as healthy boys or girls and into strong, confident men and women.

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How to Find Counseling Support for Teen With Sexual Identity Issues

Our teen daughter struggles with her sexuality and wants to dress like a boy. We want to help her respect God’s design for sexuality while also keeping our relationship with her strong — but we always end up arguing with her. How can we find a professional therapist who can help us sort it out?

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Grandparents Threatened to Either Support Transgender Grandchild or Be Cut Off

How can we show love to our transgender-identified grandchild without reinforcing the confusion?

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Parent Suspects That Child Might Be Gay

If I think that my teen might be same-sex attracted, how should I talk to him about it? He’s mentioned the subject several times, so I’m getting concerned.

Are Young Kids Influenced to Identify as Transgender?

I’ve been hearing a lot of mixed messages. What are some of the main influences a child to identify as transgender?

Transgender Resources

Protecting Children: Avoiding the Regret of Gender Transitioning19-year-old Chloe Cole shares about the devastating effects of gender transitioning on children, her personal regrets of transitioning as a young teen, and the peace found by trusting in God’s perfect design. Transformation: A Former Transgender Responds to LGBTQ Linda Seiler has written a terrific new book, Transformation: A …

How Do I Talk to My Teen Son about Wet Dreams?

My teen son had a wet dream last night. What should I do next? How do I talk about this with him?

Teen suicide attempts impact the whole family

A Teen Suicide Attempt Can Rock the Whole Family

A child or teen suicide attempt represents much more than a medical problem. It represents a young person in crisis, crying out for help.

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Netflix: How to Use Your Parental Controls

We can’t always trust they are watching something wholesome.

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Beyond Protecting Your Child from Bad Influences

Get tips to help you be a proactive parent during turbulent times.

Fathers Impact Child Development

When dads are involved with their kids at all ages and stages of childhood, they will help them grow and thrive

Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression isn’t something to suffer through in silence. Get help!

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The Basics of Attachment and Why It’s Important

This article explains the difference between bonding and attachment, how attachment relates to forming healthy relationships, and what parents can do to foster secure attachment for healthy growth and development.

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How to Talk to a Reluctant Teen

Six ideas for starting conversations with reluctant teens

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Bible Verses for Depression: A Parent’s Guide

There is power in verses of the Bible that speak to depression.

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A Prayer For My Kids to Withstand Pressure Throughout the School Year

Father, I come to you with a humble heart.

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The Foundation for a Joyful Life

As a new parent, I recently realized that my husband and I will be our newborn daughter’s blueprint for how to navigate the world.

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4 Tips To Stay Engaged With Your Teens

Here are a few shepherding tips that have helped me on this journey.

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What Gen Zers Believe About God

Insights for parenting a new generation

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Nurturing Their Faith: Supporting Adult Children Who Are Questioning God

I have always loved praying for our kids, but now more than ever I treasure the time I can spend talking to God about how He is working in their adult lives.

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