Tag Archive for: parenting

millennials

Helping Your Millennial Child Reconnect with God

By: Focus On The Family

Focus on the Family explore reasons why some millennials are walking away from their Christian faith, and what parents can do to help them reconnect with Jesus. Tune in for hope and encouragement for parents who have regrets about being poor role-models for their kids. Read more

How to Make Your Own Speaker

You’ll be the coolest parent when you magically transform a cardboard tube and plastic cups into a groovy speaker!

What’s Up Moms have your school holidays covered with this great practical project.
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Getting Your Kids Reading – And the Great Things it Does For Them

By: Clare Bruce

If you can get a child to love reading, you’re giving them a gift for life—and fulfilling all kinds of psychological needs at the same time. Read more

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Helping Your Son Become a Man

By: Focus On The Family

Darren Lewis is a father of four boys and the founder of “Fathering Adventures”.

Darren discusses how a father can best help his son transition into manhood… in a healthy way. He also shares some of the benefits of celebrating a “rite of passage” ceremony. Read more

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When Kids Are Anxious About Going to High School

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

The transition to high school can be a trying time for kids. Most parents find it hard to stand on the sidelines when their child is anxious. This article has ten tips for how you can help. Read more

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How to Get Your Kids Ready for Schoolies Week

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

Schoolies Week has become a rite of passage in Australia for kids leaving high school. But the stories of alcohol, drugs, fights and crazy stunts worries many parents. Getting the attitude of teenagers right before they go can help to keep them safe. Read more

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Teaching Boys to Honour Girls & Women in an Age of Disrespect

By: Clare Bruce | Hope 1032

When the Harvey Weinstein scandal broke it served as a good reminder that our world is struggling with a culture of disrespect and disregard towards women. Read more

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Helping Children Grieve for a Loved One

By: Catherine Wilson | Focus On The Family

When the loss of someone precious suddenly becomes part of your family’s story, it can take enormous emotional energy to do even the simplest thing.

For you, if you’re already grieving, this is a tough time to do extra work – the work of learning how to help your children grieve well. But you are wise to take that step – to do the work, to learn. Read more

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Easy Tips for Organising the Kids Bathroom

Do your bathroom drawers need a good purge? Are there things hidden under other things that you didn’t even realise were there for who knows how long? Follow these easy steps to a more organised bathroom! Read more