Category Archives: Parenting Groups

Five idols parents must avoid

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Parents must be willing to start with their own hearts if they want to be used by God to help transform the hearts of their teenagers. Continue reading →

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Challenge to parents

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Your strategy will likely change based on the personality, temperament, and challenges of each child. Continue reading →

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10 things teens don’t want from communication

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Communicating with teens can be tricky. Don’t panic. It’s fairly normal (though not the same with every teen). You might not agree with everything in the list of “don’ts” below, but it makes for good reflection and discussion. The journey … Continue reading →

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Parenting isn’t about you

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Parents must be willing to start with their own hearts if they want to be used by God to help transform the hearts of their children. Continue reading →

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Four approaches to parenting

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Wisdomforlife

What is your parenting style? take a closer look at four approaches to parenting. Continue reading →

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How childhood experiences become enemies of true love

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Wisdomforlife

Fear and control function as a kind of glue that cements past and present with a strong potential of ruining the future. Continue reading →

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Four kinds of children and parents

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Wisdomforlife

Over the years, I’ve observed four kinds of children in dysfunctional homes. Consider your approach to parenting and the possible affects it has on your children. Continue reading →

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One of the most challenging tasks of my life

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Wisdomforlife

What made it a difficult task was my decision to write it without “Christianese” and with only two Bible verses at the end of the book. Continue reading →

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Stay informed and equipped to counsel others

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Wisdomforlife

The 18-Year Factor: How our upbringing affects our lives and relationships. Continue reading →

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10 Property laws of a toddler

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

Where did we get this sense of ownership from? Continue reading →

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