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Parents, Being ‘Cool’ … Isn't

A piece in The Washington Post observes the growing phenomenon of "cool" parenting—complete with selfies. There's just one problem ...


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Helicopter Parenting Is a Global Problem

American parents aren't the only ones who struggle with parenting issues. Helicopter parenting seems to have become a global problem. An article in ...


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The Cost of Raising a Child like Calvin and Hobbes

In a research project undertaken for the Proceedings of the Natural Institute of Science, one PhD candidate surveyed how much it would cost to raise a ...


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Props for Making Bread Illustrate Parenting

Here's an object lesson that you can use to explain how our children inherit a sinful nature, and how it is activated, tempting them to act on their ...


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The Parents We Want to Be vs. the Parents We Are

The Atlantic reported on a study titled "The Children We Mean to Raise: The Real Messages Adults are Sending About Values." The authors of the ...


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Son Carries Father Wound After Parent's Divorce

In his memoir, Greg Bellow, the son of the famous 20th century American novelist Saul Bellow, writes movingly about his relationship with his father. ...


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Research Shows Youth Need Three Key Relationships

What factors help Christian youth maintain their faith into adulthood? A major research project called the National Study of Youth and Religion found ...


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Every 'Tribe' Has a Way to Communicate

My friend Jacqueline tells the story of how UNICEF spent a fortune creating posters to promote the idea of child vaccination to the mothers of Rwanda. ...


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Husbands vs. Kids: Who Stresses Mom Out More?

From an article on Today: "An exclusive [survey] of more than 7,000 U.S. mothers reveals that the average mom rates her stress level an 8.5 out of ...


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Tech Devices Act as "New Member of the Family"

In a study published in the journal Pediatrics, a team of researchers observed families eating at fast food restaurants, watching how parents interacted ...


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