Seeking the right mental health treatment for your child may seem like a daunting task. It doesn't have to be. This article will explore the reasons to seek treatment and different options available for children and their families.
Category - Parenting essentials
These articles provide information on child development, why kids do what they do, common parenting questions, and mental health tips.
Why Kids Fight and What You Can Do About It
Kids fighting? Get to the bottom of sibling conflict with these helpful tips.
Tips for Technology and Media in Christian Families
Here are 7 tips to help parents make decisions about how to use technology and media in Christian families.
How to Parent a Toddler: Tips for the Terrible Twos
Is your toddler out of control? Get things back on track by following these 6 parenting tips.
Sibling Relationships and Their Impact on Child Development
Studies have found that siblings can impact each other's development more than parents. Learn what you can do to foster healthy and positive sibling relationships in your home.
How to Help Your Child Deal with Angry Feelings
Get practical tips on how to help your child identify, process and uncover the root cause of his or her angry feelings.
What is Anger? A Christian Perspective
Anger is an emotion that we all experience. In this article, we will take an close-up look at anger from a Christian perspective. You might be surprised at what you learn.
Tips for Parenting Highly Sensitive Children
If you have a highly sensitive child there are things you can do to instill and encourage healthy coping mechanisms. Here are several parenting tips for raising a highly sensitive child.
Self-Esteem and Kids: A Christian Perspective
Self-esteem is a concept that has many parents confused. Here we will explore self-esteem from a Christian perspective as well as some ideas for application for Christian parents.
Kids and Privacy: Should I Spy on My Teen?
The decision to look through your child's things is one that should not be taken lightly. Here we help parents identify the circumstances in which an invasion of privacy is warranted.
Talking to Kids About Tragedy: Do’s and Don’ts for Christian Parents
It seems that tragedy is everywhere lately. Many parents struggle with how, when and even if they should address it with their own children. Here's a list of do's and don'ts for the Christian parent.
Stranger Danger: Teaching Kids About Strangers
Most children know that they should not talk to strangers. But do our kids know who qualifies as a stranger? Here we will get back to basics and explore what you can say to make sure your children know how to be safe.
How to Help Your Child with Perfectionism
No one is perfect, but some kids think they should be. This post will help parents spot possible underlying problems and give tips on how to help a child with perfectionism.
Why Do Children Lie?
Lying is a common behavior problem in childhood. But why do some children lie more than others? And what can Christian parents do about it? Here we will explore some answers to both of these questions.
My Child is Afraid of the Dark
Is your child afraid of the dark? Here we will uncover some possible underlying causes and think "outside the box" for ways to address this very common childhood issue.
5 Things Parents Need to Know About Children and Therapy
Figuring out if and when your child could benefit from therapy is not always easy. Here we will explore some answers to common questions that parents might have about children and therapy.
How to Help Kids Who Worry: Solutions from the Bible
Does your child struggle with worry or anxiety? Here we will look to the Bible for inspiration for practical tips to combat worry.
It’s Just a Phase: A Refreshing Look at Child Development
It can be hard to determine if difficult behaviors in our children are indicative of a more serious problem or if they are just a phase. Here we will take a look at some helpful insights on child development from the Gesell Institute of Human Development.