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July 29, 2026

How to create a calm morning routine for school

This article is also available as a printable download. Do your mornings feel like rushed and chaotic struggles to get everyone in your household out the […]
April 21, 2026

5 ways to stay connected to Jesus this summer

by Kaylee Holzwart, MAC This article is also available as a printable download. As summer unfolds with its long, sun-filled days and slower pace, it offers a unique […]
March 23, 2026

Helping kids communicate and connect

What children learn at home shapes how they relate to others for life This article is also available as a printable download. From the earliest days of […]
February 11, 2026

Staying strong all summer long

Preventing the Summer Slide with Faith and Family This article is also available as a printable download. Too early to think about summer? Surprisingly, no! Now is […]
January 15, 2026

Helping children set healthy media boundaries

by Jane Mose, Family Peer Specialist and Certified Parenting Coach This article is also available as a printable download. It’s a parenting challenge that most of our […]
December 22, 2025

Helping children handle frustration

by Hope Nelson This article is also available as a printable download. Many parents are familiar with a scene like this one: It’s after dinner, and the […]
November 26, 2025

Teaching kids gratitude at Christmas

This article is also available as a printable download. The Christmas season is upon us, a time to celebrate the amazing gift of our Savior. It’s also […]
October 24, 2025

Disciplining in a way that fosters connection

by Jane Mose, Family Peer Specialist and Certified Parenting Coach This article is also available as a printable download. Imagine a situation in which a child […]
October 3, 2025

Helping your child feel safe: the power of felt safety

by Jane Mose, Family Peer Specialist and Certified Parenting Coach Christian parents know what a blessing their children are. God’s Word says, “Children are a heritage […]
September 19, 2025

Why children need “downtime”

by Rachel Binczak, CSW This article is also available as a printable download here. As families settle back into school-year routines, parents and kids alike are […]
July 28, 2025

What can I do to help a young person who is struggling with suicidal thoughts?

by Katie Chavez, LPC-IT This article was originally published in the July 2025 issue of Forward in Christ. As parents, we do everything we can to […]
July 28, 2025

The importance of the home on school success

by Kara Witthuhn, CPPS, CTRS-E, Family Peer Specialist This article is also available as a printable handout here. A new school year brings a fresh start, […]
April 23, 2025

Get the most out of summer vacation

by Kaylee Holzwart, MAC, CTRS-E This article is also available as a printable handout here. As the weather warms, many students begin the countdown to summer […]
March 20, 2025

Finish the school year strong

This article is also available as a printable handout here. As the school year nears its end, students (and parents and teachers!) often experience what many […]
February 14, 2025

One thing needful: encouragement for parents

by Gina Grove, School-based Wellness Specialist This article is also available as a printable handout here. Piles of laundry, endless grocery shopping and meal prep, extracurricular activities, […]
January 22, 2025

Cultivating kindness – teaching children to care for others

by Rachel Binczak, CSW, CTRS-E, School-based Wellness Specialist This article is also available as a printable handout here. Parents often express the desire for their children to […]
January 17, 2025

Help for parents under pressure

by Jane Mose, Family Peer Specialist and Certified Parenting Coach When we become parents, we look forward to a lifetime of joy. However, we often don’t […]
December 23, 2024

Transitioning back to school after Christmas break

by Jessica Robbert, LSC, EFT Certified This article is also available as a printable handout here. As we step into January, it’s important to recognize that the […]