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1. 'Sorry' Seems to Be the Hardest Word by Joe White, Lissa Halls Johnson Adapted from Sticking With Your Teen: How to Keep From Coming Unglued No Matter What, published by Focus on the Family. Copyright 2006 by Joe White. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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by Focus on the Family Copyright 2005 Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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by Arthur Keeley This article first appeared in the February/March, 2009 issue ofFocus on the Family magazine. Copyright 2009 Arthur Keeley. All rights reserved. Arthur Keeley is the singles' pastor at McGregor Baptist Church in Ft. Myers, Fla. |
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by Dr. Louis McBurney This article first appeared in the Parents Edition of the August, 2007 issue of Focus on the Family magazine. Copyright 2007 Dr. Louis McBurney. All rights reserved. Dr. Louis McBurney is a psychiatrist. He and his wife, Melissa, live in Colorado. |
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by Focus on the Family Copyright 2005 Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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6. Age to Age by Betty Hanks This article first appeared in the April/May 2009 issue of Focus on the Family magazine. Copyright 2009 Betty Hanks. All rights reserved. Betty Hanks and her family enjoy their community of friends in Texas. |
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by Focus on the Family Adapted from the Complete Guide to Baby & Child Care, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Copyright 1999, Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. Used by permission. |
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by Lisa Whelchel Adapted from Creative Correction by Lisa Whelchel, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House Publishers. Copyright 2000, Lisa Whelchel. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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10. Before the Talk: Dealing With Our Past by Focus on the Family Copyright 2004 Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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by Karilee Hayden This article was adapted from an article that first appeared in the September 2006 issue of Focus on the Family magazine. Copyright 2006 Karilee Hayden. All rights reserved. |
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12. Boost Curiosity and Thinking Skills by Focus on the Family Adapted from Handbook on Choosing Your Child's Education, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House Publishers. Copyright 2007, Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. Used by permission. |
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13. Build Relationship With Your Child by Clem Boyd This article first appeared in the Parents Edition of the August, 2007 issue of Focus on the Family magazine. Copyright 2007 Clem Boyd. All rights reserved. |
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by Gary Smalley and Greg Smalley Taken from The DNA of Parent-Teen Relationships: Discover the Key to Your Teen's Heart published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Copyright 1998 and 2005 by Gary Smalley and Greg Smalley, Psy.D. All rights reserved. |
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15. Consider Hiring Professional Help by Sabrina O'Malone Excerpted from Moms on the Job by Sabrina O'Malone, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House Publishers. Copyright 2006, Sabrina O'Malone. All rights reserved. |
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by Carey Casey Taken from Championship Fathering, published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Copyright 2009 Carey Casey. All rights reserved. |
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by Lisa Whelchel Adapted from Creative Correction by Lisa Whelchel, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House Publishers. Copyright 2000, Lisa Whelchel. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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18. Cultivating a Love for Learning in Your Children by Jody Capehart Copyright 2011 Jody Capehart. All rights reserved. Used by permission. |
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19. Dads: Make Every Day Count by Focus on the Family Copyright 2012 Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. Used by permission. |
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20. Defining Success as a Parent by Focus on the Family Taken from Losing Control & Liking It, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Copyright 2009, Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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by Sabrina O'Malone Excerpted from Moms on the Job by Sabrina O'Malone, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House Publishers. Copyright 2006, Sabrina O'Malone. All rights reserved. |
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22. Develop Emotional Intimacy With Your Kids by Randy Wilson Copyright 2007, Randy Wilson. Used by permission. |
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23. Disappointed on Mother's Day by Mona Shriver This article first appeared in the May, 2006 issue of Focus on the Family magazine. Copyright 2006 Mona Shriver. All rights reserved. Mona Shriver celebrates Mothers Day in Denair, Calif. |
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24. Disciplining as a Single Parent by Dr. David and Lisa Frisbie This article first appeared in the Summer 2011 issue of ThrivingFamily magazine and was originally titled "Mean It Like You Say It." Copyright 2011 by Dr. David and Lisa Frisbie. Used by permission. ThrivingFamily.com. |
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25. Draw Your Children Into the Bible by Lynne Thompson Copyright 2009 Lynne Thompson. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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27. Eating Disorders - Signs and Symptoms by David Wall, Ph.D. and Bonnie Harken Copyright 1999 Focus on the Family. |
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29. Equip Kids for Lifelong Learning by Focus on the Family Adapted from Handbook on Choosing Your Child's Education, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House Publishers. Copyright 2007, Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. Used by permission. |
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by Candice Z. Watters Copyright 2004 Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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31. Fathers: The Power of Perception by John Blase Copyright 2008 John Blase. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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32. Food for Thought by Lauren Winner Originally appeared on TrueU.org. Copyright 2005 Lauren Winner. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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by Lisa Whelchel Adapted from Creative Correction by Lisa Whelchel, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House Publishers. Copyright 2000, Lisa Whelchel. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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by Letitia Suk This article first appeared in the Midlife & Beyond Edition of the June, 2008 issue of Focus on the Family magazine. Copyright 2008 Letitia Suk. All rights reserved. |
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by Sabrina O'Malone Excerpted from Moms on the Job by Sabrina O'Malone, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House Publishers. Copyright 2006, Sabrina O'Malone. All rights reserved. |
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36. God's Love by Kurt Bruner Adapted from Mealtime Moments, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House Publishers. Copyright 2000, Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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38. Helping Your Teen Learn Selfless Living by Marc A. Fey Copyright 2005 Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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39. Holding Tight When Your Teen Rebels by Joe White Taken from Help! My Teen Thinks I'm the Enemy, published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. 2007 Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. |
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40. Hope for the New Year - Single Parenting by Focus on the Family 2009 Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. Used by permission. |
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42. How to Get Things Done With Teens by Sabrina O'Malone Excerpted from Moms on the Job by Sabrina O'Malone, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House Publishers. Copyright 2006, Sabrina O'Malone. All rights reserved. |
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43. How To Talk To A Reluctant Teen by Joe White, Lissa Halls Johnson Taken from Sticking With Your Teen, published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Copyright 2006 by Joe White. All rights reserved. |
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45. Into His Arms by Susan Elizabeth Thomas This article first appeared in the April/May 2009 issue of Focus on the Family magazine. Copyright 2009 Susan Elizabeth Thomas. All rights reserved. Susan Elizabeth Thomas basks in God's grace in Idaho |
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46. Launching Your Child's Faith: Too Hard or Too Scary? by John Trent, Ph.D. Adapted from FaithLaunch: A Simple Plan to Ignite Your Child's Love for Jesus by John Trent, Ph.D., and Jane Vogel (Focus on the Family/Tyndale, 2008) |
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47. Learn the Signs of Bullying by Focus on the Family Adapted from the Complete Guide to Baby & Child Care, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Copyright 1999, Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. Used by permission. |
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by Chip Ingram This article first appeared in the Parents Edition of the April, 2007 issue of Focus on the Family magazine. Copyright 2007 Chip Ingram. All rights reserved. |
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by Tim Kimmel This article was adapted from an article that first appeared in the October/November 2004 Focus on the Family magazine. Copyright 2004 Tim Kimmel. All rights reserved. |
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by Jeanette Gardner Littleton This article was adapted from an article that first appeared in the Parents Edition of the May 2008 issue of Focus on the Family magazine. Copyright 2008 Jeanette Gardner Littleton. All rights reserved. |
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51. Making Mornings Manageable by Michelle LaRowe From The Working Mom's 411 2009 by Michelle LaRowe. Published by Regal Books, www.regalbooks.com. Used by permission. All rights reserved. |
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by Shana Schutte Copyright 2008 Shana Schutte. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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53. Messiness by Lisa Whelchel Adapted from Creative Correction by Lisa Whelchel, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House Publishers. Copyright 2000, Lisa Whelchel. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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54. Ministering to the Prodigal Son (or Daughter) by Erin Prater Copyright 2007 Erin Prater. Used by permission. All rights reserved. |
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by Susan A. Yates Susan A. Yates speaks nationally and internationally on marriage, parenting and women's issues. She is the author of And Then I Had Teenagers. This article originally appeared in the March/April, 2011 issue of Thriving Family magazine. Copyright 2011 by Susan A. Yates. Used by permission. ThrivingFamily.com. |
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by Annette Cole This article first appeared in the Single-Parent Edition of the July, 2007 issue of Focus on the Family magazine. Copyright 2007 Annette Cole. All rights reserved. Annette Cole lives in Springfield, Ore. |
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58. Motivating Kids to Clean Up by Dr. Bill Maier Copyright 2007, Focus on the Family.- All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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by Karen O'Connor Copyright 2002 by Karen O'Connor. Used by permission. All rights reserved. |
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60. Parenting Challenges: Teen Rebellion by Pam Woody Copyright 2009, Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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by Mark Holmen Adapted from Faith Begins at Home, published by Regal. Copyright (2007), Regal. All rights reserved. Used by permission. |
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62. Raising Kids in a Culture Where Po0rnography Abounds by Rob Jackson Copyright 2004 Rob Jackson. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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64. Rebellion and Intervention by Dr. Bill Maier Taken from Help! My Teen Thinks I'm the Enemy, published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. 2007 Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. |
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by Focus on the Family Taken from Parents' Guide to the Spiritual Mentoring of Teens, Copyright 2001 Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. |
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66. Rowdiness by Lisa Whelchel Adapted from Creative Correction by Lisa Whelchel, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House Publishers. Copyright 2000, Lisa Whelchel. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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by Grace Fox This article first appeared in the April, 2005 issue of Discovery Years. Copyright 2005, Grace Fox. All rights reserved. |
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68. Sexy Too Soon by Vicki Courtney This article first appeared in the February/March, 2009 issue ofFocus on the Family magazine. Copyright 2009 Vicki Courtney. All rights reserved. Vicki Courtney is the founder of Virtuous Reality Ministries, which encourages young women to take ownership of their faith and identity in Christ. |
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69. Share the Workload With Your Husband by Sabrina O'Malone Excerpted from Moms on the Job by Sabrina O'Malone, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House Publishers. Copyright 2006, Sabrina O'Malone. All rights reserved. |
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70. So Your Teen's Going To Prom - Now What? by Tammy Darling Copyright 2012 by Tammy Darling. Used by permission. ThrivingFamily.com. |
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71. Special Needs and Marriage: Conquering Communication by Joe and Cindi Ferrini Copyright 2010, Joe and Cindi Ferrini. All rights reserved. Used by permission. |
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72. Stage Fright by Focus on the Family Copyright 2001 Focus on the Family. This article first appeared in the May 2001 Growing Years edition of Focus on the Family magazine. |
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73. Stay-at-Home Moms: Taking Care of Yourself by Jill Savage Taken from Professionalizing Motherhood by Jill Savage. Copyright 2001 by Jill Savage. Used by permission of Zondervan. www.zondervan.com |
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74. Sticking With Your Teen: Having to Say You're Sorry by Joe White, Lissa Halls Johnson Adapted from Sticking With Your Teen: How to Keep From Coming Unglued No Matter What, published by Focus on the Family. Copyright 2006 by Joe White. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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by Sabrina O'Malone Excerpted from Moms on the Job by Sabrina O'Malone, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House Publishers. Copyright 2006, Sabrina O'Malone. All rights reserved. |
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76. Surviving an Adolescent Meltdown by Sally Schrock This article first appeared in the February/March, 2009 issue ofFocus on the Family magazine. Copyright 2009 Sally Schrock. All rights reserved. Sally Schrock has three married children and 15 grandchildren. |
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by Jill Savage Taken from: My Heart's at Home. Copyright 2007 by Jill Savage. Published by Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, OR. Used by permission. |
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by Lisa Whelchel Adapted from Creative Correction by Lisa Whelchel, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House Publishers. Copyright 2000, Lisa Whelchel. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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by Susan Mathis This article first appeared in the February/March, 2009 issue ofFocus on the Family magazine. Copyright 2009 Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. |
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81. Teens and Eating Disorders by Focus on the Family Copyright 2000, 2002 Focus On the Family. All rights reserved. International Copyright Secured. |
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82. The Four Phases of Parenthood by Bob Hostetler 2007 Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. Used by permission. |
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by Susan Mathis This article first appeared in the Couples Edition of the November, 2007 issue of Focus on the Family magazine. Copyright 2007 Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. |
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84. The Impact of Everyday Interactions by Allison Akey This article first appeared in the August/September 2009 issue of Focus on the Family magazine. Copyright 2009 Allison Akey. All rights reserved |
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85. The Legacy You Want to Give by J. Otis Ledbetter and Kurt Bruner From Your Heritage, by J. Otis Ledbetter and Kurt Bruner. Used by permission of Chariot Victor Publishing, a division of Cook Communications Copyright 1996. |
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by John Blase Copyright 2008 John Blase. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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by Tim Sanford Taken from Losing Control & Liking It, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Copyright 2009, Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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88. The Trap of Eating Disorders by Stacey White Originally appeared on Briomag.com. Copyright 2004 Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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89. The Value of Stay-at-Home Mums by Jill Savage Taken from: My Heart's at Home. Copyright 2007 by Jill Savage. Published by Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, OR. Used by permission. |
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90. Tools for Listening to Your Teen by Joe White, Lissa Halls Johnson Taken from Sticking With Your Teen, published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Copyright 2006 by Joe White. All rights reserved. |
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91. Uncovering the Pain Behind Your Child's Anger by Shana Schutte Copyright 2008 Shana Schutte. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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92. Valentine's Day by Catherine Wilson Catherine Wilson is an associate editor at Focus on the Family Canada. 2008 Focus on the Family (Canada) Association. All rights reserved. |
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93. What To Do When Children Lose Their Temper by Shana Schutte Copyright 2008 Shana Schutte. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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94. When Children Use Pornography by Rob Jackson Copyright 2004 Rob Jackson. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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by Joe White, Lissa Halls Johnson Adapted from Sticking With Your Teen: How to Keep From Coming Unglued No Matter What, published by Focus on the Family. Copyright 2006 by Joe White. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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97. Why Apologize? by Joe White, Lissa Halls Johnson Adapted from Sticking With Your Teen: How to Keep From Coming Unglued No Matter What, published by Focus on the Family. Copyright 2006 by Joe White. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. |
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98. Working Moms Need to Delegate by Sabrina O'Malone Excerpted from Moms on the Job by Sabrina O'Malone, a Focus on the Family book published by Tyndale House Publishers. Copyright 2006, Sabrina O'Malone. All rights reserved. |
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99. Your Career Choice ... or Theirs? by Clem Boyd This article first appeared in the April/May 2009 issue of Focus on the Family magazine. Copyright 2009 Clem Boyd. All rights reserved. Clem Boyd keeps swinging the bat as a writer, church leader, husband and father of three in Beavercreek, Ohio. |
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100. Your Teen's Spiritual Gifts by Joe White with Larry Weeden Adapted from Wired by God: Empowering Your Teen for a Life of Passion and Purpose by Joe White with Larry Weeden, Copyright 2004, Tyndale House Publishers. Used by permission. Thanks to counselor Tim Sanford for his contributions to this article. |