Children Need Love, Not Just Rules To feel loved is one of the most basic human needs — and for children, it’s the most essential of all. Sadly, many children around the world are abandoned, neglected, or emotionally isolated, even…
Tough Love Starts Early As a parent, your natural instinct is to protect your child — to create a secure, loving environment where they feel safe and valued. But sometimes, protection is mistaken for overindulgence. When children are shielded from…
Sibling Rivalry The home should be a place of peace—but for many families, it can feel more like a battleground. Sibling rivalry is one of the most common challenges parents face. Constant arguments, shouting matches, and petty fights can make…
Middle School Teens Now Vaping Vaping—a form of smoking using electronic cigarettes—has become increasingly popular among middle school teens. What was once seen as an adult habit is now considered “cool” by many children as young as ten. Over the…
Stability Married parents play a vital role in creating a stable foundation for children. In the ideal American cultural image, happy and flourishing families include two parents committed to one another and to raising their children together. Kids thrive in…