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Purposeful Parenting When Your Child Rules You and Your Home

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[Is your home child-centered? Sadly, this philosophy is misleading many parents. The child(ren) are enabled to dominate when instead they must learn humility, empathy and self control, and the 3 r’s – Respect, Responsibility and Resourcefulness. I share this important guest post by homeschool Mom Mrs. June Fuentes (with her permission), because we want your families to thrive.]

A reader recently commented:

I’ve been reading your blog for some time now. I’m a stay at home mother parenting my 4 year old. I feel absolutely frustrated and maybe that is why, now, I’m reaching out for help.

I am ashamed to admit this, but maybe someone can help me restore peace to my home.
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“I’m Sorry, We Don’t Do Sleepovers” & 4 Reasons Why Not

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(While sleepovers are not a black and white issue, this thought-provoking guest post by Angie Tolpin of Courageous Mom may help you make a decision based upon the convictions the Lord impresses into your heart. And for those wondering, our family did not do sleepovers either for the same reasons.)

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Warning: If You Vaccinate Don’t Give Acetaminophen Before/After

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In published research in the Journal of Restorative Medicine, compelling evidence is shown that acetaminophen (sold as Tylenol or Paracetamol) (does not cause autism) but increases the incidence of autism, attention deficit with hyperactivity and asthma in genetically and/or metabolically susceptible children. In the US, acetaminophen is sold over-the-counter, in spite of the fact that it results in death for hundreds of Americans each year.

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Parents Play Key Role Helping Kids Avoid Gender Confusion

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At the news of every child’s birth, what’s the first question we ask about the baby – even before we ask if the baby is healthy? We want to know if it’s a boy or girl!

Knowing the sex of the child is the first way we begin to connect with and understand the new human being. To be human is to be gendered – male or female. And one of the most important jobs of a parent is to help their children develop as healthy boys or girls and into strong, confident men and women.

How do we as Christian parents keep our children from gender confusion and teach them about gender and gender distinction in light of the huge cultural and moral shift that has been taking place?

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“Tricky People” Concept: What Your Kids Need To Know In This Culture

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The “Tricky People” Concept is so helpful to our children’s understanding of how to relate to others in our culture today. I share this vital guest post by Jodie Norton (with her permission) because we want your children to be safe.

“It’s not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings.” ~Ann Landers 

How the “Tricky People” Concept Saved Jodie’s Boys

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Are We Starving The Hearts Of Our Children?

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My heart is breaking for the souls of our children. I am thinking there might be a negative reaction from readers on this topic. I need to speak the truth, for what is the use of a blog if not to influence our culture? Please do not confuse this with me thinking I have all the answers. I know I don’t, but there is trouble already in the making….

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