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Embracing the Empty Nest
Are you struggling with the idea of an empty nest? Consider the blessings that God has in store as children gain independence and transition out of the home.
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Loving Your Prodigal Child
Do you struggle with how to love a prodigal child? Follow God's example and learn to love your child well even when they are making poor choices.
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Relinquishing Control of Adult Children
Letting go of our adult children can be difficult. Learn how trusting God and praying a prayer of relinquishment can offer you freedom and peace.
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When an Adult Child is Mentally Ill : Dos and Don'ts of Responding
Are you struggling with how to respond to an adult child diagnosed with a mental illness? Discover wisdom for how best to support and encourage them.
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Parenting: Communicating with Children at a Distance
Do you find it challenging to communicate with your college child away from home? Consider this wisdom for helping you to navigate conversations from afar.
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When an Adult Child is Mentally Ill: Handling Feelings
Mental illness in the family is challenging. Here are pointers for dealing with mental, emotional, or substance-use problems that occur within the family.
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Adult Children Caring for Elderly Parents: Building Perspective
Problems between an elderly adult needing care and an adult child trying to provide it often stems from an inability to understand the other's perspective.
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Four Keys to Becoming a Better Parent
Are trying to practice better parenting? Explore 1 Thessalonians to see the parenting plan that the Apostle Paul utilized in his nurturing of the church.
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Finding your place as a parent of adult children
Are you struggling with navigating the transition to parenting adult children? Explore some truths from scripture for making the transition smoother.
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Should I Provide Financial Help for an Adult Child?
Wondering if you should financially help an adult child? Thoughtfully consider how to come alongside to encourage independence instead of hindering it.
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