Most parents believe they're pretty good at communicating love toward their children. But did you know that saying “I love you” only begins the process of communicating your love for your child?There are some important communication practices to consider. For example, has your child ever said they were hungry and you told them they weren't because they just ate?
https://firstthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bruno-nascimento-eo11MS0FSnk-unsplash.jpg8531280Julie Baumgardnerhttps://firstthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ftf-logo-300x186.pngJulie Baumgardner2018-07-23 00:00:002020-10-30 15:16:50The Key to Your Child’s Heart
Dad, being involved matters. Here are just a few reasons why.Teenage girls who are close to their fathers are far less likely to become sexually active.Teenage girls are twice as likely to stay in school if their fathers are involved in their lives.“Fathers dramatically underestimate the importance of themselves in their daughters’ lives. They withdraw much too quickly, doubt their significance and influence, and grossly misunderstand how very much their daughters need and want to have a good re…
https://firstthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/FathersWhatResearchSays-e1583962856939.jpg5531400Julie Baumgardnerhttps://firstthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ftf-logo-300x186.pngJulie Baumgardner2018-07-19 00:00:002020-10-30 15:32:49Fathers: What Research Says
Everywhere you turn these days it seems everybody is talking about the economy and its impact. Financial experts often discuss the dangers of people living beyond their means, and it seems that many are reaping the consequences of doing so. But despite the financial woes, is it all bad? Clearly families are getting hit hard.…
The Key to Your Child’s Heart
Most parents believe they're pretty good at communicating love toward their children. But did you know that saying “I love you” only begins the process of communicating your love for your child?There are some important communication practices to consider. For example, has your child ever said they were hungry and you told them they weren't because they just ate?
Fathers: What Research Says
Dad, being involved matters. Here are just a few reasons why.Teenage girls who are close to their fathers are far less likely to become sexually active.Teenage girls are twice as likely to stay in school if their fathers are involved in their lives.“Fathers dramatically underestimate the importance of themselves in their daughters’ lives. They withdraw much too quickly, doubt their significance and influence, and grossly misunderstand how very much their daughters need and want to have a good re…
Family and Finances
Everywhere you turn these days it seems everybody is talking about the economy and its impact. Financial experts often discuss the dangers of people living beyond their means, and it seems that many are reaping the consequences of doing so. But despite the financial woes, is it all bad? Clearly families are getting hit hard.…