Blended families are like minefields. There are places to step that go boom. That’s because blended families add special complications to the already difficult jobs of marriage and parenting. That doesn’t make the blended family bad at all.

What about the importance of encouraging gratitude and generosity into the hearts of children. Here are four tips on how to do that. Tips: Help foster gratitude as a lifestyle. (Luke 17:11-19) Ways that ungratefulness sneaks into our lives.

Podcast Interview with Kal Otis Kal is the owner of Creative Ministry Group Consultants as well as  the family and children’s pastor at South Park Church in Park Ridge, Illinois. The Creator of this universe has created people with different learning s...

Written by Dr. Jim Dempsey The first Scripture Christian parents will likely quote when asked about their duty is Proverbs 22:6:  “Train up a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Podcast Interview with Sheila Halasz - Sheila Halasz  has college degrees in Elementary Education and Early Childhood/Special Needs Preschool, She has master's classes in curriculum development and a Ministry and Theology Certificate from Princeton Th...

Here are 10 tips for greeters.  Remember, it is more than a handshake. Smile. Personal warmth.  Look like you enjoy welcoming people. Fresh Breath. (Enough said) Make eye contact - Read their body language.

Podcast Interview with Patrick Snow - Patrick is senior director of Christ In Youth’s SuperStart! A weekend event designed specifically for preteens.  www.ciy.com/superstart - QUESTION -Why is ministry to preteens important?

Want to weaken the relationship with your child? Follow these simple steps: Use a behavior modification approach to your kids. This psychology dominates in most schools and parenting books. If you find yourself saying "If you do this,

Gina McClain, is a speaker, writer and children’s ministry dirtector at Faith Promise Chruch in Knoxville, TN. - Action Steps for Leading the Way (each described in the podcast) Take responsibility. Make time to assess

I am so glad to introduce you to a wonderful man in kids’ ministry who has invested his life in children and parents alike.  I had the privilege to talk with Jim and learn more about his new book: - Parenting Unchained: Overcoming the Ten Deceptions T...