Giving your child a phone is an important decision today. Arlene Pellicane talks with Jim Daly about how it's wise to make sure your kids are ready for a phone before they actually get one. Also, John and Danny will encourage you to not be a helicopter parent on your kid's phone usage.

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How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well

When Should Your Child Get a Cellphone?

Your Teens Need You, Not More Screen Time

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How do you trust God if your teen rebels? Jodie Berndt and Jim Daly talk about how you can have hope, even if your teen isn't following Christ. Plus, Danny and John address why blaming yourself is not a good strategy if your teen acts poorly.

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Praying for Your Teen’s Heart and Future

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Learning from the Prayer Life of Jesus

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Teaching your kids about the Bible is one of the most critical things you can do. Danny and John share how they tried teaching their kids about God's Word. Also, Danika Cooley joins Jim Daly to bring up how she's trying to teach her young kids Bible stories.

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Family Reading of Scripture

RVL Discipleship: The Study

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Many single moms today feel overlooked. To offer some encouragement, Jim Daly talks to Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells to remind single mothers you are not alone. Plus, Danny and John bring up safe places where single mothers can find support.

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How do you make prayer a priority when you're getting pulled in a thousand directions? Stephanie Thurling and Sarah Holmstrom talk with Jim Daly about why prayer is not a formula. Also, Danny and John offer some encouragement if you've responded harshly to your kids when you felt stressed.

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Pray With Young Children

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Every parent has had a moment where you say, "God please help me!" Danny and John open up about times they felt overwhelmed. Then, Jim Daly talks with Sarah Holmstrom and Stephanie Thurling. Sarah shares about a stressful situation with her young kids, and what she learned.

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Are you the type of parent who can tolerate some clutter, or do you hate it with a passion? Jim Daly and Kristi Clover explain how different people have varying degrees of clutter tolerance. Then, John and Danny will provide some encouragement if you feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in your home.

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How to Get Your Children to Pick Up Their Things

Simple Ways to Organize Your Home and Family

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What chores have you asked your kids to help out with? Kristi Clover and Jim Daly talk about ways you can involve your kids in doing household chores. Plus, John and Danny will encourage you to teach your kids to appreciate chores instead of complaining about them.

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