“Parenting”

In this video, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff shares some research from psychologists and recommendations for parents who are preparing to talk with their kids about sex.

When kids first enter the picture, the focus is often on the mother's role in parenting which can leave the husband feeling isolated and useless. But, according to research a father actually has a big role to play!

In this video, Dr. Veola Vasquez shares some practical tips for young adults as they try to build the trust of their parents.

How should parents encourage a child to step into responsibility and adulthood? Take a look at this video for some advice from Dr. Veola Vazquez.

Dear CMR,

This is a two-part question: My friend and I got into an interesting discussion the other day about Halloween and whether Christians should engage or not. Things got heated and we ended angry with each other and frustrated at the conversation. First, can you give some advice on how we might reconcile after the blowup? Second, can you share thoughts about Halloween and how Christians should or should not engage?

Signed, Slightly Spooked.

You’ve taken the childbirth classes. You’ve read all the books. You’ve heard your friends’ stories and your family’s unsolicited advice. Finally, after a long nine months, you meet your bundle of joy. Now what?

Dr. Chris Grace outlines 5 mistakes that parents often make as their children become more independent.

In this article, author Arlene Pellicane encourages parents to think about how to launch adults as opposed to babysitting children.