Traveling with kids can be an exciting and rewarding experience for the whole family. However, it also comes with its fair share of challenges. From keeping them entertained to managing logistics, being well-prepared is essential to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey. Plan Ahead: Before embarking on your trip, thorough planning is vital. Research your … Continue reading Tips for Traveling with Kids
Amusement parks provide an excellent opportunity for one to experience the fun and excitement of childhood once again. They also offer a variety of activities and attractions that are designed to keep the whole family entertained. If you are looking for the best amusement parks in the world, you have come to the right place. … Continue reading The Top Theme Parks Around the World
Today, I’ve got a simple idea to help you build a great marriage. It’s fun, too. Laugh together. Proverbs says, “A joyful heart is good medicine” (Proverbs 17:22). Jean and I have great memories of laughing together in the car or around the dinner table. A few times we’ve laughed so hard for so long … Continue reading Bringing Laughter to Your Marriage
Culture moves faster and faster. With jobs and kids and all that goes on in life, balance can be difficult to find. Today, I have a suggestion to make that endeavor a little easier. Consider Carl. Like you and me, he’s busy. His work hours are hectic. He travels frequently. And even when he’s home, … Continue reading Life Balance
Helping children navigate the ever-changing world of technology and social media can be overwhelming. Nevertheless, it’s an important part of today’s parenting agenda. Entertainment consumption shapes who we are, how we think and what we believe. That’s especially true of impressionable children. On our Focus on the Family Broadcast “Becoming a Screen Savvy Family,” we’re … Continue reading Becoming a Screen-Savy Family
Showing Up for Women this Women’s History Month and Beyond Every March, we celebrate and honor Women’s History Month by focusing on the incredible accomplishments of women. Our focus should go beyond the generosity of women like MacKenzie Scott, who has promised to give away most of her fortune by challenging traditional grantmaking. It stretches further … Continue reading Leveling the Playing Field
The staff, board, and partners of the National Committee of Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) were deeply saddened to hear earlier this month about the passing of one of philanthropy’s most impactful leaders, Janine Lee. Janine was the longtime president and CEO of Philanthropy Southeast, one of the country’s largest networks of philanthropic foundations and leaves a lasting impact … Continue reading NCRP Remembers Janine Lee, President and CEO of Philanthropy Southeast
Guy and Amber Lia were convinced that they’d made a mistake as soon as they got married. Neither had communication skills to work through differences. Both reacted to each other instead of responding. Only a short time after their wedding, their relationship spiraled, and they considered throwing in the towel. Every dating couple imagines marriage … Continue reading Identifying Triggers in Your Marriage
It’s time for your checkup! Not a checkup for your body, your teeth, or your car, but for your marriage. According to research, only 19% of couples take part in pre-marital counseling. Of those who get married, only a third seek counseling before getting divorced. And of those couples, many limp into a pastor or … Continue reading Marriage Checkup
I’ve always believed that a child’s first teachers are mom and dad. Most parents understand their role during their child’s preschool years. But once their child begins elementary school, many parents defer a lot of educational responsibilities to teachers and administrators. In short, they step back and let the professionals take over. Tragically, that’s a … Continue reading Putting Children First in Education
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