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And Then I Had Kids By Susan Yates Susan Yates, mother of children who were once all under the age of seven, gives you a helpful guide for facing the challenges of raising young children.

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There's a New Baby at My House by Susan Ligon Although it is normal for siblings to feel jealous towards a new baby, there are some steps parents can take to help prepare siblings for the arrival of a new baby. A little preparation and forethought can prevent a lot of frustration and rivalry later! More Pre-school issues articles

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Growing Spiritually with BOZ the Bear Guests include: Dennis DeShazer, Jon GreenOn today's broadcast, BOZ co-creators, Dennis DeShazer and Jon Green, join Dennis Rainey to explain how the friendly green bear, BOZ, can help parents teach their children about the world around them. Today's special guest is BOZ the bear. More Pre-school issues broadcasts

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A full drawer of imagination
Janel Breitenstein
Suggestions for fostering creativity in your children. Adjustment issues
Julia DesCarpentrie
A day full of frustrating challenges gave me a good laugh years later. Baby time
Jennifer Dyer
Moms need other moms. Cultivating quiet
Janel Breitenstein
Setting a tone in my home that allows for the spiritual disciplines of quiet and solitude is my responsibility. Taking it easy ... and I don't regret it
Sabrina Beasley
Many moms can raise children and still be involved in a multitude of activities, but I had to slow down in order to enjoy the process of raising my son. The Dreaded Picky Eaters
Janel Breitenstein
Encouragement for a common problem with preschoolers. Q & A: Babysitter Blues
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
How can we break our 3-year-old of throwing tantrums when the sitter comes over? Q&A: Disciplining a Child in Public
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Letting your child know your expectations before you go out in public together can act as a deterrent to inappropriate behavior. Q & A: Mealtime Challenges
Dennis and Barbara Rainey

Q & A: Disrespectful Speech and Whining
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
How should we react when our preschooler answers with "Who cares?" to our requests? Bath Time and Modesty
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
At what point should children stop bathing together? Cody's Lesson
Tim Kimmel
When we got out of the car, I could tell I had picked a bad day to bring a little kid to the mall. Introduction to Fatherhood
Howard Hendricks
No Cinderella Story
Barbara Rainey
Life is no fairy tale of magic formulas, but instead it requires walking by faith. Potty Training a Strong-Willed Child
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
You must set the rules and the boundaries, not your toddler. Q&A: Discipline for a Young Child
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
If you find yourself being controlled by your toddler, you need to take steps to stop the child from dominating you. Q&A: What to Do About Children Expressing Anger Through Hitting
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Our assignment as parents is to tenderize the child’s conscience to the Holy Spirit and to the law of God. Romance: Surviving the Diaper Phase
Glen and Christie Hoos
School Choice
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
The Toddler Years
Susan Alexander Yates
Things That Go Bump in the Night
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
What to Do About Thumb Sucking
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Who Are You and Me Now That We Are Three?
Elisa Morgan and Carol Kuykendall
One of the greatest challenges of marriage is to constantly accept and keep up with the changes that inevitably come with each new phase of life. Understanding Your Young Child
Mary May Larmoyeux
As adults, it is not always easy to identify with our children, but a few changes in perspective can help us step into their world.