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Graduation: Grief and Gratitude
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

In some ways, her graduation this week is a continuation of everything I’ve been experiencing since I gave birth over 18 years ago. Motherhood feels like an extended journey of letting go.

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Axis: Teen Culture Translation
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

We are here to help you navigate today's culture and connect with your teen through meaningful conversations that last a lifetime. Axis offers a massive library of culturally-relevant guides, video...

Letting go of parental control with adult kids
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

When children enter adulthood, our role as parent changes, too. Here's some advice for parents: Let go of control, and let God give your adult children the freedom to live on their own.

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Sarasota sheriff warns parents about 15 apps that could be used to target children
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office made headlines last year when it released a list of apps that could put children at risk of being targeted by predators. Now the sheriff's office has added more...

Minimizing culture shock in parent and child
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

How parents can prepare themselves & their children for the shock of entering a new culture? Some tips for before you leave & once you arrive.

By Carole Hallett Mobbs...

Guiding the Grief with Lauren Wells
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

Cultural Trainer and TCK Program Director of Culture Bound — an organization that specializes in providing language and culture training — and author of the blog TCK Training joins us in this week’...

New study links phone use and mental health issues in teens
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

A new study in the journal Child Development shows nighttime usage of a cell phone can increase anxiety and depression in teenagers and reduce self-esteem. This is the first study that shows a dire...

7 Truths When Your Child is a Missionary
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

Letting go of kids is hard, especially when the call of Christ takes them to places outside of a parent's comfort zone. Here are 7 lessons I've learned.

By: Brenda L. Yoder

What is Epigenetics? The Answer to the Nature vs. Nurture Debate
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

Scientific research shows that experiences can affect whether and how genes are expressed. Nature vs. Nurture is no longer a debate—it's nearly always both!

Parent Cue
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

Parent Cue is a team of family experts and everyday parents working together to help you make every moment count as you launch your kids on their next big adventure. Explore the resources Parent Cu...

Dare to be different - Parenting - WORLD
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

Ten reasons why parents should offer the gift of a smartphone-free childhood

11 Safe Video Chat Rules You Probably Haven’t Taught Your Kids
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

You can provide safe video chat for your kids. They can enjoy building close relationships with loved ones and avoid dangerous people and situations with these rules.

By: Jen Ferguson

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