Gregory and Marina Slayton

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  Aug 18, 2015

  CP Reader: What to Do With Teen Caught Texting Same-Sex Partner

  Perhaps your daughter does not understand who she is or whose she is for a very good reason: rejection. Rejected by her birth parents, rejected from her country and then (effectively) rejected by the mother who adopted her.

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  Aug 11, 2015

  Game of Thrones: Should Christian Parents Let Their Kids Read This Book?

  Our child, age 14, brought home "Game of Thrones" to read. He says that everyone is reading it but we object to the content. He does not usually enjoy reading for pleasure.

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  Jul 28, 2015

  Losing Faith: Tips for Christian Parents Whose Teen Is Not Interested in Church (EXCLUSIVE)

  My wife and I are concerned that our children are finding the life of faith not particularly relevant. They are in their teen years. What steps can we take to show them the importance of faith in their lives?

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  Jul 23, 2015

  EXCLUSIVE Kids' Addiction to Electronic Media: How Parents Can Wisely Put a Limit to Gaming and More

  My spouse and I are really concerned that our son is always on some form of electronics: videos, computer games and even his homework is on the iPad. What can we do to limit his time in front of a screen so he can live a normal life?

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  Jul 21, 2015

  Homeschool vs. Public School: How a Christian Parent Should Decide on Education

  We have a 4-year-old son who is starting school next year. I am getting all sorts of advice from my family and friends. All the choices can seem overwhelming at times. Public school, Christian school, private secular school and even home schooling are on the table. How do I know what is best for my child?

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  Jul 12, 2015

  What to Do When Your Teen Lies About Dating

  Parent's Question: I was shocked to find out that she had lied to me about shopping. Instead she was meeting a boy at a pizza place – and that this relationship had been going on for some time. What should I have done and what should I do today? I have done nothing because I do not want to lose her trust by admitting to checking her texts.

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  Jun 21, 2015

  'It's Not Cheating, It's Sports Strategy': How Christian Parents Can Teach Kids to Choose Integrity

  My middle school son was recently playing in a basketball game when a kid on his team pretended to get hurt by a player from the opposing team. What should I be doing as a parent to communicate how strongly that cheating is not an acceptable strategy in life?"