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Families@HBC Blog
Navigating Relationship Challenges: How to Have More Constructive Conversations with Your Partner
Relationship challenges are a universal experience, you aren’t alone in it. We think effective communication is going to be key in working toward resolving them
Praise Power: How Encouragement and Positive Reinforcement Can Increase Your Influence as a Parent
In the challenging yet rewarding journey of parenting, the power of praise, positive reinforcement, and encouragement cannot be overstated. By harnessing these tools effectively, you can significantly increase your influence as a parent.
How Can We Encourage Strong Sibling Relationships?
[Sibling relationships] are very key in making us who we are and if we get them right can help us maintain stability and peace way into adulthood.
Comparison is the Thief of Joy: How Do I Know The Kind of Life I Want To Live?
In the age of social media, it's easier than ever to fall into the trap of comparison. We aren’t aiming to do but it’s such a small step from looking at what others are posting and thinking about what you’re doing or not doing
Tips from the Potty-Training Trenches: Parent's Survival Guide
Potty training is a journey filled with ups and downs, but with a positive, intentional approach and a bucket load of patience, you'll help your child master this skill.
‘Just Like Clockwork’: The Importance of Routine in Creating Stability for Our Kids
We strive hard to provide kids with nurture and stability in the home environment so we support their growth and development. One super powerful tool in achieving this is the making of routines
Preparing for Adolescence: Strategies for Parents of Tweens and Teens
Adolescence is a time of rapid change, physically, mentally, emotionally and even spiritually and understanding the unique needs and challenges of this stage will enable us to create a healthy and supportive environment for our teens.
Beacons: Helping children Share their Faith
We want our kids to share their faith, but we worry they might become “that religious kid” in their class. Here’s some ideas we hope can set them up to win.
Family Prayer: How Can We Pray with Kids and Keep It Enjoyable?
How can we encourage children to enjoy prayer?
Digital Age Parenting: Balancing Screen Time vs. Real-Life Experience
How can parents help kids to balance screen time and ‘real life’ experience.
Managing Stress as a parent: 8 Self-Care Ideas to help keep you sane
Parenthood is a beautiful and rewarding journey, but it can also be demanding and overwhelming at times.