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Parent with Vision Jun 25, 2026

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Children often struggle to find their identities. Jim Daly explains why effective parenting is all about having vision for who your children are and for who they can become.

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Bullying Jun 24, 2026

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Bullying is pervasive in public schools. Children facing this situation need to know that mom and dad are on their side. Jim Daly shares four ways parents can support their kids when they’re being bullied.

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When Marriage Doesn't Go as Planned Jun 23, 2026

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Weddings don’t always go as planned. Neither do marriages. Even the best relationships face obstacles. Jim Daly shares how successful couples keep their relationship a top priority even when life doesn’t go as planned.

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We Can Overcome Jun 22, 2026

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If your struggles seem too big to overcome, don’t give up hope. Jim Daly explains why you can accomplish more than you think if you have a deep enough reason why.

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Juneteenth Jun 19, 2026

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Juneteenth memorializes the end of slavery in America. Jim Daly explains why, although our nation will never be perfect, our country is worthy of praise because it stumbles forward, toward our highest principles.

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Overcoming Father's Day Jun 18, 2026

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Father’s Day is important because it focuses our attention on fatherhood, one of the most important roles in society. If Father’s Day isn’t joyful for you, Jim Daly shares how to overcome your emotional struggle and find healing.

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Do Her Eyes Sparkle? Jun 17, 2026

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They say eyes are the window to the soul. Men, if that’s true, then what are your wife’s eyes telling you? Jim Daly explains why what you see in her eyes might very well depend on what she sees in yours.

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Assume Less, See More Jun 16, 2026

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When conflict happens in marriage, spouses assume they know exactly what happened and why. Jim Daly explains why two factors help a couple overcome conflict: one is the facts; the second is their interpretation of the facts.

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No Phone Zone Jun 15, 2026

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Children spell love T-I-M-E. Jim Daly shares a “no phone zone” idea that can help your family create deeper bonds with each other using time you already have available.

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Roughhousing Boys Jun 12, 2026

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When boys roughhouse, parents have a choice: overprotect them or allow them room to discover what they’re made of. Jim Daly offers advice for finding a good balance with high energy boys.

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