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Uninvited Guests - How to Raise Positive Kids in a Negative World, Part 2

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28 min·October 21, 2025

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Conflicts with our kids are inevitable. And one of the most intimidating things about parenting is the fear of losing our kids when these conflicts present themselves. Join Chip has he lays out 8 keys that’ll help you build securely bonded relationships with your kids. If you want to learn how you and your child can weather the storms ahead, this message is for you.

Four principles for positive parenting

  1. Effective parenting begins with positive CLEAR-CUT OBJECTIVES! -Ephesians 6:4
  2. Effective parenting demands we PRACTICE what we PREACH. -1 Corinthians 4:14-16
  3. Effective parents build relationships that BOND. -1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 11-12

8 “Keys” that build relationships that bond

  • UNCONDITIONAL love
  • Scheduled TIME
  • FOCUSED attention
  • EYE contact
  • ONGOING communication
  • Meaningful TOUCH
  • Have FUN together
  • PRAY together often
  1. Effective parenting requires CONSTANT REPAIR and ONGOING MAINTENANCE. -1 John 1:9

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