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Parent and Small Group Leader: A Child Needs Both

 Kristen Ivy Kristen Ivy

April 10, 2020
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8 Do’s and Don’ts for Interacting with High Schoolers on Social Media

 Kristen Ivy Kristen Ivy

December 20, 2019
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3 Easy Ways to Impact a Middle Schooler’s Identity and Faith

 Kristen Ivy Kristen Ivy

November 15, 2019
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Do You Know What Matters to Me?

 Reggie Joiner Reggie Joiner

November 5, 2019
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Two Mistakes You Might Be Making When it Comes to Understanding Kids

 Kristen Ivy Kristen Ivy

November 1, 2019
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How to Answer High Schooler’s Biggest Questions With Action

 Kristen Ivy Kristen Ivy

October 18, 2019
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