As we reach retirement age, the temptation is to think our time is finally our own. But what if God has something else in mind for us during this new life stage?
Family Relationships
Do you allow your children to enjoy the same rights to privacy that you have as a parent and as an adult?
As a single parent, I orbited around my kids’ lives, but that wasn’t healthy for me … or for them.
Ready to volunteer? Before you dive in, you’ll want to keep a few tips in mind to make your experience the best it can be.
Thinking of your children as masterpieces created by God doesn’t help them until you share those insights with them.
Navigating a role shift when adult children move back home.
Adaptability is a big part of helping older children “leave the nest” well.
Some mothers coparent their kids with their own mothers. Through cooperation, these women can encourage healthy development in their children and grandchildren.
Of all the elements that contribute to a positive volunteering experience, perhaps the most important is “fit.”
Author Shannon Guerra offers help to parents struggling to cultivate a bond with their adopted children. She also suggests ways we can support adoptive families.
Divorce is difficult for children. Confusion and hurt can often lead to resentment and emotional separation between kids and parents.
Bob Goff, the best-selling author of Love Does, has not lived a typical life and chose to not be a typical parent. Instead, he chose to be intentionally engaged with his children and their individual adventures.
Dwelling on truth will help your child make wiser choices and discover better solutions to the challenges she faces.
Kara Tippetts on shepherding the hearts of our children amid the stress of life.
Take steps to lower your financial stress.
Take steps to keep communication with your kids open and honest.
Dating becomes more complicated when you are a single parent.
Help your kids deal with the disappointment brought on by the other parent.
Setting the tone of leadership while your children are young prepares you to lead well throughout your child’s life in your home.
As a single parent, resist the urge to retreat from healthy relationships.