A little humor, a little innovation, a little creativity and, frankly, learning the skill of “letting it go and blowing it off” is a big part of being a happier, more realistic and peaceful mom who works outside the home.
Parenting
Get tips for single dads who are raising sons.
A mom’s primary job isn’t cooking dinner, changing diapers or helping a preschooler glue colored macaroni on a coffee can as a Father’s Day gift.
Working through the pain and rediscovering joy
Sports have so much to teach us about what it means to live well. Yes, good character can be taught in Sunday school, but it is “practiced” on the court, diamond, gridiron and track. Virtues such as tenacity, perseverance, fairness, integrity and responsibility can be developed and strengthened as surely as the muscles and skills …
See which of these traditions might work for your family!
Help kids ages 4-7 learn God’s Word
Spending one-on-one time with each of your children
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Achieving what is best for your child’s education
Here are a few ideas real moms and dads have created to set an atmosphere where words of affirmation and moments of celebration can be shared.
Having a master list of all household-related contacts is a necessity.
Here are some factors that can make it tough to validate, nurture and keep your fingers off the “control” button.
Celebrate personal moments in a powerful way that can breathe life into a young person’s heart and future!
If every parent’s job is to make sure his or her children turn out “right,” it would mean God messed up.
Our task is not only scriptural instruction but also role modeling.
What is the next teachable moment or transition in your daughter’s life? How can you add affirmation and encouragement to that moment?
How control and responsibility affect the relationship between you and your teen.
Helping churches include special needs ministry
Understanding the differences between control, responsibility and liability — and how those nudge parents to try controlling teens.