Your teen has the potential to make a profound impact on their peers, leading them to the saving grace of Jesus Christ and nurturing a lifelong love for God.
Parenting
Are you a bad parent? Tim Hawkins weighs in and humorously dances around that question until he comes to a realization about parenting.
Few words carry more awkwardness and confusion than puberty. However, this is the most critical point in your son’s life. Take initiative in leading your son through these physical, emotional, and mental changes.
When your daughter recognizes that you believe in her, she begins to believe in herself, and has confidence to pursue her dreams.
Many grandparents are assuming parental roles, which can mean huge lifestyle changes. Don’t allow these disruptions to bring discord; instead, address issues before they became major hindrances.
These seven traits offer parents the tools they need to break harmful parenting habits and the opportunity to replace them with healthy practices.
Good parenting equals good kids? Even though that parenting formula is common, its assumptions didn’t account for our reality.
Do you know how to nurture your kids in their God-given talents so even when they’re little, they can be big dreamers?
Porn is not just a “guy problem.” Uncover the truth about porn and how it affects you, even if you don’t view it.
The best way to ease visitation for my children was to welcome them home with a warm embrace and the gift of decompression time.
As our world continues to stray from God’s design for sexuality, it’s appropriate to wonder how we’ll convey that good design to our families.
Helping our students to discover their identity in appropriate ways will ease the pressure and anxiety they feel around defining themselves.
Estimated reading time: 11 minutes Mari clutched the edges of the kitchen sink and stared at the never-ending pile of dishes. The second she ran a load in the dishwasher, more sprang up around the house. She could follow the trails of Cheerios to them. Her head ached, and she couldn’t remember what day it …
If you’re parenting solo, most likely your happily ever after didn’t turn out as you had imagined
Gratitude doesn’t come naturally—it’s something we learn and practice.Teaching kids to be thankful is essential for their emotional, relational, and spiritual growth.
Are you curious about the ideal time to introduce your child to the teachings of the Bible? The answer is that it’s never too early to start.
Are you teaching your kids to recognize false gospels?
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Many of us cringe at the thought of ‘the talk.’ Whether we think back on our own experiences, reflect on our parents’ awkward style discuss the ‘birds and the bees,’ or consider how we’ll talk to our own teenagers, healthy conversations about sex seem like an impossible task. Yet, teenagers …
How can you make discipline a reality in your family? It doesn’t happen overnight. Explore a few guiding principles to help implement important discipline steps in your family.
We desire what’s best for our children. That’s why we’re distressed when they hurt or make unhealthy choices.