Raising strong-willed children can be demanding, but it’s also incredibly gratifying. When taught with patience and firm, loving guidance, they can become life-changing leaders.
Parenting
Experts recommend traditional toys as best for teaching all the skills your baby should develop in the first months of life. And even better news for today’s cash-strapped parents: traditional toys are inexpensive.
The growth of humility in your child’s life will lead to positive development in many other areas of their character and relationships.
Most mothers know tummy time play should occur during the early months, but many have no idea why it is important. Without understanding the reasons for this recommendation, it is easy to skip it when your baby fusses, spits up, or seems panicked.
Here’s an easy way to teach your kids to dive into God’s Word: show them how to R.E.A.D. the Bible!
This journey to raise godly teen disciples will demand patience, love, and commitment, but its rewards are everlasting.
Learn how to address and answer your child’s questions about LGBT pronoun usage. Then, cultivate healthy conversations about how to equip your children to communicate using love, care, and compassion.
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.
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.
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 …
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.