Parenting

Be intentional and sensitive in your influence as a mother.

There is a fine line between encouraging and nagging.

Teaching kids to show compassion doesn’t have to be complicated.

Choose to reclaim your schedule.

What does your Nativity say about you?

Find support as you nurture your family and earn an income.

These are some ideas for what children can give to others.

Help your child understand the importance of spiritual transformation.

Here are activities to teach kids about praying for our nation.

Catch glimpses of the miraculous in unexpected places.

Learn how to teach kids about God’s creation and offer examples for intelligent design.

Focus on the Family President Jim Daly and his wife, Jean, discuss the cultural pressure moms and dads feel to be perfect parents with perfect children, and explain how imperfect families can actually be healthy families when grace is freely given and received. Dr. Meg Meeker sits in as host. (Part 2 of 2) 

Equip your kids amid the cultural messages about sexuality.

Focus on the Family President Jim Daly and his wife, Jean, discuss the cultural pressure moms and dads feel to be perfect parents with perfect children, and explain how imperfect families can actually be healthy families when grace is freely given and received. Dr. Meg Meeker sits in as host. (Part 1 of 2) 

The best way your children can discover the joy and freedom of faith is through connecting with, not lecturing, them. Be that person for your children and let love — not legalism — overflow in your family. You can develop the necessary traits and approach to avoid legalistic parenting within your family.

Find the right strategy to keep your kids from ending up with a chaotic readjustment, homework time and home life.

You can help your kids give generously to others.

How did Jesus celebrate the Sabbath?

Four families use their creativity and passions to serve others around the world.

One family opened their home to needy people in their community.