Teach your teens selflessness . . . even in a materialistic world.
Parenting Techniques
In addition to being intentional about communicating with your children, be intentional about modeling and sharing your faith.
Parents need to continually repeat the basic truths of God to our children.
When you bring your baby home from the hospital, the rigors of basic training begin.
Take every chance you can to practice faith-talk with your children.
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.
Working through the pain and rediscovering joy
Our task is not only scriptural instruction but also role modeling.
Understanding the differences between control, responsibility and liability — and how those nudge parents to try controlling teens.
How to reach children ages 0-3 with God’s Word
Providing a way for your child to gain an understanding of how his day will go may eliminate some of the undesirable behaviors that tend to rear their ugly heads during transition times.
Tips for family calendars, storage ideas, “office space” for kids and more
If the midweek scavenger hunts have left you searching for a more manageable morning system, here’s a plan of action.
Having a master list of all household-related contacts is a necessity.
There are a few key areas where you’ll get the most bang for your buck (and your time and effort).
Help kids ages 4-7 learn God’s Word
Helping your child find new friendships after the big move
Take a look at seven common faith-launching worries parents face.
If your kids ever wonder, “What does God look like?” send them to me. I’ve seen His hands. I’ve seen them all my life – on an Iowa couple named George and Ruth. Before I could even read, I watched those hands empty bedpans, prepare sponge baths and feed Ruth’s elderly mother. During my teen …
A clever idea changed my perspective on my kids and household duties.