Sheila Seifert

Seasonal devotions based on a frontier painting by Morgan Weistling

Dirty dishes. Messy bedrooms. Toys on the living room floor. Some days, there just isn’t a good way to avoid the chore wars. But there is always tomorrow, and you can be proactive.

your kids don’t know the answer to, “What grade are you in?”

Parents can create opportunities for their kids to serve and teach them to be aware of the people around them.

Steven and Mary Beth Chapman have guided their kids through grief and confusion. They’ve done this by being real and sharing openly as they’ve grappled with their own emotions and unresolved questions.

Would my apple pie be as good as Nana’s this year? – Original fiction based on Morgan Weistling’s painting ‘Family Traditions’

Are you looking for things do you do with your grandkids? Try these creative ways to build memories and enjoy each other even more.

You can find good books for your kids by starting with our list of genres and then matching books to your children’s interests.

How special is it for relatives to rally around your kids?

How a millionaire’s past led him back to the streets of Kenya.

Understand what motivates each of your children and whether those motivators are formed within themselves or developed through external circumstances.

With her parents’ help, Sadie Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” fame moved past her fear and anxiety to walk in a confidence that comes from God.

Try these ideas to help teach your children the true nature of joy

Learn about eight “smarts” that will help you recognize your children’s interests and abilities and help you strengthen them.

Do you want your children to grow closer to God, but don’t know how to encourage them in their walk? Find articles on how to lead your child to Jesus and how to teach them faith basics. 

It’s never too early (or late) to teach kids to be respectful.

A conversation to have with your children about those who are suffering for their faith — when your children are ready

If you don’t have time to read all the books that your kids may have to read during class, consider reading book reviews for parents about these books. After all, once kids learn to read well, a book’s reading level is less important than whether the content inside is developmentally appropriate.

Learn how to find books to read to your kids and get a list to start today!

Creating a mission statement can help your family concentrate on its purpose and help you as you minister to others.

Encouraging a Christlike heart in our children starts with being authentic in our faith, modeling Christ’s love and allowing our children to experience Him. Then they can respond to what He is doing in their lives.

Where do you start the home-schooling experience? How do you keep from being overwhelmed by it?