Our children will face big decisions, wondering if God has a direction. Help kids navigate life’s crossroads by teaching that there are reasons God remains silent.
Adaptability
Adaptability is a big part of helping older children “leave the nest” well.
Consider using three biblical, anger management techniques to connect with your kids and nurture young hearts.
Take steps to lower your financial stress.
Dating becomes more complicated when you are a single parent.
One mom tells the story of her fight for her daughter.
Quit trying to be both Mom and Dad.
It’s easy to forget what our ultimate job is — to work toward preparing and releasing our kids into the world, to help them trust God and to go on to serve Him.
Understand what motivates each of your children and whether those motivators are formed within themselves or developed through external circumstances.
Stay-at-home moms and work-outside-the-house moms need each other.
How to teach kids to bounce back after they face adversity or hardship.
Does your teens need guidance for the future? Prepare them for successful careers after high school, even when they don’t want to go to college.
The ability to adjust and respond with flexibility and optimism is a lifeline to the struggling family. Learn how adaptability is one of the seven traits of effective parenting.
Be intentional when blending families to smooth the process.
It’s not as easy as you think. Get solid tips for merging stepfamilies.
Help your toddler adjust to changing activities and transitions with personal items.
My daughter, Sam, and I were on our own for 12 years. During that time, my girl grew from a little girl to a teenager, and with each passing year, one thing remained consistent: back-to-school chaos.
Summer survival tips for the single parent
Parents can and should try to safeguard their children from the influence of the world, but when the “world” is the other household, parents face a difficult challenge.
Suddenly, I was the single father of a 4-year-old Disney princess and a little boy who had just learned to walk.