True legacy consists not of what we leave behind, but of what we instill in others.
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We no longer get to make the “right” decision for our adult children. But we can keep our expectations from planting seeds of bitterness that may eventually overflow into our relationship with them.
We can’t sacrifice the future that God has for our kids because of our own fears and insecurities. There is a middle, a balance, and a transition. Here are some ways to help your teenager successfully transition into adulthood.
Is there really a path to online fame and easy money for our kids?
In the spirit of Titus 2, an older mom shares four truths homeschooling moms need to knowIn the spirit of Titus 2, an older mom shares four truths homeschooling moms need to know
Parenting your pregnant teen is a whole new level of motherhood. It can also be a deepening of your relationship.
When we were young boys living in Australia, our dad was a concert promoter. On one particular tour he lost everything – our house, our car, our family’s life savings.
A girl grounded in her identity will still feel discouraged when she doesn’t have the relational connections she craves, but a lack of friends won’t define her. And it won’t destroy her. And if she’s practicing confidence and selflessness, the lonely seasons won’t last forever.
For Christian families, there’s an overwhelming importance upon understanding the roles of female and male. However, our culture emphasizes different aspects of these roles from Christianity. In the Christian context, the origin point for this conversation lies at the beginning: the creation of woman and man.
If the writers of the beloved Wonder Years television series were right – that growing up happens in a heartbeat, that one day you’re in diapers and the next day you’re gone – then the parenting season is equally brief, poignant, and profound.
Being honest with our children is important. Even in stressful times, it can build trust. Developing an understanding of your family’s unique fears and stresses can benefit your ability to cultivate security.
Build a strong family by creating a family purpose. Everyone from the smallest to your teens will feel the unity.
The Easter story can be confusing to young children. Use the things popular culture associates with Easter today to teach kids about the real meaning of Easter.
Help your children grasp and understand the depth and importance of Easter. Use our mini-lessons to teach them certain aspects about Easter.
Where do you start the home-schooling experience? How do you keep from being overwhelmed by it?
We can make saying night time prayers more meaningful. After all, we are teaching our children how to talk to God.
In a world where genders are easily confused, raising boys alone can seem hopeless.
Because Mike and I were widowed, not divorced, we thought we’d found the easy button for blending families: no joint-custody or child-support hassles.
50% of females and 35% of males reported that they had abused or been violent toward their partner.
Families who nurture shared time, traditions and values create a sense of belonging that helps kids thrive.