How do we foster and nurture a strong work ethic in our kids, which will be pleasing to God?
Intentionality
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 …
How to recognize the causes of teenage anger, and whether it’s just pushback and a desire for respect, or perhaps a more serious discipline issue.
Helping our kids deal with harmful cultural messages
FaithLaunch isn’t the only method for introducing your child to Jesus. But it’s a good way to do it without pressuring your child, exhausting yourself or upending your family’s schedule.
We can engage our teens by caring about what matters to them.
Reading is one of the only entertainment mediums that’s also an essential life skill.
Now is the time for you to realize the incredible impact you can have on your child, helping him or her come to Christ and grow in that relationship.
Is the do-as-I-say-not-as-the-TV-character-does approach to parenting working for you? Here’s why it probably isn’t.
Try using this activity to teach your kids about the existence of God.
Telling the story should not be a one-time event but an ongoing process as the child grows.
Is your little angel having a bad day? It’s important to pick the right solution for restoring heavenly peace.
Given up on the idea of home education? It might be time to reconsider.
Try using this activity to teach your kids that God wants us to be part of His family.
Training up a child in the way he/she should go doesn’t mean ignoring their natural gifts. Take time to understand and perceive your child’s ways, so that you may guide them to be who they are meant to be.
The pros and cons of magnet schools
When my children were toddlers, I installed childproof latches on all the cabinets and drawers within their grasp to keep them from ingesting dangerous substances. During the grade school years, I zealously guarded the shows they watched (“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” was banned) to make sure they didn’t pollute their young minds. When my girls …
The important thing is that you do something creative and memorable to initiate your son into manhood.
We need to take care of ourselves so that we can take care of our family.
Here are some key passages in a boy’s journey to manhood.