Is your desire for recognition distorting how you see your relationship with your stepkids?
Family Relationships
Encourage your kids to think creatively when they’re crafting a memorable day for Mom
You’ve got this, Mom! Remember, what you’re doing is important, even when you feel like a failure.
Sons and daughters need their dads to connect with them on a regular basis. But since dads relate to their kids differently than moms, it can be challenging to know what the best ways are to connect. Dr. Meg Meeker offers tips for building healthy father-son and father-daughter relationships.
Does your child misbehave in a way that can be traced back to something you do? Is your teen’s rebellious attitude similar to yours? Your kids’ behavior isn’t your fault, but sometimes it means you have work to do.
One of the biggest decisions a couple will make is deciding on the working arrangements following the birth of a baby.
When a new baby arrives, an older sibling may become jealous. Here are some ideas on how to make sure you give enough attention for two and not wear yourself out.
Sometimes it’s nice to give traditions a little twist.
What do your teens fear most? It’s different than what you fear for them. Dr. Kevin Leman discusses three things you may not realize your teens fear and what they need from you so they can stop being afraid.
As you and your family ring in the new year, consider these ideas for getting your year off to a great start!
Why stepparents need to respect physical boundaries
Intentional parenting just means having a plan
Our kids show us what it means to have the bold spirit of a child. They live all in, and through them God shows parents how to do the same.
Get ideas for approaching October’s harvest season with mindfulness, while still keeping true to your family’s standards.
I wanted to fix my stepson’s problems. But I had to accept that they weren’t my problems to fix. It took some time for me to realize this. Here are some truths I have learned about letting go.
Stepsibling jealousy can be subtle, volatile and destructive, but detecting it isn’t difficult if you know what to look for.
Prepare your teens to get along with the people they’ll live with in college
Do your kids feel overlooked? Try these simple ways to give them one-on-one attention.
Sometimes it’s hard to keep calm and be the dad.
Joe Battaglia explains what it means to have a father present in the lives of teens.