Author Michele Howe discusses the transition parents have to make to establish a new identity and parenting role when their children leave home.
Parenting
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
With the prevalence of teen suicides, parents can’t help but wonder, even worry, about their teen and depression.
We have a great relationship, but ever since his father remarried, his stepmom has started putting these thoughts in his head about me.
Sometimes you have to start by doing what’s right and good by your stepkids (even when you don’t initially like them).
You can encourage stepsiblings to bond through shared experiences.
Suddenly, I was the single father of a 4-year-old Disney princess and a little boy who had just learned to walk.
Get over your need for your step kids to like you.
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.
Step into a new area of relationship with your adult child
Patience helped one man earn a place in his stepdaughter’s heart.
When it comes to showing affection, let your stepchild set the pace.
Margot Starbuck and David King offer advice to parents from their book, Overplayed: A Parent’s Guide to Sanity in the World of Youth Sports. (Part 2 of 2)
Margot Starbuck and David King offer advice to parents from their book, Overplayed: A Parent’s Guide to Sanity in the World of Youth Sports. (Part 1 of 2)
Do the decisions you make for your family regarding Halloween reflect the faith and values you demonstrate the rest of the year?
You can help your kids see the value of the overlooked and unloved. Explore how you can develop and grow your child’s capacity for compassion in their relationships and friendships.
Here are some helpful suggestions for finding a balanced approach to children’s sports.
Learn how to determine what your child really wants when your kid says he or she wants to live with the other parent.
“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give HIs life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28 NIV)