“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)
Parenting
Teaching children to respond with kindness even when others are bothersome.
Practical tips for moving with little ones and making the transition easier for them.
Encourage your super-hero-loving kids in pointing to real-life individuals who have made an impact in history and today.
Making gifts for our extended family has created even more meaningful relationships.
Kids in blended families have circumstances that make life more stressful for them. As parents and stepparents, making ourselves aware of their perspective is one of the most loving things we can do.
If you are fortunate enough to have extended family living nearby, why not resurrect the often-overlooked tradition of a family meal?
Ann Mobley offers guidance and encouragement to parents who are struggling with their child’s homosexuality. (Part 2 of 2)
Ann Mobley offers guidance and encouragement to parents who are struggling with their child’s homosexuality. (Part 1 of 2)
Author Joanne Kraft explains how and why parents should set healthy boundaries in the lives of their children in a discussion based on her book The Mean Mom’s Guide to Raising Great Kids. (Part 2 of 2)
Are your little ones getting into everything? Here are a couple of ideas to help you safely get your toddlers through this active stage of exploration.
Author Joanne Kraft explains how and why parents should set healthy boundaries in the lives of their children in a discussion based on her book The Mean Mom’s Guide to Raising Great Kids. (Part 1 of 2)
Who are your kids when you’re not around?
One way to help kids understand the value life from the start is to use these practical ideas to teach them that life, in and of itself, is sacred.
Parenting is an opoprtunity to help shape, model and influence the character of your children.
Kids may not initially comprehend the importance of doing what is right, so parents can help them better understand that moral choices are good for them.
One way to keep kids from feeling entitled is to encourage gratitude as your children’s first response.
Author Dannah Gresh explains how parents can encourage their tween and teen sons to pursue goodness in a culture that celebrates bad behavior in young people. (Part 2 of 2)
Author Dannah Gresh explains how parents can encourage their tween and teen sons to pursue goodness in a culture that celebrates bad behavior in young people. (Part 1 of 2)
Clearly articulating our expectations regarding abstinence helps teens understand its importance.