To be human is to be gendered — male or female. And one of the most important jobs of a parent is to help their children develop as healthy boys or girls and into strong, confident men and women.
Parenting
Our teen daughter struggles with her sexuality and wants to dress like a boy. We want to help her respect God’s design for sexuality while also keeping our relationship with her strong — but we always end up arguing with her. How can we find a professional therapist who can help us sort it out?
How can we show love to our transgender-identified grandchild without reinforcing the confusion?
Help for Parents, Families & Individuals Resources Addressing Gender Identity With Honesty and CompassionLaura Perry Smalts and pediatrician Dr. Meg Meeker offer compelling evidence for the harmful physical and psychological effects of gender transitions. They speak compassionately about the issues surrounding gender confusion, offering practical insights and hope for people who are struggling with gender …
If I think that my teen might be same-sex attracted, how should I talk to him about it? He’s mentioned the subject several times, so I’m getting concerned.
I’ve been hearing a lot of mixed messages. What are some of the main influences a child to identify as transgender?
My teen son had a wet dream last night. What should I do next? How do I talk about this with him?
A child or teen suicide attempt represents much more than a medical problem. It represents a young person in crisis, crying out for help.
When dads are involved with their kids at all ages and stages of childhood, they will help them grow and thrive
Postpartum depression isn’t something to suffer through in silence. Get help!
This article explains the difference between bonding and attachment, how attachment relates to forming healthy relationships, and what parents can do to foster secure attachment for healthy growth and development.
There is power in verses of the Bible that speak to depression.
Father, I come to you with a humble heart.
As a new parent, I recently realized that my husband and I will be our newborn daughter’s blueprint for how to navigate the world.
Here are a few shepherding tips that have helped me on this journey.
Insights for parenting a new generation
I have always loved praying for our kids, but now more than ever I treasure the time I can spend talking to God about how He is working in their adult lives.
Do you have any advice for disciplining and training uncooperative school-age children? I hear a lot about dealing with strong-willed toddlers, but not so much about older kids. My child is now in the elementary grades and life in our household is still an ongoing battle. Can you help us?
How much control does, or should, a parent have over an adult child?
Children express and receive love in different ways.