Marshmallow moms are sweet. Who doesn’t love sugar? But being overly soft and sweet in our parenting can be detrimental to our kids.
Boundaries & Limits
Discipline that seeks to build God-honoring identity leads to God-honoring behavior — find out what that means.
When you pick your battles well, you continue to build your relationship with your teen. Here’s how.
Set the expectation for children so they have a greater awareness of their surroundings, and oftentimes, the needs of others.
Creating and maintaining a routine can help you meet the needs of every member of your family.
Teach appropriate and biblical thinking and behavior.
Equip your kids to take a stand against bullying.
Once children understand the need for self-control, it’s easier to train them in this fruit of the spirit.
There is a personal and societal cost of bullying.
Children need clear direction and consistent follow-through.
When it comes to showing affection, let your stepchild set the pace.
Here are some helpful suggestions for finding a balanced approach to children’s sports.
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.
Use this checklist to help prepare your teens for independence.
Peers play a large role in a teen’s life. Helping them discern how friends influence them can give them a more successful experience.
As their parent, you need to find the balance between being your child’s friend and being her parent.
Consider parenting your teens in a way that will keep their online lives healthy, too.
It may be uncomfortable, but the stakes are high. And your teen needs to hear the truth. From you.
Here is one practical way parents can help teens who feel caught between the irresponsibility of childhood and the privileges of adulthood.
Sometimes all the lessons kids learn through sports aren’t positive. Here are some tips to help you avoid the negative lessons.