Sometimes we, as parents, need to let go of our expectations so we can embrace the ‘beautiful mess’ of family life.
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How active are you in the lives of your children?
Does your child still wet the bed? Here are some tips for helping you and your kid get through these nightly inconveniences.
Every day, our kids face any number of culture-induced or immoral decisions. Here’s how to help them make moral choices on their own.
This stage combined with rebellion is not easy. Lean into your support system to help you stay emotionally balanced and to maintain perspective as you guide your preteen into the teen years.
Do you know how to parent your creative kids? Poet Tanner Olson has some advice for you. Learn how to effectively connect, support, and encourage the creativity in your family.
Little moments in your child’s routine make for great times of worship to God.
A lot of us have limited time to spend with our family. That’s why it’s important to make the most of that time together.
Help children understand that their sexual identity is an indelible part of who God created them to be.
Enjoy these inspirational stories and unique celebrations of Christmas from Phil Vischer, Jim Daly, Elisa Morgan, and others.
When your oldest child is 30, and you ask him or her, “What’s your most treasured Christmas memory?” what do you want to hear?
Does the permissive parenting style work? Learn more about the practical side of this parenting style and its potential risks and pitfalls.
In his book Your Best Life Later, pastor Andy McQuitty explores how writing letters to his kids not only prepared his kids to live their best life, but also how he could live his best life as a father. Explore these messages from Andy to positively impact your parenting approach with your kids.
Ask the Lord to give you empathy for your mother, to help you understand, and to show you how you can love and support her in her struggles.
There are hundreds of things to teach our kids during their lifetime. Here are just twenty-five things that I want my kids to know. What would be on your list?
One of the most effective parenting strategies is to simply take advantage of everyday opportunities to love our children and instill the right values.
When school shootings occur, our kids are likely to be afraid, mad, and confused. Remember that these are emotions created by God. They don’t need to be avoided, ignored, or silenced. However, as parents, we can direct our children towards the hope that God offers.
As a counselor, I’m often asked how to talk with kids about tragedies such as the latest school shooting. Here are some strategies I offer in my practice for intentional and effective conversations about tragedy.
Have you ever heard of the verse that mentions being fearfully and wonderfully made and wondered what that means? Learn more about this complex and deep topic that can positively shape your children’s identity and future.
Preparing for fatherhood contains a mixture of fears and joys. Read about one story of a soon to be father and his journey towards growing into fatherhood. Then, discover how you can overcome four common fears of fatherhood.
