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.
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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?
God intentionally created our bodies to move! Here are some fun ways you and your kids can get some exercise together.
A concept emerged that led to the birth of American freedom, a celestial idea that still reverberates – that all men are created equal.
Parenting sensitive children is a tremendous privilege and responsibility. Here are six ways that we can help our highly sensitive child thrive through our parenting.
Moms, are you busy, stressed, and tired? Take the self-care assessment below to learn what areas of self-care for moms you can strengthen.
You want to train your teen to have thoughtful conversations on difficult cultural topics. One marked by compassion and kindness.
Young people are often confused by rhetoric coming from their peers, schools, and media. How can parents respond when asked about abortion?
Helping young children process grief is a challenging, but beautiful privilege.
We’re not promising that an overnight summer camp will immediately provide your child with an abundance of confidence for the rest of his or her life. However, we are confident that, in age-appropriate doses, experiences like camp will present your child with opportunities for healthy development.
One of the most effective parenting strategies is to simply take advantage of everyday opportunities to love our children and instill the right values.
How does a parent recover and move on from the tragedy of their child committing suicide?
Find ways to cope by making sleep a non-negotiable within the demands of motherhood.
The good news is there are things we can do to help our children with anxiety attacks. Here are are few things you could implement.
I knew my daughter was struggling emotionally, but I had no idea about the extent of her depression.
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.
ADHD in kids does provide its own unique set of difficulties and obstacles. Learn more about ADHD and how it shows up in children.
As our kids grow up, they begin to ask more questions about the world. Unless you or your spouse is a scientist, these questions can often leave you feeling like you don’t have the “right” answer. Explore how the intersection between science and faith can guide your conversations about potentially difficult topics.
Finding a way to fit science and religion together can feel overwhelming. For our teens, logic and reasoning present some of the greatest threats to complete belief in Christianity. However, as parents, you can guide your teen to a deeper understanding of how God created science to support our faith and belief in Him.