Help your toddler adjust to changing activities and transitions with personal items.
Parenting Trait
My daughter, Sam, and I were on our own for 12 years. During that time, my girl grew from a little girl to a teenager, and with each passing year, one thing remained consistent: back-to-school chaos.
Summer survival tips for the single parent
You can encourage stepsiblings to bond through shared experiences.
When it comes to showing affection, let your stepchild set the pace.
Patience helped one man earn a place in his stepdaughter’s heart.
With the prevalence of teen suicides, parents can’t help but wonder, even worry, about their teen and depression.
Get over your need for your step kids to like you.
We have a great relationship, but ever since his father remarried, his stepmom has started putting these thoughts in his head about me.
Parents can and should try to safeguard their children from the influence of the world, but when the “world” is the other household, parents face a difficult challenge.
You can help your kids see the value of the overlooked and unloved. Explore how you can develop and grow your child’s capacity for compassion in their relationships and friendships.
Here are some helpful suggestions for finding a balanced approach to children’s sports.
“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)
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.
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?
Making gifts for our extended family has created even more meaningful relationships.
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.