My wife, Cathy, and I stared at each other in disbelief as our oldest daughter, Christy, told us she was running away. When she started packing her suitcase, we knew she was serious. Cathy and I weren’t sure if we should laugh or cry — after all, Christy was only 6. Our daughter told us …
Parenting Trait
Try using this activity to teach your kids that God wants us to be part of His family.
Is your little angel having a bad day? It’s important to pick the right solution for restoring heavenly peace.
Sippy cups, playgroups and lots of energy — welcome to the world of toddlers, where everyday is an adventure!
Help your tween grow into a thoughtful young adult by prioritizing your relationship rather than simply listing rules.
Before she was a teenager, Chelsea* had a cell phone. She also had her own bedroom complete with a TV and a computer with Internet access. As she continued growing up into a young teen, she made regular salon visits and had an artificial tan that made her look much older than she was. By …
The sensitive parent is attuned to his or her child’s natural rhythms and responds to those appropriately and timely.
If your kids ever wonder, “What does God look like?” send them to me. I’ve seen His hands. I’ve seen them all my life – on an Iowa couple named George and Ruth. Before I could even read, I watched those hands empty bedpans, prepare sponge baths and feed Ruth’s elderly mother. During my teen …
Now is the time for you to realize the incredible impact you can have on your child, helping him or her come to Christ and grow in that relationship.
Family secrets can destroy the love and trust the family has fought so hard to build.
Suggestions for an effective bonding experience
The adoption journey is resplendent with unforeseen detours, mountaintop experiences, formidable challenges — and magnificent views of God’s grace all along the way. Without preparation, this journey can be more than challenging. With awareness and planning, the journey can be one that promotes growth, blessings and healing for all involved. Here are a few things …
The beautiful truth for adoptive parents is that God has placed children in their families for healing and redemption.
Take a look at seven common faith-launching worries parents face.
This clever discipline method is less exhausting and more successful than ranting, raving, blaming, pleading, begging or threatening.
Anger can be a normal, and necessary part of your child’s development. He’s trying to express needs, trying to control his environment, and trying to become independent. He’s also trying your nerves!
How do you help your children care for others?
Is the do-as-I-say-not-as-the-TV-character-does approach to parenting working for you? Here’s why it probably isn’t.
Here are three ways parents encourage their kids to misbehave.
Having trouble getting your toddler down to sleep? Here are some ideas for making the bedtime experience less stressful.