Parenting Archives

Everybody seems to have an opinion for new parents. How does a couple forge their own way as they raise up pint-sized gifts from God?

Men deeply desire to be good examples to their children. I'm a father, and I've talked about fatherhood with countless other dads. Those...

I believe a lot of harm could be avoided if men were fighting the right battle against the right enemy, and better understood their role as a...

How can we help our children sew church so deeply into the fabric of their lives that when they leave our homes, they will continue going to church...

Author Lois Wyse once said, “If I had known how wonderful it would be to have grandchildren, I’d have had them first.”

Sometimes we hide our sin from our family because we think that confessing them will damage our relationship. In fact, the opposite is true.

Little eyes watch everything you do, so be sure to model great behavior. That means being intentional about attitudes and conduct you most desire...

I’ve been a single mom for five years now, and am struggling with Paul's assessment of singleness being a good thing.

Moms can often entertain thoughts like these: “Did I make the right decision? How will this experience affect her? Will she forgive me for messing...

I wish we’d prayed with our children more than we did. I admit it was hard to find the time—and the energy—but when we did, it was so worth the...

Despite the rising awareness about mental health, parents aren’t sure how to start the conversation with their teens or they may feel like it’s a...

A Christian heritage is a beautiful thing. Raising our children in church plants seeds that later will yield a bountiful harvest. “Train...

Co-parenting requires dealing with the “worms in the can” and letting painful emotions take a back seat to the needs of the children.

God gives us the Scriptures to show us exactly what He wants to accomplish through our family.