Parenting Archives

Before I became a mother I did not think it a very difficult job. I grossly underestimated motherhood.

Most of our children’s difficult phases are temporary. But how we choose to handle them can have more lasting impact.

Parenting can make you crazy. While kids don’t come with an instruction manual, you do have somewhere to turn for help—the Bible. God longs to...

Only prayer can take me from a place of fear and worry to a place of peace and trust.

My sweet friend, Samantha, wrote these beautiful promises for the single mom (or any mom).

Child development specialists refer to the ages of three to five as the “Magic Years” because little ones at that age are learning rapidly and...

It’s much easier to just believe we did the best we could, the past is in the past, and our children turned out fine. But as much as we’d like to...

Theology is a big, scary, intimidating word to some people, but really theology is just the study of God. So, theology is ultimately important for...

Most people are thrilled to learn they are going to be parents. But in many families, the parents’ goals are never realized.

Raising a child is a monumental undertaking. The sheer scope of the task requires more than any one person can provide. The most influential person...

Most everyone does it. In fact, studies show the average person does it 30 times each day. Yet, no one likes it. I’m talking about complaining.

Am I ready and willing to stand before God and rise to a higher calling for me and my family?

Many would insist that drinking isn’t a sin. But for others, drinking has resulted the neglect of important responsibilities related to motherhood....

Instead of trying to react to an ever-changing barrage of information directed at our kids, we must be proactive and address the root cause of...

With limited time and attention, the most critical conversations include matters of her physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Yet, keep in...