Parenting Archives

It’s not that I’m cynical, but let’s face it, most our children have a toxic case of the gimmees. And yet, can we blame them?

The expense of Christmas presents for a whole family can be overwhelming for a teen. So how do you show your love?

We can agree that parenting as a team during the holidays has its challenges. So how can you and your spouse create a memorable season for your...

You've probably heard the scary stats: 86% of teens drop out of church. But what does research really show?

To best integrate profession and parenting, here are my top ten tips:

If I’m being completely honest, I’ll admit that having children is, more often than not, the only reason I’m in church.

When you are a mother, guilt is a state of being. I personally am plagued with guilt every time I stop and think about my effectiveness as a...

The constant noise of media has stunted a child’s ability to pay attention to anything that isn’t exploding on screen.

Successful single moms don't just make random "to do" lists. They strategize -- and they account for every hour of their day.

Jesus turned everything upside down. Those who appeared to be the least likely, entered God's kingdom first in line.

We are moms. We are warrior moms. United forever by the tight bonds of motherhood, we share this journey that we hold dear.

In our society, we don’t have the time for kids who daydream. What we fail to realize is that daydreaming has real benefits to our children (and...

When I became a single mother, my smiling became a challenge. Can you relate?

The truth is, moms are often put in positions that they would rather not be in. Positions where we have to trust others to play a part in our...

As I’ve been on this journey of discovering how to lose control and find freedom in Christ, there are three things I have discovered.