Parenting Archives

The toddler years are crazy, and we need different expectations of our parenting in those early years.

“Wouldn’t the world be a better place if every family had a kid with Down syndrome?” I’ll never forget my 9-year-old son Matt saying this one...

Though I wholeheartedly agree that the focus should be on Christ, I wondered if it was necessary to toss out all the old books and ornaments that...

When the kids inevitably ask, “Who is Santa?” what do we say?

The push against parents’ rights is unrelenting. The most recent field of engagement, not surprisingly, is health care.

Daughters and sons are affected by "stuffitis" in different ways, but fortunately, there are cures.

God's showed us His miraculous power at Christmas

The holidays can be stressful because they represent a symbol of family belonging. And there’s the rub for a stepmom...

I am reminded daily of the interconnected nature of my parenting and my theology.

If you are looking for a simple yet effective family Advent activity, take a moment to consider the Jesse Tree.

Check out these low-cost and free ways to commemorate the reason for the season.

It's a fact that teenagers today seem to be crossing their fingers behind their back more and more. They are cheating and stealing more, too.

He arrives each holy season to heal you. To set you free. To bring you deep joy...

With a little effort, dads can ensure a culture of gratitude and worship on the holiday.

A national controversy is linked to a book found in the homes of several parents responsible for beating their children to death.