Parenting Archives

I think that with the right attitude going in, the following resolutions can help to get the New Year off to a positive start.

God says in Zechariah 10:6, “I know their pain and will make them good as new..."

Fasting is a powerful discipline that allows you to have a deeper connection with God. But how can you incorporate it into the demands of family...

Instant gratification has become a hallmark of our culture...

How can we make Christmas new when we've celebrated this holiday so many times? We begin by being fully present.

In a few short days the family and I will be packing our bags and making our way to California.

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.