Parenting Archives

As little girls, most women I know dreamed of adopting a baby someday. I did, but as I grew up, married, and began my own family, those dreams of...

There is no doubt that Halloween's origins can be traced to pagan beliefs and rituals. But if parents dress their kids in costume and exchange...

When we encourage our children to be more loving, we usually encourage them to do nice things for others. We must also show them that love includes...

The number of unmarried women who want to have a child by artificial insemination is growing at an unprecedented rate, even as the age of women...

Even if your kids are playing the tamest games on the market, they can still suffer harm from video games. That’s because video games can steal...

Without getting into the church/state discussion, there are opportunities for parents, students, and teachers to tell others about Jesus...

Within the span of just a few months, two major figures have called for putting a stop to large families -- and at least one has suggested making...

As the news of Bristol Palin’s pregnancy has made its way to the general public, I want to share what it looks like to step into the fray of a...

As parents, we want to cultivate humility in our children. But we need to make sure we don't confuse genuine humility with false teaching that...

Does your family have an outreach? Crosswalk.com contributor Sharon Brani shares the blessings she and her daughters experience through their...

The obesity rate for preschoolers and teens has tripled and, for elementary school kids, the obesity rate has quadrupled. What can be done to get...

In recent years, American Christians have seen a recovery of adoption as a living concept -- and as a focus of congregational celebration.

The time has come to proudly launch your child into the world after years of hard work and tough love. So why can't you stop crying?

Children are continually bombarded with the message that they hold great significance in the universe, and must therefore believe in their...

My son Jonathan has a little extra. A little extra enthusiasm, a little extra innocence, a little extra charm. Oh, and did I mention an extra...