Parenting Archives

You've probably received an e-mail about the upcoming fantasy film The Golden Compass by now. And you may be wondering "Is this movie really so...

Ward felt despicable. How could he have said such a thing to his child?

I’ve come to realize that my mother was right, parenting IS a lifetime commitment.

Should children be encouraged to think for themselves? This question is far more difficult than it first appears...

Jason Ceyanes, the 35-year-old superintendent of schools in Argyle, Texas, decided to crack down on sexually-suggestive dancing at the local high...

Do you have a tough time balancing “need to know” with providing your teen “some private space?”

Here are some all-too-common scenarios that can burst the bubble of unrealistic expectations at Thanksgiving – and what you can do if you encounter...

During the holidays, our family interactions can get messier than the dishes after Thanksgiving dinner. How can we keep the celebration joyful?

Children need to understand the individual stories of the Bible within the big picture and to know that these stories are not disconnected, but...

Are the answers given at your house gentle, truthful, humble, and delivered with kindness, understanding and wisdom? Or is your behavior...

There's got to be a better way to shepherd our families through the holidays—to be able to slow down enough to enjoy each other and not get caught...

Such a big life change will affect you and your family in profound ways. Here’s how you can think through the important issues before adopting.

Why is it that when you really need kids to move quickly, they choose that time to move in slow-motion? Expert Hal Runkel gives parents tips on...

Children today are more timid and anxious than ever before. Is it possible Christian culture contributes to the problem?

Parents dealing with a troubled teen can feel a similar sense of grief and loss as if the teen had actually died. This puts a great amount of...