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Unfortunately, in today's educational climate, there's a decent chance students will encounter teaching that is not consistent with their Christian...

Rude behavior, back talk, whining, foul language, and a lack of manners all show how commonplace disrespect has become in today’s society...

Exerting parental influence in the area of friendship requires us to activate two ancient spiritual disciplines -- presence and prayer.

With today's sexualized lyrics and dance moves to match, should schools do away with dances?

It is now confirmed that at least 6 people have died from a recent shooting at an Amish schoolhouse Monday morning in Lancaster County, PA. Why is...

I have been both a bread slice and I have been the filling in what I call a "Momwich." This is a scenario where three generations of women (mother...

More and more of us are hiring specialists to do things that used to be our responsibility. This isn't always a bad thing - but squeeze with me...

Entrenched in the teaching of readin', writin' and 'rithmatic are lessons and messages designed to shift and shape values. And it's not always in a...

I used to feel guilty and selfish when I set aside time for myself, but the more I mother, the more I realize that one of a mother’s greatest needs...

In Scripture we see God expects children to obey their parents while commanding parents to embrace their God-given authority. What does this...

Another school year has begun and an estimated 15 million young men and women will be pursuing studies at the college and university levels....

Most of us single parents have learned others can't fulfill our expectations. But we keep hoping, don't we?

So why did we watch the VMA awards? At this stage of parenting, it's all about keeping them company as we try and train them to be ambassadors for...

As parents, we've all made sacrifices for our children. But is parenthood supposed to remind us so starkly of what we've lost to assume this role?

"Thank you for dinner, Mrs. Porter. It was delicious. May I be excused, please?" Every adult at the table stared open-mouthed in awe at...