Parenting Archives

You’ve always known the moment would come. But when one of your kids is ready to graduate from high school, it’s easy to feel caught off guard....

Author Mitali Perkins knew from first-hand experience that children in public schools are rarely taught the fundamentals of the Christian faith. As...

A friend, Randy, wrote to me about a tradition he and his wife have with their sons. Each young man has a rite of passage celebration when they...

My family is used to being hugged. It's so normal and natural they don't feel awkward about it - not even our boys. Yet some families shy away from...

"Life is like a video game. Everyone has to die sometime." The opening statement above was spoken by Devin Moore, a teenager who murdered three...

The desire to be a parent is a natural, God-given longing that can be profoundly strong. Whether you’ve experienced infertility, a miscarriage, or...

Maybe you feel like you're not a good enough Christian to be an effective spiritual equipper. It is a big responsibility, but our Heavenly Father...

Gone were the cheerful greens and yellows from before. Gone were the cottony clouds and the shining sun, and gone was the big pink smile. This time...

An authentic godly example is indispensable to the transfer of the language of biblical womanhood. Not only will our model of a godly woman provide...

Many felt the magnitude of Christ's sacrifice on a deep level when they saw Mel Gibson’s version of The Passion. As Easter approaches, we want our...

When I tell my boys to say hello to "Mr. Smith," Smith will often respond by saying, "Oh, it is fine for him to call me John." Well, no, it really...

With all the negative we hear about video games, could they possibly offer any benefits to our kids? Author Mitali Perkins thinks so. She explains...

You are the leader of your home now and as daunting as that role may seem, God has equipped you to fulfill that responsibility. He wants to give...

Pioneer parents grew up in homes they don't want to duplicate. They've worked hard to point their marriage and children in a different direction....

Some educators claim they would rather focus on what's "real" than pass on values. But former elementary school teacher Jane Jimenez argues that...