Parenting Archives

When you pray and meditate on Scripture, you teach your child that God is trustworthy, and when they believe in God as their Sustainer, they will...

Be willing to see the strengths in your kids’ parenting style, even if they do things differently. Remember, they love their children and want...

If God has called you to educate your children in the public school system, I encourage you to teach them to put on the whole armor of God every...

And God, as I step into a season of big, scary unknowns, allowing one teen to drive alone while another packs up and moves off to college, help me...

Rather than tell me my child who lost everything is lucky, try saying, “I am happy you get to be a family” or “What a blessing he is.”

I would never make an argument for a parent to offer up permission for gaming in their homes flippantly. However, I would make a solid argument...

Also, if your mornings tend to involve lots of nagging and persuading your child to get ready, why not try some practice runs? Set your child's...

Our children and teens will make wise friend choices and questionable friend choices. The more we can express genuine interest in them and allow...

Of course, deep down, we all know that watching our children growing up and growing in independence is what being a parent is all about, but there...

You may not always hear it, but you are truly special, and our hearts and prayers are with each of you. May God continue to bless you, keep you...

Boys need to know how to care for themselves, such as cooking meals and doing laundry. I've made it a point to teach my boys cooking, cleaning, and...

Hear from Crosswalk contributor Amanda Idleman as she talks about her faith and life experiences with marriage, foster care, homeschooling, and...

Well, friend, as a mom that has dabbled in nearly every education option possible (probably because I have double-guessed making these choices way...

Laying out clothes and checking backpacks for supplies and homework after dinner can help everyone avoid a frantic rush in the morning. But don’t...

But, as the days get closer to the start of the school year, my excitement can quickly turn into anxiousness. My mind begins to wonder as...