Parenting Archives

How do you respond to a prodigal child?

How can we be unafraid like Moses' mother? The verse in Hebrews gives the key—faith. Only by faith, we gain the power to release our children,...

How do we pivot from the harsh reality of a merciless world of manmade standards and works, and show our children God is love? How do we reflect...

Chores and personal responsibilities are most successfully introduced when parents consider each child’s unique ability. Implementing new routines...

Motivation matters because it separates worshippers from behaviorists—a child of God from a legalist. There is grace for those who submit their...

The question we must all ask ourselves is this: how will I honor God with this gift of raising kids, and how will my family utilize media for good?

Let’s strive to not let mealtime steal our joy and precious time with family. May we take a moment to plan, prepare, and keep it simpler so we can...

There is something special about taking time to cook together. There is something about being involved in the process of creating the meal that you...

Early parenthood is lived as a blur.  The details swirl together, nights run into the daytime, sleep is in short supply, and the survival of...

Our children are learning from us every day. We only have about 18 years with them at home. As I think about my own marriage, there are a few...

What better way to love your children than to pray regularly for them? If you don't know where to begin praying for your children or grandchildren,...

We attended church as a kid. I'm not sure I got much out of it, but I did learn the rhythm of attending church every Sunday. It was ingrained...

In today’s world, kids have more commitments than ever before. Sporting events, play practice and other events both after school and weekends can...

Let’s instead try quieting the replay of criticism from those around you (who also may be frazzled by overload), and lovingly self-confront in...

Infant baptism, i.e., the baptism of believers’ little children, is not only rooted in Scripture but was the practice of the Church in the first...