New Parents

• 4 Encouragements for Moms Who Struggle with Motherhood It's not that I don’t have the desire to cherish my little ones; it's that I often feel like I can't. Julie Davis Mar 19, 2020 comments
• Is God Calling You or Someone You Love to Be a Foster Parent? Amanda Idleman Mar 12, 2020 comments
• 3 Encouragements for Parents Who Are Utterly Exhausted The early months with a newborn are not the only years of exhaustion. Until the elusive extra-long vacation arrives on the backs of magical fairy wings, here are a few things to know. Kendra Fletcher Mar 09, 2020 comments
• How to Fight Only Existing in Survival Mode as a Parent 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 all involved takes what feels like a massive effort. Thi... Amanda Idleman Feb 19, 2020 comments
• 9 Ways to Make Little Ones Feel Loved Due to life's busyness, the reality is we have to be intentional about connecting with our kids on a daily basis. Amanda Idleman Jan 08, 2020 comments
• Is it Sinful to Spank Your Children? Spanking is a sin when done out of anger. The Word of God says to not sin in your anger, in other words, reacting out of your sin nature is against God’s perfect will for loving relationships. A child does n... Lisa Brown Aug 28, 2019 comments
• When Should I have the Birds and the Bees Talk with My Kids? When trying to discern when and how to teach your kids about sex, you must know your child well enough to know when it’s time to begin a dialogue about sex. A wise parent will realize your child will likely ... Rhonda Stoppe Aug 19, 2019 comments
• What I Wish I Could Tell Myself on the Day I Became a Mother There are so many things I know now that I wish I’d known then. And If I could go back in time, this is what I’d say. May Patterson Aug 19, 2019 comments
• How To Share, Not Force, Your Faith With Your Kids Here are five ways you can begin--or continue--discipling your children in the faith, even when they don’t appear to be listening at all. Cindi McMenamin Aug 05, 2019 comments
• 10 Bad Pieces of Advice New Parents Have Heard But Shouldn’t Follow Everybody seems to have an opinion for new parents. Soon, feats of superhuman compassion will be required of them—running on nothing more than a little sleep, a few kindly donated meals, and a limit... Meg Gemelli Jul 29, 2019 comments
• 10 Ways to Be a Godly Example for Your Children Little eyes watch everything you do, so be sure to model great behavior. That means being intentional about attitudes and conduct you most desire to develop in your youngsters. Karen Whiting Jul 22, 2019 comments
• 5 Ways to Stop Entitlement Before it Grows Are you constantly reminding your children to say “thank you” when they are the recipients of kindness? Do you also find yourself frustrated when they complain or behave with a sense of entitlement? Exer... Cindi McMenamin Jul 15, 2019 comments