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Christening is known as a form of baptism, common in the Catholic or Anglican Church. Typically baptizing infants and small children, it involves a...

There are mom-worries that no habit or discipline will pull us through. Only God gets us through the hefty burdens. And having cultivated a...

This simple idea will help cultivate a deep and consistent prayer life in your children, all while helping you to deepen your bond as well!

Here are 5 baby shower prayers to bless and celebrate both the parents and the child. You might even write out these prayers for the parents to...

There will always be people who think that you are too overprotective, just as there will also always be people who say you are too hands-off with...

As parents, our top priority is to showcase our faith and teach our children about Jesus and what it means to follow Him. Our goal should be...

The soothing lyrics lull me to sleep and encourage deep rest. How magical is their power, it’s no wonder that mothers and caregivers have been...

As a new father, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t troubled by recent events or concerned about the direction our world is heading. The world may...

Although your prayers certainly don’t need to be elaborate for God to hear them, a more focused, intentional approach to praying for your baby can...

What's the difference between infant baptism and baby dedications?

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.

Becoming a foster parent requires faith, courage, and a willingness to step into uncertainty. By embracing the challenges and limitations of this...

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...

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...

Due to life's busyness, the reality is we have to be intentional about connecting with our kids on a daily basis.