Family Update Archives

Many people focus on the leaving part of foster care, and while it is hard to say goodbye to a child you have invested yourself in, I have been...

It turns out that the mundane days of marriage are even more important than the big ones.

Handling conflict is not anyone's cup of tea - it's downright agonizing. It makes couples feel afraid and vulnerable as they face their weaknesses....

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

 When your children learn to love family, love adoption, and love our children, we feel accepted, and future generations will reap the...

You can voice your displeasure with this activity respectfully and lovingly. If you yell at or shame him, it will probably increase the divide...

Are there some classics that you love to watch this time of year? Plan a night to veg out together, maybe even snuggle up on the couch together,...

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...

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...

While we pray for relational healing and restoration, we can do our part to communicate well. Here are 4 steps to practice great listening.

The woman was not created to be Adam’s happy assistant. She was created as an equal co-bearer of the creation mandate. They need one another to...

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.”

In this day and age, in the sex-craved society we live in, I would challenge you to add sexual integrity to your list of wants for your children....

 No one wants to sense rejection from someone who claims to love them.

Texts are non-intrusive, quick, and convenient. And they can be an amazing tool in marital intimacy when used right!