Family Update Archives

Your electronic devices can be fabulous additions to your family’s options for entertainment and education. But a major error many parents make is...

Check out these 8 ways to develop lasting bonds and note how your family is doing in each area and where you might work on strengthening bonds.

Grandparents are an invaluable asset to the upcoming generation.

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!

There are specific things you can pray for your children, in hopes they will realize their need for a Savior, and walk in fellowship with Him. Here...

In my years as a pediatrician and a parent of four, I’ve recognized two common mistakes parents make that seem like a good idea but are actually...

This election cycle is a stressful one for all involved. Your kids need help to keep the election in perspective and to be reminded of God’s good...

How do we teach him to share and take turns? What if he becomes spoiled or selfish? How do we keep a me-first attitude from taking over his heart?

It’s easy to encourage your child in his faith, and it’s easy to hurt your child’s faith. In my experience, parents tend to make a few common...

COVID isn't going anywhere--and it's weighing heavily on all of us. God wants to be there for us in our grief.

Most lessons for our kids are caught rather than taught. Which means how we live our lives makes the most powerful impression on what our children...

Our teens need as much encouragement as we can give them. The following are 10 wisdom nuggets that our teens need to hear from us.

Most people don’t understand why Halloween is an issue and aren't dressing up to celebrate evil. But darkness comes in many forms. Here's how to be...

If you’re at your wits’ end trying to navigate a new season of virtual schooling, be encouraged today. We’ve compiled a list of 5 ways you can help...

A mother’s words can shape a child’s faith. What a mom says today, can affect a child’s perspective for years to come (Prov. 31:26). So, we moms...