Family Update Archives

Helicopter parenting goes past our normal and healthy desires to protect and be involved in the lives of our children. Here's why it actually hurts...

If you’re still trying to process quarantine, and wondering what on earth just happened or is still happening, here are a few things to consider as...

These self-care promises do not even skim the surface of a much deeper issue: there is no miracle product that fixes the more serious need for a...

Even though homeschooling takes effort and commitment, there are some amazing real benefits to making it a part of your family's lifestyle that you...

With so much opportunity to reevaluate our lives, it's time to make real decisions to guide us into post-quarantine life--to put into practice all...

We want to see our grandchildren grow up grounded in their faith. But how can we make sure it happens? Is there any guidance from the Bible that is...

The peace of mind you will experience in your home is something God wants for you to feel like your best self. So, I’d like to give you a practical...

When your teen son starts to distance himself from you, recognize that it's more about him becoming a man than it is to push you away.

Whether you’re newly-married, a veteran couple, or somewhere in between, being homebound daily forces some unexpected relational adjustments and...

Do you remember the days when your child’s face lit up at the sight of you? Here are 3 reasons that it's actually healthy for you to not be your...

For those of us who tend toward the “yes man” personality, it’s hard to shift from reactionary parenting to intentional parenting, but there are...

Based on Paul Harvery's "So God Made a Farmer," this poem beautifully honors mothers for all the do, all they stand for, and all their love. 

No parent wants to cause unnecessary fear and paranoia in our children but as more time passes without playdates, school, and church; some tough...

Allowing a renewed passion for your faith and family be what guides your decisions moving forward. Sacrifice may be required, but what in our...

Here are 12 bonding questions to ask your kids about their experience with coronavirus, to help you bond as a family and to help them express their...