Family Update Archives

Would your child describe you as a 'Drama Mama'? Drama happens when unexpected circumstances hit and we are unprepared to handle them. You and I...

For better or for worse, we learn so much of our parenting methods through our own parents. What's a parent to do when they didn't have the...

Here are 5 ways that Homeschool left me equipped to excel not only in college, but in my relationship with God as well.

As a mom, it’s exhilarating to see my children soaring into the future God has planned for each of them. Yet for them to rise up and claim...

How do we accomplish rest, when we still have kids running around, all with needs that still must be met? We make rest a priority! Here are a few...

What does being an engaged father look like? Of course, it means being present. It also means taking the time to be intentional in how we...

I found hope in the darkness. I found comfort in knowing that my baby is with Jesus. That he or she will never have to know loss, pain, cold,...

Around this June holiday, there is always a blitz of articles with gift suggestions for Dad. And while it’s great to give a tie or gadget...

If you are needing some fresh ideas on how to show your grandchildren that you’ve still got it, here are some super-fun and simple ways to...

Articles abound listing the harmful effects of technology for our children. Still others, often written by educators, expound on its benefits....

We can not only survive, but embrace the teen years with a few valuable truths. These 5 tips will help us believe and not doubt when praying for...

In a world filled with so many voices, it can sometimes feel like a challenge to get through to your children as a parent. Here are a few ideas to...

Children have the potential to knit husbands and wives together intimately.

One way to help teens navigate the boundaries of their transition into adulthood is to encourage their contribution to the family. Here are 7 ways...

Even if you and Mom are not on the best of terms currently, that does not excuse you as one of your children’s primary spiritual and life leaders.