Parenting Update Archives

Monica Swanson, author of BOY MOM, shares how she prepares her sons to make the right kinds of friends, and therefore the right kinds of...

When you are worried and anxious about your daughter’s life and choices, you can cast your cares on Jesus and find peace knowing that He has a plan...

In a cultural moment where the spread of ideas that contradict Scripture is faster and more relentless than at any point in history, it has become...

Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges and losing hope? Discover powerful biblical affirmations that can guide you through difficult times and...

Here are 10 prayers to bless your home with protection, love, and peace.

What if the key to more peace and patience in your parenting isn’t another cup of coffee, but surrendering your habits through fasting?

We are never too young to memorize Scripture, and a good one to help your children realize the importance of prayer is 1 Thessalonians 5:17, “Pray...

Vacation Bible School can plant seeds that last a lifetime—but only if children truly hear and understand the gospel. Here are five specific ways...

If you feel bogged down, disconnected from your faith, and wondering if your efforts are making a difference in the relentless drive of culture,...

Is your child ready to take communion? Here’s how to talk through this sacred moment and prepare them with reverence and gratitude.

The enemy is hard at work, misleading our children in an already hyper-sexualized society with messages about their bodies, love, and marriage. His...

As loving, reassuring words can encourage and comfort us throughout our lives, unloving and discouraging phrases spoken to us by the parents we...

As your child embarks on their journey into adulthood, navigating the complex emotions of pride, grief, and fear is a significant part of the...

Before the rush of school and work, gather your family to seek the Lord. These daily prayers (one for each day of the week) invite God into your...

You know you need to stop giving your children money and volunteering free babysitting, but how can you stand to watch them—or your...