Parenting Update Archives

When I was a single mom with two elementary children, I had to gear up a week in advance for the big day: Valentine’s Day.

I did not do the best job I could as a parent. By God’s grace, I did a lot of good things. But I did quite a few bad things as well.

I’m not a scientist, debater, theologian or apologist. I’m a dad. How can the creationism vs. evolution debate help my kids?

One reality that kept me from enjoying the present as a single mom was feeling entombed between the past and the future.

In ten years, my kids will be 27 and 25. I will be 53. I may be a grandmother. I have to go throw up now.

You can help your kids grow in their faith by teaching them winning values as you watch and discuss this winter’s Olympics together.

Parenting advice regarding video games for your child.

I prayed for wisdom…and the response was the realization that unconditional love and support from your family is the foundation.

Single parent ministry is a whole new level of reaching people. It can be discouraging, messy, and rarely consistent.

As ambassadors for Christ and as godly role models for our kids, we must hold ourselves to high standards.

Most people don’t realize that over 290,000 U.S. children are at risk of being sexually exploited. Is your daughter?

Ed Stetzer and his team spoke with pastors' kids to see what makes them run from the pews when they get older. Here's what they found...

Fear can grip our very soul, immobilize and paralyze us. Learn to battle fearlessly.

There’s no training for the most difficult job any of us will ever have: being a mom or a dad. You have to pick it up as you go.

As a father, you play a vital role in helping your daughter develop the confidence God wants her to have to do well in life.