Parenting Update Archives

On the last day of school, I want my first thoughts to be: this will be a great summer.

How can we avoid crippling comparisons? It starts by affirming our worth (and our children’s worth) in God.

With every generation, raising children takes on new challenges never before seen by parents.

“I should be dead, paralyzed, or locked up in prison.” These are the words I use when sharing my testimony with others.

Though I’m sure my kids can tell when I’m going through something, we sort of have a don’t ask, don’t tell policy.

Is there someone that you can think of right now that needs to hear a word from God?

I once heard a preacher talk about praying for safety. He said Christians shouldn’t place a premium on such a thing as that.

Michael and Debi Pearl’s method of discipline has many advocates, but critics say it lacks the gospel.

You have the ability to help shape the perception your children have of the world. Do you take this task seriously?

“But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise... the weak things of the world to shame the strong.”

What's the best way to share with our children and grandchildren how the cross foreshadows the glorious resurrection?

"Crossing” is simply another name for “active parenting.” Crossing is being involved in your child’s life and knowing their activities.

Here are 9 ways parents can put happiness into its proper prospective in relation to child rearing and the family.

Although some situations may warrant quick adult intervention, my ultimate goal as a parent is to train my daughter to stand strong.

As a single parent and the parent of a special needs child, I sometimes felt as if I had a double dose of loneliness.