Parenting Update Archives

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.

Many families today aim to simply have fun with Easter eggs. But did you know that they can teach your children something profound?

Due to life expectancy, Baby Boomers are the first generation that is managing the care of their parents while still raising children.

You’d think my trickiest mothering season would've been transitioning to a single mom. And yet, that was not the toughest stretch.

Do we ever delight in who our child really is, or does our agenda get in the way?

Divorce, death, and deployment are facts of life, but they shouldn’t mean the end of homeschooling.

Raising teenagers is a challenge in today's world.