Parenting Update Archives

God whispered into my heart the passion to see other single moms, like myself, live a life of freedom, hope, and joy.

“You’ve been WHERE?” I will never forget my mom when I decided to take a little shopping trip on my own... at 3 years old!

In the area of sexuality and moral integrity of our children, we are in a state of emergency. This is not a test!

Discipline should not be a competition for power. Help your son understand the roles God has assigned each of you in relationship.

It’s challenging to know how to help kids who are grieving news of other kids’ tragic deaths, such as in the Boston bombings.

What small choices have I been making that have led us to the point where my child thinks she doesn’t have to do what I say?

Our neighborhood tea parties were so much fun, and they provided an opportunity to teach manners, politeness, and even prayer.

We tend to forget that God never promises us happy endings until we get to Heaven, which is really more of a glorious beginning.

We cannot wait until our teens face peer pressure and expect them to know how to handle something they aren’t prepared for.

When single parents are asked, “what do you struggle with the most?” one of the top answers by far has to be “money.”

The conscience is "seared with a hot iron," totally incapable of distinguishing between right and wrong. So where do we turn?

Nick Vujicic, born without arms or legs, knows a thing or two about being bullied in school. He offers this advice.

In today's "Kids Talk About God," we reflect on God's commandments through the eyes of children.

The transition your teen makes to college or adulthood is a difficult one, both for the child and for the parents. How to cope?

Why are so many single parents not connected to the local church? Why should we all care about the single parenting crisis?