Parenting Update Archives

There are 15 million single parents in the United States and the numbers continue to rise. Why does this affect you?

Let me tell you how to overwhelm an orphan child…

It’s perfectly normal for children in a stepfamily to refuse to accept stepbrothers and stepsisters as their own siblings.

In this "Kids Talk About God" article, Carey talks with kids about the famous proverb: "Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins."

Other parents can pressure us to make decisions that aren't right for our families, but we need to stand up for our convictions.

Here is wisdom I want to give my daughter: treasure your friends, don't rush to find a husband, and Jesus will never leave you.

With election day drawing near, have YOU explained the importance of voting to your kids and teens?

Parents can preach to kids about boundaries, but when they watch us living out these commitments, they are truly influenced.

This ill-mannered guest rubs off on you, distracts you, gets your priorities out of whack. So why do you keep turning on the tube?

How do you handle a change in expectations, discipline, What does it look like to chart a new parenting course?

Depressed teens behave differently than one might expect. But what they need is for us to draw near, not judge their emotions.

Children are by nature disorganized. The good news is that parents can teach their children beneficial organizational skills!

Spending a number of weeks at a nonresidential parent’s home during the summer is typical for many stepfamily children.

Left to itself, grief will make you bitter. But with God’s help and comfort you will become better. It’s your choice.

How to help and support your children through the heartbreak of divorce and separation.