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3 Prayers for Mothers to Pray for Themselves

I will not second guess my ability to be a good mother because you have given me your spirit to lead me into all truth. Therefore, fear and anxiety...

3 Prayers for Mothers to Pray for Themselves

17 Practical Tips for Dads and Stepmoms on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day can be deeply painful and complicated for many stepmoms—especially those without biological children—as they often feel unrecognized,...

17 Practical Tips for Dads and Stepmoms on Mother’s Day

5 Reasons You Need to Be United as Parents

A solid, unified married couple creates a strong family. While dividing parents in the short term may gain a child a short-term request, it is...

5 Reasons You Need to Be United as Parents

10 of the Biggest Disagreements New Parents Have

Bringing your first baby home is an unparalleled joy. However, it's important to acknowledge the inevitable challenges in marriage that come...

10 of the Biggest Disagreements New Parents Have

3 Scriptures to Pray for Your Child's Purity

Prayer is one of the most important parts of Christian parenting today. Unfortunately, it's also one of the most overlooked and underutilized. God...

3 Scriptures to Pray for Your Child's Purity

3 Ways to Let Go of Perfection in Parenting

The encouragement I have been meditating on as I've felt like I'm not enough for my family is that God asks us to be faithful, not perfect. I am...

3 Ways to Let Go of Perfection in Parenting

6 Ways to Get Kids to Put Their Phones Down for Church

To help kids put their phones down during church, parents can set clear boundaries, offer engaging alternatives, involve the whole family in...

6 Ways to Get Kids to Put Their Phones Down for Church

5 Ways to Raise Siblings That Actually Like Each Other

Your children will be in each other’s lives forever, and it's best when they like each other. To achieve this goal, it is vital to continue...

5 Ways to Raise Siblings That Actually Like Each Other

5 Important Things Daughters Need to Hear from Their Fathers

What does being an engaged father look like? Of course, it means being present. It also means taking the time to be intentional in how we...

5 Important Things Daughters Need to Hear from Their Fathers

5 Seemingly Small Things That Matter to Your Kids

There are so many little things that matter to our children. Maybe you can ask your little people what matters most to them and see what...

5 Seemingly Small Things That Matter to Your Kids

Where Is the Line Between Parent and Friend?

The most healthy way we can see ourselves with our kids is as their parents, a role superior to just friends. It's a role that looks like shared...

Where Is the Line Between Parent and Friend?

Should I Let My Kids Believe in the Easter Bunny?

Some believe great harm can come from a child being taught that a fictional character is real. Their concern is that children will come to an age...

Should I Let My Kids Believe in the Easter Bunny?

7 Important Ways Faith Can Strengthen Blended Families

Today, as society has become more accepting of blended families, thankfully, so has the church. Here are seven ways faith can strengthen blended...

7 Important Ways Faith Can Strengthen Blended Families

5 Ways to Be Christ's Example to Your Kids

Our children constantly absorb our words, actions, and reactions, whether we want them to or not or whether we realize it or not. Let’s review how...

5 Ways to Be Christ's Example to Your Kids

4 Trends That Are Harming Parenting Success

Parents need to have a strong biblical foundation to teach their kids the basics of morality and right and wrong. That way, when they encounter...

4 Trends That Are Harming Parenting Success