Parenting Update Archives

In reality, Valentine's Day, teenage relationships, and self-esteem often intertwine to become a perplexing maze for parents to navigate. There...

Over the past three years, we have grown from a family of five to a family of seven through foster care and adoption. Here are some practical...

For better or for worse, we learn so much of our parenting methods through our own parents. What's a parent to do when they didn't have the...

God's plans are always better. He isn't done with us and uses our kids to help in the process. Parenting can teach us dependence on Him,...

Even though we know these things are not the best for our kids, parents still feel pressured to follow the crowd, worrying their child will miss...

The first time I felt this presence was when our son woke up in the night unable to breathe due to a very acute and abrupt bout of croup. His life...

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 continues the beloved franchise with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles teaming up to stop a new threat: Shadow, a powerful and...

If kids are a blessing and having a house full of them is a gift, we are going to have to structure our lives a little differently than the...

Let’s explore five serious stumbling blocks that damage your relationship with your adult children, along with ways to repair and strengthen your...

With the support and encouragement of fellow dads, new dads will be better equipped to lead their children in righteousness and train them up in...

This parenting journey is rough sometimes. It leaves me questioning if I am doing anything right. Maybe you feel this, too? Thankfully, God has a...

When we demonstrate that we are trustworthy and have their best interests in mind, and when we continue to be an influence in their lives without...

If this has happened in your family, I want to give you a (virtual) hug and tell you that I am so sorry for the pain you are feeling because of...

Part of how we let our children become more autonomous is to practice patience. Parents, especially those with younger children, can see how...

The type of music our kids listen to can deeply influence their emotions, thoughts, and souls. Therefore, it is our sacred duty as parents to be...