Parenting Update Archives

As Jesus followers, we can take the biblical theme of thankfulness and apply it to this American holiday, lifting our vision higher and finding...

Once you've incorporated regular thank yous in your home, get the children to extend their thank yous to thankfulness by regularly asking them what...

Unfortunately, we are not born thankful; gratitude has to be taught.

Lost on a Mountain in Maine follows the harrowing true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler, who becomes separated from his family during a hike on...

No matter the circumstances, reconciling with an adult child is delicate and personal. You never know how they will react or not react. It's easy...

For parents of prodigals, it’s tempting to assume our kids have gone too far, pushed too hard, or run too fast. But remember Isaiah 59:1, which...

Engaging kids in conversations about faith and politics starts with laying a solid foundation of biblical values early in life. Fun family...

Your child has been given to you by God for a specific reason. You know your child better than anyone - how they think, act, and feel. When a...

The article advises families to prepare for spiritual attacks by staying vigilant, relying on God's strength, memorizing Scripture, praying, and...

A Christian Parent’s Guide to Halloween offers a thoughtful, faith-filled look at the questions many families face each October, with biblical...

By setting boundaries, teaching gratitude, and modeling grace and forgiveness, parents can raise children who are resilient and grounded in faith,...

Even when we feel like we’ve run out of words to pray, we can count on the Holy Spirit to intercede on our behalf. We can trust Him to cover our...

Fall is here, and soon it will be Halloween. We live in an uncertain world where bad things happen, and Halloween is no exception. If your children...

By learning to love unconditionally, forgive quickly, and extend grace and mercy to our families, we can do the same with the family of God.

Our role as parent never ends. The job description changes, but the job is never done. In today's world, our adult children face trials and...