Parenting Update Archives

Satan wants our children’s hearts. He wants to mess with their minds, deter their dreams, and take their hopes hostage.

When we give out food to the homeless, serve refugees in our community, stock the local food bank, or throw a party for foster kids, we are putting...

Maybe, like me, you are ready to relish this season and create some lasting memories with your precious daughter, but you need some ideas. Well, my...

If you love Halloween and have fun with it each year, keep teaching your children that all choices, representations, and attitudes should honor the...

Do my prayers for protection make any difference? Are my prayers powerful enough to change the present or the future? Does God want to hear them?...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing as a parent, this is for you. Discover why your mistakes may be the most powerful part of your parenting...

Most people don’t understand why Halloween is an issue and aren't dressing up to celebrate evil. But darkness comes in many forms. Here's how to be...

Getting advice, especially as a new parent, is like a rite of passage. The reality is that you are going to receive advice many times throughout...

The next generation is under spiritual attack; they need parents, mentors, and grandparents who aren’t afraid to fight for their future with faith.

As the weather cools and schedules get busy, it's important to make time for family fun this fall. Discover 20 engaging activities, from cozy...

Dads, do you know how much influence you have over your children? I want to take this opportunity to call you out into the role God made for you as...

When emotions run high and answers feel far off, these biblical insights can help you connect with your teenager’s heart. Here’s what your child...

If you’ve experienced infant loss, maybe you’ve asked many of the same questions. Why did God take my baby? Did I cause my infant loss? 

Being intentional about putting away distractions is imperative if we want to cultivate new habits of connecting and strengthening our relationship...

Luckily, several families near us have started doing “late overs.” The kids all went over and watched movies and played games until around 9:30/10,...