Parenting Update Archives

Self-sufficiency can be a tough habit to break, but what if we took this promise seriously? What if we acted like we believed that God alone was...

As they have entered the self-discovery years, they want to form opinions of their own and make up their own mind when it comes to building a...

It’s tempting to skip the tough stuff in the Bible. But we don’t want our children to have a faith that is indefensible or irrelevant.

The point is there is no perfect way to parent. You have to follow your gut and do what works best for your family. Guilt is an easy way for the...

While parenting in these times may feel overwhelming and challenging at best, we must equip our teens to make choices that honor God.

Remember that kids will be kids. They make noise. Some will squabble. Others will whine. Pent-up energy bursts out. Boredom sets in. Car travel...

I wholeheartedly believe we need to build a more pro-mom, pro-child, and pro-family world. Paid leave, a culture that honors women who are...

Keep in mind that your child's view of things might differ from yours. You might be tempted to argue about the details when, in reality, there's...

God desires for our children to mature into independent human beings. This model of independence stems from our personal accountability to Him.

If we are always our child’s friend without exercising parental authority, we blur the lines of the parent/child relationship. On the other hand,...

Being a teenager is hard. Being a Christian teenager is harder. We are walking through turbulent years, carrying pressing burdens, feelings,...

I know what you’re thinking. It seems easier just to do the work myself. That may be true for a while. But try to consistently apply these seven...

My explosion had unsettled me too. I kept thinking of the enormous damage I could inflict on my exquisite ten-year-old daughter without even...

... taking a trip together can peel back the sticky surface layers of family frustration, and get to the rich, core layers of love and unity.

It’s important to treat the loss of their pet as a momentous occasion in their young lives. They will remember it for years to come—and they’ll...