Parenting Update Archives

These tips with help both you and your children keep your cool during inevitable meltdowns.

There’s no doubt that the teen years are among the most challenging years your kid will face. Their body will change in ways they may not want or...

Teenage depression is no joke. It’s brutal. It’s tough and as parents, we feel like we’re treading water in the ocean with no land in sight. As a...

As parents, we can overcomplicate and sometimes end up not allowing our children to be creative because it is simply daunting to us. But it's so...

Temper tantrums can get grisly!

Tweens need limits and boundaries age-appropriate to their developmental stage, screen time included.

A pliable, malleable heart yields to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Let’s not grow weary in praying for our children’s hearts! God is good, He is...

As I learn to balance and prioritize family alongside my workload and household demands I’ve developed a few strategies to tackle “Mom Guilt”...

Amidst the every-day-ness of motherhood it’s easy to lose sight of the long-term benefits of your hard work. But stick to your guns when it comes...

They often wonder if they are enough and struggle to fight the lies they’re being fed. But what if we, as their parents, had the power to change...

Our loves can blind us. Watch out for these 9 “normal” habits.

I wanted the experience to be as helpful as possible and serve as a touchpoint. When they encountered future loss, I wanted them to remember what...

We need to celebrate the big and small events of our child's life. Holding a blessing ceremony can make them feel special and allow them to make a...

Some kids may cry, some may not react at all - but the most important thing is to embrace their feelings and comfort them. Let them know that you...

There is beauty in children knowing they are loved, safe, and don't have to keep any secrets from you, and when they are empowered to understand...