Parenting Update Archives

Motherhood is a beautiful gift, but it comes with a lot of baggage. Culture lies to us every day, but for moms who are busy, distracted, sleep...

Boys are often taught to ignore their emotions and not cry or be too aggressive when angry. Emotions are part of reactions, even in being...

While we want our sons to do well with every lesson taught, and every experience gained, such a life would not be as rich if spent apart from God....

 Loving a stepchild often doesn’t come naturally because we don’t possess the biological bond that enables us to love them unconditionally....

Choose to be your child’s role model and guide. At first, your boundary-setting may not be popular with your kids—especially if they’re used to...

A parent’s prayer life only gets busier as children continue to grow through the stages of their lives. From the very first day we hold them, and...

Parenting in the real world is hard. I often felt ill-equipped, and honestly, frustrated with myself. There were times I hurt my daughter. I said...

When asked by God what he wanted, Solomon could have asked for anything! He could have been selfish by asking for more money, a bigger house, or...

Just like our relationship with our young adults can’t function without communication, the same is true for our relationship with God. Without...

It is only when we maintain an eternal view of this life as pointing to the kingdom that we recognize our ultimate and total insufficiencies as...

Your son needs you. Plain and simple. Any bullying situation will be difficult, and unfortunately, there isn't a step-by-step solution that can...

This article provides guidance for homeschooling parents on preparing their hearts and homes for the challenges of homeschooling. It covers topics...

Jesus’ words of wisdom in Matthew 6:33-34 serve as a good lifeboat for parents everywhere. We do worry! In our increasingly dangerous...

I was learning from her to do the right thing in public and to do the right thing when no one is looking. I can think of many instances in my...

Childrearing is a difficult task. I am convinced that we do not have a black-and-white parenting guide for each child because God wants to partner...