Parenting Update Archives

 The nineties saw a huge push forward in making new classics, and now those tend to be the ones my kids gravitate toward. Comedic, romantic,...

If I’ve raised him in the admonition of the Lord with expectations of seeing him dream and then follow those dreams, it is not my place to then...

With all you have taught and imparted in them over the years, it is now time to empower them to walk in confidence in what you have placed in their...

Be aware of the things that upset, frustrate, or set off your children. When you see these patterns occur, you can better remedy the...

You were investing your knowledge, wisdom, time, and energy into your children, and now you have become their financial adviser. You have taken a...

There's a reason Mom guilt is on the rise, and more women are starting to talk about it: The never-ending mental and physical load of motherhood....

Amidst all this busyness, it can unfortunately be much too easy to leave God out of the picture, even though he is the one upholding it all. This...

Why do we experience mom burn out? Because we feel the extreme pressure our culture has put on the value of a mom. We feel this pressure from...

The problem with discipline is we have all the wrong instincts. Think about it. When a child is about to run into the street, we all do the same...

Thanksgiving ushers in the most wonderful time of the year - until it doesn't, and we find ourselves overwhelmed with to-do lists, an impossibly...

After the chaos subsides, I try to connect with each of them, apologizing for the chaos, getting on their level, and asking them what they needed...

As parents, we become too busy to stop and reflect on how God speaks to our children through their personhood and experiences. He molds them into...

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....