Parenting Update Archives

Worship should be more than something reserved only for Sunday mornings. When we take time to worship God together, what follows is an increased...

You don’t have to overcomplicate things with theological arguments that rise above your child’s head, or water things down with ambiguous answers...

I held it together pretty well during the graduation ceremony and the dinner afterward, only to have a really ugly cry late that night, drowning in...

Many parents may say a simple grace at meal or a simple prayer with a child at bedtime, but do you want to do more?

If you grew up Catholic or in a more formal denomination, taking your first communion was a great event. For many Protestants, the question is...

The most important thing I can give to my daughter for her wedding is prayer to the One who loves her most. Here are 5 prayers from a mother’s...

“Bad” behaviors are really a reflection of a deeper need within the heart of the child. We will take a look at four common behavioral problems that...

Most adult children want their parents to know that they still love and value them, but they need some time and space to figure things out. Here...

The soothing lyrics lull me to sleep and encourage deep rest. How magical is their power, it’s no wonder that mothers and caregivers have been...

Bedtime is a good time to help your children memorize Scripture. What are some good verses to help your children to fill their minds and hearts...

What’s the voice in your head? What script do you play over and over that influences your worldview and self-perception?

Crosswalk had the opportunity to chat with Alan about his newest film, A Week Away, along with Adam Watts, who actually wrote the song “High School...

If we look for God’s transformational presence in our struggle, we will be forever changed.

In our culture, there’s a great need for parents to have honest, heart-to-heart discussions with their teens. But for many, there’s a fear...

Despite the ever-changing world around us, as grandparents, we have a unique opportunity to dig in and support our children as they navigate the...