Parenting Update Archives

Your goal is not to help your ungodly family change their behavior. Your purpose is to be God’s vessel, to deliver the message of true hope and...

Respect is the key to your son's heart. Here is why and how you can respect your son.

Dear friends, if you are in a season of motherhood or fatherhood where you feel completely drained, you are not alone.

God created everything for a purpose, and that didn’t get lost on grandparents. Let’s explore five reasons God created grandparents.

As much as we all want family to bring about feelings of love and warmth, that is certianly not always the case. When feelings of stress or worry...

Making it simple appeals for many reasons, but doesn’t make it less festive or meaningful! Consider these 8 ways to fully enjoy your Christmas this...

Let’s consider these 8 ‘do’s & don’ts’ to help you raise your kids with a non-believing spouse.

It's just a fact of life that failing in small and big ways is what many of us do best. Here's a story that's a powerful reminder: God doesn’t give...

Praying for your grandkids is one of the most sacred things you could do.

Frozen family relationships are so multilayered and can happen over so many years that reconciliation can ever be possible. But even if the other...

How can we use this knowledge to protect our families (without following them around in our preverbal helicopter)?

In my years as a pediatrician and a parent of four, I’ve recognized two common mistakes parents make that seem like a good idea but are actually...

This election cycle is a stressful one for all involved. Your kids need help to keep the election in perspective and to be reminded of God’s good...

How do we teach him to share and take turns? What if he becomes spoiled or selfish? How do we keep a me-first attitude from taking over his heart?

Our teens need as much encouragement as we can give them. The following are 10 wisdom nuggets that our teens need to hear from us.