Parenting Update Archives

One of the easiest Valentine’s date events includes you, your significant other, and a great flick to put your feet up to. Valentine’s Day is a day...

5 reasons to pat yourself on the back if regular meal-sharing is a practice in your home, or 5 reasons to start making it one. 

In my household, my husband and I have two daughters who are in the thick of navigating “tweenhood,” that “in between” stage from ages 9 to 12 when...

As parents, it’s easy to think that the work of raising strong and kind people rests entirely on our own shoulders.  I’ve got great and...

Mission statements help any organization to operate according to their deepest held values. Families need one too! Use these 7 scriptures as...

Disciplining your kids doesn't have to be a guessing game. 

We all know there are tons of ways that our children can anger or disappoint us. But what can we do on our end, in our own hearts, to stop from...

Despite resistance at times, children need parents to provide a foundation from which they can form decisions. These truths will serve them well...

We crave connection with our kids, and so do they! The following questions will help you to create a sense of connection and bonding with your...

Kids who carry their moms’ emotional needs will suffer anxiety, bitterness, and resentment later on in life. They will feel guilt for trying to set...

Take time to share with your son the way God used teenagers in the Bible to accomplish His purposes.

What does it mean for men to lead their families? How should they go about doing so?

Blowing it as a parent is something we will all do at some point or another. The question is, how will you handle it?

Due to life's busyness, the reality is we have to be intentional about connecting with our kids on a daily basis.

New Year’s Day or the first week of the year is a great time for your family to start the year well.Celebrate the time with some new food, new...