Parenting Update Archives

Moms can often entertain thoughts like these: “Did I make the right decision? How will this experience affect her? Will she forgive me for messing...

Little eyes watch everything you do, so be sure to model great behavior. That means being intentional about attitudes and conduct you most desire...

God gives us the Scriptures to show us exactly what He wants to accomplish through our family.

Based on my experience of parenting teens, pastoring teens, and being a teen, I’d like to burn three words into the hearts and minds of all teens:...

We “parents in pain” dream about seeing our adult children live as independent, functioning adults. But is our help only hurting them?

Our kids get their materialistic sin nature from birth, but our culture exasperates it. As parents, we can help our children be less materialistic...

As a parent, it can be hard to know what to say to counter some of those messages that your teenager gets from the world, especially when Scripture...

The story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15 teaches parents 4 ways to be focused on grace as you parent your child.

Would your child describe you as a 'Drama Mama'? Drama happens when unexpected circumstances hit and we are unprepared to handle them. You and I...

This simple idea will help cultivate a deep and consistent prayer life in your children, all while helping you to deepen your bond as well!

As a mom, it’s exhilarating to see my children soaring into the future God has planned for each of them. Yet for them to rise up and claim...

One of the heaviest burdens a believing parent can bear comes when a son or daughter abandons the faith they once professed. It happens. And when...

Around this June holiday, there is always a blitz of articles with gift suggestions for Dad. And while it’s great to give a tie or gadget...

Whether casual or intentionally, phrases and thoughts expressed to children often bring a long-lasting impact. Comments that might seem off-hand to...

Articles abound listing the harmful effects of technology for our children. Still others, often written by educators, expound on its benefits....