Parenting Update Archives

I’ll never forget the day I lost it. I had known something was off. The signs had been there for weeks—the obsessive cleaning, the need for...

School is underway, and you’re concerned about your son or daughter. Perhaps you’re seeing failing grades, anxiety over the workload, or spiraling...

Give yourself some time to develop this bond. It is not unusual for a new dad to feel unsure of his role and experience a lack of confidence in...

May parenting be our reminder of our intense need for the love, grace, and forgiveness of Jesus.

Culture, from social media to news updates, feed fear. But we need to empower our children to make the move from being fear-filled to fearless.

Many parents put a great deal of time and effort into supporting and encouraging their children in educational, athletic, or career pursuits while...

I grew up in a non-Christian home, and attended church with my grandmother. It was there that I learned about who God was and His influence in my...

There is often confusion between this phrase and a biblical Proverb regarding “sparing the rod.” This phrase was actually coined by a 17th-century...

Historically miscarriage has been pegged as a women’s issue, but men grieve too. Here’s how to support dads after pregnancy loss.

If you’re struggling and wonder whether your child is turning into a spoiled brat, hang in there. You’re not alone.

Only prayer can take me from a place of fear and worry to a place of peace and trust.

Parenting can make you crazy. While kids don’t come with an instruction manual, you do have somewhere to turn for help—the Bible. God longs to...

Theology is a big, scary, intimidating word to some people, but really theology is just the study of God. So, theology is ultimately important for...

Raising a child is a monumental undertaking. The sheer scope of the task requires more than any one person can provide. The most influential person...

Most everyone does it. In fact, studies show the average person does it 30 times each day. Yet, no one likes it. I’m talking about complaining.