Parenting Update Archives

How did Jesus show His love for us? He stopped, slowed down, and made time for hurting people. He had compassion for them, fed them, prayed for...

I wish we’d prayed with our children more than we did. I admit it was hard to find the time—and the energy—but when we did, it was so worth the...

When we recognize our is in an eternal being created by God, for God, in God’s image, and fully known and loved by God, we are more able to see the...

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

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...

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.

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...