Parenting Update Archives

Parenting strategies may not work, but God’s Word offers wisdom and life principles for families.

Climbing ‘Parent Mountain’ takes faith. Soon after our newborn babies gaze back at us with the fresh hope of new life, the inevitable...

Growing up, my curiosity and need to push back often resulted in rebellion. I didn't grasp my parents' discipleship role over me, and I sure didn’t...

Sooner or later, every child faces a canyon of inferiority. At such times—and all throughout their development—what does your child really need?

Your work in evangelism and discipleship done through the power of the Spirit gives Jesus praise that echoes in eternity.

Influence flows out of relationship. Here's how to put pride away and start leveraging the power of influence over your teen.

Dr. Barbara Sorrels examines the difference between discipline and punishment, and gives us some ideas to "train up a child in the way they should...

How is your child's faith faring in the university setting? Here are five crucial conversations to help you know.

As parents, we try to keep a watchful eye on our children's activities. We monitor who they are with, what their friends’ parents are like, and...

How do we raise conceited children? We brag about them, show them off, and never mention the One who gives his children gifts.

Our kids will carry the Christmas memories we make with them forever and hopefully want to pass them onto their kids.

Last December I started a new habit—something that worked so well, I plan to keep the tradition. As a mom of four, I stick with simple—and this is...

As a slave of multitasking, I had multiplied the stress of everyday life. In the process, I had diminished my quality time to nearly zero.

A foundation is important, especially in a turbulent world. Your son needs a stable launching pad—which comes through a strong and sturdy home...

How can we forget wrongdoings or hurtful circumstances? We can’t literally forget, but we can take steps to move beyond the misfortune or...