Parenting Update Archives

Just like there are many ways to blend a smoothie, there are many ways to blend a family.

Easter is a unique holiday for Christians because it carries weight. We know that in order for the stone to be rolled away, Jesus had to first be...

If you have young children or grandchildren, you know that the real significance of Easter can be lost in petting zoos, egg hunts, and chocolate...

Be wary of advice from people that don’t value the same things you hope your children will someday value.

Prayerfully surrender to Him, and bravely step out of the darkness and back into the light. Reach for the hand of the One who can save.

As father to four children ages 8 to 18, below are some ways we strive to pass along biblical generosity in the Anderson home.

Learning how to deal with death is a critical component of our children’s emotional development.

When parents hand their children small portable computers with virtually unlimited access to the Internet, they should not be surprised when their...

When you’re the cook, the cleaner, the taxi driver, and everything else, there’s lots of room for wise parenting to be overlooked.

If we don’t have a plan to train up our children, somebody else will.

How should a teenager who has sinned sexually respond in repentance? How should parents of struggling teens address sexual sin?

When the tears roll down over your overwhelmed cheeks and you can’t recall the last time you washed your hair, hold onto this prayer.

We cannot teach what we don’t possess. Our starting point should be: Do I know the voice of the Father?

When mom goes down, the ship starts taking on water. The quicker she heals, the faster it rights itself.

It is hard for busy moms to find time to get into the Word. Kids don’t necessarily understand that you need a quiet time.