Parenting Update Archives

Today, as society has become more accepting of blended families, thankfully, so has the church. Here are seven ways faith can strengthen blended...

Our children constantly absorb our words, actions, and reactions, whether we want them to or not or whether we realize it or not. Let’s review how...

If you feel bogged down, disconnected from your faith, and wondering if your efforts are making a difference in the relentless drive of culture,...

Parents need to have a strong biblical foundation to teach their kids the basics of morality and right and wrong. That way, when they encounter...

Everything you do will involve time and effort, but as your child grows in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus, their interest will also...

Self-control is very different from culture’s self-entitlement. Goodness and kindness are not the same thing. Patience isn’t a sign of weakness nor...

This can be a tempting model for Christian parents because it models values like gentleness, patience, and love, which are Fruits of the Spirit and...

Those moments of connection that are meant to be protected and beautiful are becoming twisted. The safety that is supposed to be inherent in a...

Parents and adult children have unique relationships with each other, and they should be aware of one another's boundaries. 

As I've seen young women develop relationships with the legacies of the women who have gone before, I have become more convicted that it is...

Who is Gen Alpha? What are their attributes, and what does that mean for what’s next? Here are six cultural markers that distinguish today's...

These are deep topics for kids to understand, so consider Lent a time to introduce them to these concepts. Depending on their ages, it may be as...

Creating a structured environment with clear expectations and consequences can help your children internalize the concept of responsibility and...

Praying for your adult children will connect you to the only perfect Parent – God – and invite Him to act powerfully in their lives...

With so much at stake, how can we help position our children for long-term success without destroying them in the process?