Parenting Update Archives

We want our kids to be safe and happy. We don’t want them to struggle. Yet Jesus told the disciples, “In this world you will have trouble.”

Even if you and Mom are not on the best of terms currently, that does not excuse you as one of your children’s primary spiritual and life leaders.

I believed that if I lived according to the Word, kept my kids in church, and lived out biblical principles in the home, all would be well… until...

What if I told you about one simple trick to change the tone of your house?

“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” – Ephesians 6:4

The vast majority of teenage boys were not made to sit at desks for hours and hours at a time.

As our children grow up, we experience countless changes.

Although you may feel like you are the only single mom in the church, statistics prove you’re not alone.

Through prayer and the daily application of God’s truth, we can discipline our kids so that they will learn to discipline themselves.

Learn why it's especially important to have financial peace as a single mom.

Ten truths every teenage girl needs to hear.

It’s a good idea for families to set reasonable boundaries around their schedule and involvement level.

If you know where you want to end up, begin in a way that reflects your destination.

Most people are thrilled to learn they are going to be parents. But in many families, the parents’ goals are never realized.

We do have a lot of power as parents with our children, but we can’t just snap our fingers and see a change. Only the Lord can change their hearts.