Parenting Update Archives

It seems activities that should be fun, become a source of anxiety. Are we heading down a path the next generations may regret?

When life pitches us into despair, we experience the fullest of God’s grace sufficient for the most turbulent of times.

Teen moms need the same help any and every new mom needs.

When your children mess up, take the opportunity to instill real life lessons in them. Lessons straight from the gospel.

For parents, life goes on in June. For teens, life takes a pause. School is out for several weeks. So what’s the parent of a bored teen to do?

Most Christian parents and grandparents are constantly looking for good reading material for the little ones in the family.

When I would enter a room as a young single mother, I could feel everyone staring at me. My inability to “keep” a husband was a reproach I had to...

I’m not sure I’ve ever read a parenting book or a sociological report on childhood well-being that emphasized how important social media and iPhone...

“I don’t need your help!” How do you respond to statements like these from your teenager?

We are surrounded by spiritual battles, both inward and outward. We must prepare our sons for battle as we prepare them for every other aspect of...

We learned quickly that caring for Nick required us both to pitch in and do whatever was necessary to keep him safe, healthy, and in the best...

As an adolescent, I remember thinking, “She should have it all together, after all she’s a mom.” Never considering that you had recently been an...

Most of our children’s difficult phases are temporary. But how we choose to handle them can have more lasting impact.

How does a disciple of Christ discipline in the face of unreasonable behavior? Prevent the angry parent fail by inserting compassion into your gut...

I must confess that as a parent I don't always model servanthood. Too often I model the opposite...