Parenting Update Archives

I’ve been around the parenting block long enough to know that relationships are fluid, living entities, and as such can morph into stressful or...

Before you send the flowers, or make the phone call, or give her a gift card, let me offer some insight as to what most moms really want for...

As young daughters grow up and someday become mothers themselves, they'll look to their own moms for advice and guidance.

We want our children to love us, and to like us, and many of us do this by asking what our children want and seeking to conform to that.

No matter how old we get, we still enjoy hearing stories of things we did as kids, or about the hardships and joys our family has encountered over...

We long for our sons to grow up to be men who love God and positively influence their church, community and culture. The question on most of our...

Before we hand our children unlimited access to the world of texting, selfies, and social media, we need to consider several factors influencing...

How can we as parents be wise when our children have friend problems? We tell them a story about Philemon in the Bible and his choice to forgive an...

It’s the hardest part of parenting… knowing when to say no. When is it warranted? When is it necessary? And when am I just saying “no” as a...

I’ve learned through the years that God knew exactly what He was doing when He allowed my child to go through situations in which Mom couldn’t...

Given the choice between our kids playing youth sports and countless mindless hours of video games, sports feels like a big win for parents.

Yes, you are an angry mom, but you’re not sure what to do about it. You really love being a mom. But sometimes, you’re just mad.

I was watching a Republican presidential debate as my eight-year-old, John, sat next to me. Donald Trump, the front-runner, looked left and ripped...

If you're wondering how to help someone in a hard place, this is what I’ve learned. Here's what is helpful—and what is not.

Parents need to understand that one popular dating app our teens are flocking to is adult oriented, Tinder.