Parenting Update Archives

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...

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...