Parenting Update Archives

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

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

Several years ago, I quipped before an audience, “Election years make people crazy.” And that was before I had any idea what was coming in 2016.

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.

We’ve all been on the other end of a question that we have absolutely no idea how we’re supposed to answer, let alone on a kid-appropriate level.

There’s a reason why so many of us begin praying for our children while they’re still in the womb: We understand that we’re in a war.

The “perfect” childhood requires parents to work constantly to make sure every moment is wonderful. That’s not healthy for parents or children.

Sex outside of marriage is prohibited for Christians. No excuses and no getting around it. So is porn. That can be just as harmful as sex.

Letting go is part of parenting. It’s the end goal of our big-picture job description—to prepare our kids to navigate the world on their own.

How do we get our kids to the place where they are able to do the right thing even when it is hard?

Keep putting the Gospel in front of your children. Talk about it in everyday life, in family devotions, and around the table after Sunday worship.

How do we talk to our children in a way that encourages their character without inflating their attitudes? Take a breath, and don’t say one of...

My daughter has struggled with addiction, self-harm, mental health issues, suicidal thoughts and more for over ten years.

Leaving is growing. It’s self-education. It’s good. So how do you help them walk away with heads held high and smiles on their faces?

My prayer is that as my children grow up, they will be so rooted in Christ that they’ll never question whether they belong.