Parenting Update Archives

What do you do with the wayward branches in your family orchard? You basically have three choices.

As David said when facing Goliath, "The battle is the Lord's."

Have we considered: Lord, where am I headed? How can you help me arrive safely?

We must remind our kids that they are masters of themselves. Children need to be told that they can control their reactions.

While we may be well-intentioned, we often say one thing and doing another. We break promises, even as parents.

As the New Year approaches, you may be looking at where your family is, setting goals or redefining where you want to be.

Christmas can be an excruciating time of year for those who have experienced a loss. But there's hope.

What parent doesn’t want to give good gifts to their kids? But what kind of gifts should they choose?

One lesson I’ve learned through this current journey is my children understand how to be more joyful than does their father.

It’s not that I’m cynical, but let’s face it, most our children have a toxic case of the gimmees. And yet, can we blame them?

Whether it's hard-to-please kids, or strained relations with relatives, it becomes difficult to slow down and maintain gratitude.

The truth is that I’m only as alone as I want to be. Because I’m only as close and connected to God as I want to be.

It’s surprising, but more often than not it’s the mundane things in life that can end up destroying our faith.

If your Christmas is still too commercial, or if you’re struggling with creating a meaningful Christmas, here are some tips.

It’s hard to understand, but many people who intentionally cut themselves do it to make themselves feel better.