Parenting Update Archives

It is an enormous thing to expect kids to grow happily in a new place. Some kids transplant easily. Others struggle.

What is it about the holiday season that brings all our loneliness and hurts as single parents to the surface?

If life begins at conception, then is it moral to contribute to a system that freezes and discards thousands of embryos?

Your kids’ gaming behavior can either bring peace, or a never-ending string of arguments. How do you keep the peace?

Being a single mom is hard. It’s physically hard, emotionally hard, and spiritually hard. Single moms need your help.

Many Christians may not realize is there’s an important holiday that often goes overlooked in November: Veterans Day.

Let's pass down to our children the appreciation of those who preserved our freedom.

"I could be a good example of salt and light by being a good neighbor," says Janet, 11. "We can volunteer to help others."

What good can it possibly be to have a difficult child? Or a teen who struggles with sin? Or a child who rebels against you?

My new book is for single mothers, pinpointing eight difficult emotions you encounter on your single mom rollercoaster.

Let’s face it, whether we celebrate Halloween or not, we can't ignore the images that surround our children during the season.

When I became a single mother, my smiling became a challenge. Can you relate?

Violence is part of human condition. It is part of our brokenness, and it is not necessarily a result of living in a violent environment.

Every single mom wants her kids to land on both feet. Making chores a large part of family life helps kids in every area.

As a parent, you want to make sure your child stays safe, but how do you accomplish this while respecting their independence?