Parenting Update Archives

Young children grow by discovering their world – a real three-dimensional world – not a flat screen of pixels.

There are different stages of parenting-- Nicole shares how different parenting strategies needed through various stages of raising kids.

It’s important to celebrate milestones in your child’s life. Here are some rite of passage ideas for your family to use!

Today’s child is surrounded by tablets, flat screen TVs, mobile phones, and computers. What's going on in their brains?

I’ve been a single mom for five years now, and am struggling with Paul's assessment of singleness being a good thing.

While I know you can't really read yet, there are a few things I want to put down in writing before you launch into uncharted territory.

Something is shifting in me. Despite the bubble-world I’ve tried to wrap around my kids, now I want to whisper: “Go do anything.”

We all know the stories of atheist professors and religious persecution, but how much of it is really true?

All of us parents sometimes fail to model faith in action well to our kids, despite our best intentions.

“They’ve taken God out of public schools!”? I’ve heard this many, many times, but so far it has failed to worry me.

While I know the gift of motherhood is only mine for a season, I still feel powerless against the breakneck speed of childhood.

When I was a single mom, I’m not sure who had more apprehension about the new school year, my kids or me!

If you're divorced, the thought of dating again can be both scary and intriguing.

Navigating new financial waters will soon begin for your new graduate. Five truths can help your student make wise decisions.

It’s tempting to resort to “because I said so” when we are questioned. But is that the most God-honoring way to parent?