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We all want to scream at the unfairness of something or an emotional hurt we’ve suffered. We want our children to learn how to control those outbursts and have them in an appropriate place. But some kids will always need a tantrum place because...

Parenting is messy. From the baby's arrival through toddler and preschool stages into teen years, as a mom, you'll be cleaning up one mess after another. Babies spit up, toddlers ground food into the carpet, preschoolers spill glitter glue...

Let’s take a deep dive into what the Bible says—or doesn’t say—about who should be the primary financial provider for the family.

What I can give you are some ideas on how to approach unsaved loved ones about attending a service with you—leaving the heart regeneration work to God by way of the Holy Spirit.

Death is part of life. The sooner we acknowledge that with our children, the better. This doesn't mean we shoehorn death into conversations, but we shouldn't shy away from the topic, no matter the child's age.

Sarah Hamaker gives us verses to focus on and prayers to say this Valentine's Day. 

Whether you’re currently retired, or it’s a dream well into the future, you can turn your golden years into ones as fulfilling as your working years had been. Here are 18 ways to make the most out of your retirement.

Moms and dads who ascribe to the authoritative parenting approach are often more in tune with their children’s needs. They prefer to guide their kids, using honest and open communication methods to impart their values. Children with authoritative...

What I can give you are some ideas on how to approach unsaved loved ones about attending a service with you—leaving the heart regeneration work to God by way of the Holy Spirit.

Sometimes when we’re given opportunities, there’s a clear answer, but sometimes the answer seems a little more murky. Let's consider six questions to help determine if an opportunity is one that God may be directing us to take.

With Thanksgiving heading our way faster than we'd like, autumn is the perfect time to dig deep into gratitude. Try a Thankfulness Jar, where family members write down what they're thankful for, and at the end of the month, you spend time together...

Sibling conflict is unavoidable, but that doesn’t mean it has to throw your household into constant chaos.

Here are some other things to keep in mind as we pray, as well as 11 simple prayers each one of us can use in our daily communication with God.

The very act of removing a child from her home is traumatic. While some kids will have higher levels of trauma, such as those who suffered abuse or sustained neglect, all children entering your home will have experienced the trauma of moving in...

Sometimes, kids don't know what to read—in that case, here are some suggestions to get your children and teens excited about books. I've included a mix of classics, fiction, and nonfiction for each age group.

 Once they’d drawn a chore slip and discovered what it said, they wanted to put it back without doing the chore; naturally, I made them do the task. I never had a problem with boredom that summer—or subsequent summers—again.

Laying out clothes and checking backpacks for supplies and homework after dinner can help everyone avoid a frantic rush in the morning. But don’t do this yourself—this becomes part of your child’s nighttime routine.

What American mother would say to her child—"you can't do X because it doesn't work with my life"? This American mother certainly would (and has done) in order to both preserve my own sanity and save time to interact with my spouse as a wife...

It’s hard for the out-of-work person and for his or her loved ones to stay positive, especially if the unemployment drags on and on. Here are eight ways you can encourage your unemployed loved one, whether it’s a spouse, relative, friend,...

Boys need to know how to care for themselves, such as cooking meals and doing laundry. I've made it a point to teach my boys cooking, cleaning, and other household chores in order for them to realize how much work goes into those tasks and to...