This fall, my oldest daughter starts middle school. In many ways, she’s a confident, talented, and accomplished young lady. In others, she’s still a little girl. Despite her advanced drawing skills and the numerous comics she’s created, her room is littered with stuffed animals and sparkles. The blankie I made for her when she was […]

Searching for ways to ease your children into the school year? Try these ideas for getting them accustomed to the routine of returning to school this year.

Does your kid have the back to school blues? Discover some tips to help your kids overcome their negative feelings about returning to school.

Take the time as a family dive into the Word and help further set the stage for what is to come on Christmas. Here are some bible verses to read to your kids this Christmas Eve.

Celebrating the holidays with clear communication and healthy boundaries with your young adults will make your time together more memorable and enjoyable.

Help your child cultivate flexible thinking as a valuable life skill

If you’re a strong-willed woman, it can be tough to parent a younger version of yourself. But you also have a definite advantage… you know what it’s like to be a strong-willed child.

God’s Word clearly indicates that fathers bring power to the parenting relationship.

Understanding our internal responses when a teen is disrespectful helps us choose God’s peace over inner chaos.

In today’s culture, reading is one way to help your kids attain more academically. Here are some ideas to create a culture of reading in your home.

How does this parenting style really play out in practical ways?

Is there really a path to online fame and easy money for our kids?

What do your teens fear most? It’s different than what you fear for them. Dr. Kevin Leman discusses three things you may not realize your teens fear and what they need from you so they can stop being afraid.

Sometimes it’s hard to know if you’re disciplining your children effectively. Try using these five measures from the Bible.

Teen girls can easily fall prey to these five lies. Battle them with truth and arm your daughter.

I’ve found that ultimately, even when my children want to be respected as an adult, they also crave the comfort of a parent.

Our kids need to know they are loved, worthy, valued and created on purpose for a purpose. Their difficulty in overcoming anxiety or depression does not define them.

Children build their self-confidence through learning small, real life skills.

Understanding our children’s mental and spiritual development plays an important role in how they will interpret the worldview presented in today’s media.

A mother’s love needs to be given unconditionally to establish trust and a firm foundation of emotional intimacy in a child’s life.

Money can have a strong hold over us. Giving it away breaks that hold.

Each person comes to their wedding with a unique set of life experiences and levels of childhood trauma that impact the marriage relationship.

Addressing anxiety in your parenting can be difficult. But there are ways to practically and appropriately manage your anxiety and stress to serve and love your family well.

How to know if your child is being bullied, and what to do if your child is the one bullying others.

“As a young person, I didn’t realize the impact that early financial habits would have on my future,” says the author in this book excerpt. Join him on a journey of personal discovery and learn about practical and biblical lessons for wise money management.

The sexualization of young girls has numerous effects on mental health, identity, and sexuality. However, as a a parent, you can positively shape your daughter’s development throughout the critical ages and stages of her life.

Manifesting your dreams is a dangerous trend sweeping through our schools and social media. Manifesting and setting intentions is witchcraft.

Help your kids understand the importance of patience through these age-appropriate activities.

Spending time in intimate conversation with our Heavenly Father on behalf of our kids can take away the feeling of powerlessness that we sometimes battle. These times spent with God can renew our sense of hope, open our eyes to what God is doing now in our kids’ lives, and impact our interactions with our children.

Witchcraft is a difficult subject to broach in Christian circles. Many people are so uncomfortable with it, they don’t even want to discuss it, and don’t believe it is real.

As a parent, you know each child is different. Some are talkative, some are not. For children to communicate well, we have to take the first steps to teach them.

Praying as a family can be much more than a bedtime ritual.

There’s no magic formula to raising children. There are, however, time test principles that help.

The sexualization of young girls has numerous effects on mental health, identity, and sexuality. However, as a a parent, you can positively shape your daughter’s development throughout the critical ages and stages of her life.

If you have been wondering, “Why is my good kid, all of a sudden, defiant?” Emotional wounds could be the underlying culprit.

How do you get your children to obey, and what should you do when they won’t?

Astrology has saturated social media, teens are drawn to it believing it is harmless.

Parenting your pregnant teen is a whole new level of motherhood. It can also be a deepening of your relationship.

There is a crucial shift in youth culture, and Christian teens need to understand transgenderism as well as how to respond in love and truth.

Phones are everywhere these days. Knowing how to approach phone time for your kids can be tricky. But here are some strategies for how to create a healthy environment for your kids.

Childhood cancer brought the presence of God in ways they never knew existed.

Are you looking for ideas to help keep your children focused on the reason for the Christmas season?

There are many creative activities to do with your kids that can bring laughter and a sweet time of bonding. Here are fifteen creative ideas to get you started.

Why is Advent important? Advent is a time of hope. When we show our children Advent’s profound truths, they receive a higher hope than anything this world can offer.

Teaching children to be grateful and generous is a Christmas gift that can last a lifetime.

Does the authoritative parenting style work? Learn more about how this parenting style equips you to discipline and lead your kids well.

From God’s perspective, Christmas is the story of a God of love who desires to have a lifelong relationship with you.

Gratitude rescues us from the trap of negative thinking and helps us enjoy life more. It is an essential trait for parents to develop in their children as they lead them toward a thriving faith.

Raising strong-willed children can be demanding, but it’s also incredibly gratifying. When taught with patience and firm, loving guidance, they can become life-changing leaders.

Encouraging my kids to honor Jesus during the holiday season

“Children inspire in me a sense of wonder. God created each of us uniquely, designed to change the world for good.” – Mandi Hart

I’ve been hearing a lot of mixed messages. What are some of the main influences a child to identify as transgender?

Discussing body image and eating disorders is difficult, but it is important to create a safe place for your teens to express what they are going through.

Does your tween struggle to become comfortable socially? Read about ways to help your children overcome social awkwardness.

Your tween girl needs you as she starts to go through physical and emotional changes associated with puberty. Learn how to appropriately approach the topic of puberty with your daughter.

Steven and Mary Beth Chapman have guided their kids through grief and confusion. They’ve done this by being real and sharing openly as they’ve grappled with their own emotions and unresolved questions.

How learned helplessness develops in families

Here are four things you can do to help your child when they are dealing with anxious feelings.

Does your teen function out of faith or out of fear? Find ways to encourage your anxious teen.

Help children understand that their sexual identity is an indelible part of who God created them to be.

Try these strategies to counteract culture by helping your teen develop a strong, positive identity.

Do you know how to parent your creative kids? Poet Tanner Olson has some advice for you. Learn how to effectively connect, support, and encourage the creativity in your family.

Providing kinship care as a grandparent can be challenging. But Richard Dixson has embraced the opportunity to parent again.

Do you feel like your life is mostly chaos? You have an opportunity to overcome neglectful parenting habits to build a strong foundation for your kids and family.

An in-depth look at what factors may cause a teen to commit suicide.

As a parent, you have the responsibility to protect, guide, and support your child’s education. Equally, you have the right to interact in a meaningful way within your child’s school community to positively impact their future success and learning. As you consider how you can move forward in these areas, remember to focus on what you can control rather than what you can’t. Commit to supporting your relationship with your child to cultivate healthy discussions about potentially sensitive topics such as LGBT curriculum.

The metaverse presents an interesting situation for parents. With its introduction, the line between real and virtual is growing blurrier by the day. That’s why it’s important for parents to have a good understanding of boundaries for your family.

There are hundreds of things to teach our kids during their lifetime. Here are just twenty-five things that I want my kids to know. What would be on your list?

Our culture de-values empathy instead choosing to cultivate narcissism and apathy. Because of this, it’s more important than ever to teach our kids about empathy.

Our long-term goal as parents is to raise children who will practice self-control and manage technology well on their own.

Our teens’ self-worth must come from their knowledge of who Jesus is and from the assurance of His love and care. Parents can emphasize these truths as they model acceptance, forgiveness and love.

Before she was a teenager, Chelsea* had a cell phone. She also had her own bedroom complete with a TV and a computer with Internet access. As she continued growing up into a young teen, she made regular salon visits and had an artificial tan that made her look much older than she was. By […]

In his book Your Best Life Later, pastor Andy McQuitty explores how writing letters to his kids not only prepared his kids to live their best life, but also how he could live his best life as a father. Explore these messages from Andy to positively impact your parenting approach with your kids.

Abuse and neglect affects a child’s belief system. But it is possible to reverse the effects through new words and experiences.

Invisible disabilities may be internal or mental, so people living with these issues can endure bullying at any age.

You can help your children to learn true freedom when coping with emotions and difficult situations by teaching them to think about life using certain words and phrases.

Get tips to help you be a proactive parent during turbulent times.

When fathers choose to serve the Lord, live consistently and seize the opportunity to be present and involved with their children, they encourage identity and teach values.

I knew my daughter was struggling emotionally, but I had no idea about the extent of her depression.

Unfortunately, a guarantee doesn’t come with the safeguarding suggestions, but they can help prevent teen suicide.

When life doesn’t go as planned, you can help your child gracefully move past setbacks and embrace the path God provides.

Out of control children want the boundaries and consistency parents can give. With these three steps you can help your wild child.

Autism in females can be diagnosed and supported in young girls and teens. Girls with autism need to be highlighted and understood.

Knowing how your son or daughter best receives your love and demonstrates it to others will help him or her be secure in the knowledge that he or she is precious in your eyes.

We can’t sacrifice the future that God has for our kids because of our own fears and insecurities. There is a middle, a balance, and a transition. Here are some ways to help your teenager successfully transition into adulthood.

Caregiving for a child with autism may seem overwhelming. But there is hope and help for parents with a child with autism. This is what I learned when, as a grandmother, I became the primary caregiver for my autistic grandson.

Bring the Easter story to life for your kids through one amazing download and four easy-to-use, age-appropriate activities:

Throughout scripture, Jesus treats children with radical care and love to indicate how deeply He values them. It’s no wonder that He continually compared our faith to children. Just as children depend on their parents for daily needs, so too do we rely on God the Father for our spiritual and physical needs.

If we were to stop and scan the scriptures for advice on parenting, one of the themes that would stick out is that God is concerned about the state of our hearts, rather than simply behavior modification.

Don’t get sucked into teen drama . . . by letting go of the battles that aren’t life-changing.

In the face of the fear of growing up, we can help to bring hope, excitement, and victory back into our kids’ lives. God’s word is full of wisdom, and we must not take it for granted.

Home schooling high school is not as scary as it sounds.