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.

Gratitude rescues us from the trap of negative thinking and helps us enjoy life more. Learn how gratitude is one of the seven traits of effective parenting.

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.

Learn what Wicca is, its followers interest in the beliefs and principles, and God’s perspective on Wicca.

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.

Without parental guidance, our daughters may only notice the external beauty of princesses in books and movies, and not the valuable character qualities that will make them true leaders.

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.

A girl grounded in her identity will still feel discouraged when she doesn’t have the relational connections she craves, but a lack of friends won’t define her. And it won’t destroy her. And if she’s practicing confidence and selflessness, the lonely seasons won’t last forever.

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.

Caregiving is a season, so it helps to have regular getaways for empathetic listening, caring conversations, essential evaluation, and the ongoing need for flexibility and modifications.

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

Wives and mothers desire expressed and demonstrated respect rather than the mere avoidance of disrespect.

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.

Through the years, I have come to understand that Mother’s Day, oftentimes, encompasses a myriad of emotions. The dichotomy of immense joy coupled with unbelievable sadness and grief. It is a sacred space where mere words struggle to fill the void and can serve as a reminder of unfathomable anguish and represent immeasurable heartache.

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.

Teaching your toddler to obey is one of the most important building blocks for their continued development. Learn how to establish a healthy foundation of obedience in your home.

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?

Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God! Find time to join us in a Christmas devotional to celebrate our Savior today.

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.

While you may never know the reason that your father left you, there is one thing you can be absolutely sure of: You have a Heavenly Father who loves you and will never leave you or forsake you.

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.

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.

If you’re experiencing the loss of a prodigal son or daughter who isn’t currently in touch with you, you probably feel helpless. Here are some ways to understand a prodigal child and find hope if you have a prodigal child.

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.

Few words carry more awkwardness and confusion than puberty. However, this is the most critical point in your son’s life. Take initiative in leading your son through these physical, emotional, and mental changes.

Finding a way to fit science and religion together can feel overwhelming. For our teens, logic and reasoning present some of the greatest threats to complete belief in Christianity. However, as parents, you can guide your teen to a deeper understanding of how God created science to support our faith and belief in Him.