Parenting

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but often it’s a struggle for single parents. Disappointment seems to resurface.

Healthy habits come in many forms; we must focus on cultivating daily, lasting habits such as Bible reading time, healthy eating, exercise, and a healthy body image. Children need their parents to help them develop healthy habits in life, and this begins at home.

Although it is not possible to entirely eliminate ADD/ADHD behaviors, in the field of special education and nutrition, we have found that there are many ways to make learning and attention easier for a child who is suffering from symptoms of hyperactivity/attention disorder or memory issues. We have found targeted nutrition, midline therapy, and right-brain teaching methods to aid children, teens, and adults in focusing and retaining information more easily.

While platonic co-parenting gains traction as a modern family structure, this article explores its sustainability and divine intention, questioning if it aligns with God's design for human flourishing. Examining both secular research and biblical principles, it argues that the covenantal foundation of marriage is essential for a child's holistic development and a family's lasting strength.

Struggling with anger as a mom doesn’t make you a failure—but staying there leaves damage behind. Here’s how you can turn to God, protect your family, and begin again.

Discover how acclaimed Christian artist Phil Wickham pursued an unexpected dream, auditioning and ultimately landing a starring voice role in the new animated musical "David."

Navigating the complexities of family gatherings, especially during holidays like Thanksgiving, can be challenging yet deeply rewarding. This article offers a practical, faith-based approach to fostering unity within families, providing actionable steps to overcome tension and cultivate stronger relationships.

What do kids need most from their dads? This piece breaks down the top ten gifts every father can give—from patience and playfulness to strong spiritual leadership. A practical and encouraging read for dads at every stage.

Saying no to Santa isn't about being a better Christian or ruining Christmas fun. It's about removing all distractions from the true reason for the season, Christ Jesus. 

Prayer is one of the most important parts of Christian parenting today. Unfortunately, it's also one of the most overlooked and underutilized.

If you are wondering if adoption is right for you, you can prepare your heart in many ways. A few ways you can prepare your heart for adoption are listed below.

If your family has walked through adoption, these heartfelt prayers speak directly to the grief, grace, and gospel that carry us through. God sees every piece of the story.

Whatever you do as a mom for your kids/family this holiday season, remember, your efforts go a long way. You don’t have to have the picture-perfect holiday to have an impact or make a memory.

Once you've incorporated regular thank yous in your home, get the children to extend their thank yous to thankfulness by regularly asking them what they're thankful for. This can be kickstarted at Thanksgiving but should be something you revisit again and again throughout the year. Get your kids—and by extension, yourself!—into the habit of publicly saying thanks for all the good and perfect gifts our heavenly Father bestows on us.

Parents are triggered by the mere fact their kid is a teenager. A lot of it is fear that creates this triggered response. So, when your teenager does something you're not a fan of, or they ask for something you're totally against, instead of responding rationally and with a conversation, we react. Reactions create emotional tension, and emotional tension creates familial nuclear wars. It just does!

If kids are a blessing and having a house full of them is a gift, we are going to have to structure our lives a little differently than the cultural norm. This is not to say we all have to raise bunches of kids to follow the Bible, but maybe that will be exactly what God calls you to do with your life, and it will be the hardest job you'll ever be assigned for God's glory. 

Everyone’s holiday season looks different regarding commitments and time restraints. Choose two or three things you would like to do as a family to make this Advent season the most meaningful yet.

God smiles when you seek Him through His Word. Draw close to Jesus and your family through hope, peace, joy, and love this Advent season.

Teens today are overwhelmed with pressure, and many are silently struggling. Learn how to be a steady voice of truth, love, and faith when your teen feels lost.