Parenting

Feeling cooped up this winter and tired of screens? Here are 15 ways to bring joy, movement, and meaning into your family’s routine until spring arrives.

I would never make an argument for a parent to offer up permission for gaming in their homes flippantly. However, I would make a solid argument that not all gaming is bad. There are benefits to it—even healthy educational experiences within gaming.

Cultivating spiritual growth in teenagers can be challenging, especially when they resist activities like church, youth group, or personal Bible study. By understanding their learning style, pairing Scripture with relevant devotionals, setting consistent study times, leading by example, and engaging in prayer together, parents can make spiritual practices more meaningful and engaging. These six practical steps provide guidance to help teens develop a deeper connection with God while fostering discipline and enthusiasm for their faith journey.

Even when your child’s choices bring deep pain, God still calls you to love. Here’s how to hold fast in faith.

These seven lessons from a child’s heart may be just what your faith needs today. They can challenge and refresh even the most seasoned believer.

Family matters deeply to God. They were designed to reflect His heart, His character, and ultimately His plan of redemption. In this study, you’ll walk through the opening chapters of Genesis to rediscover God’s original design for family, how sin disrupted it, and how grace continues to redeem it. Culture distorts the meaning of family, but God’s Word calls us back to a truer, better vision. 

Dive into Scripture and reflect using the prayers and application questions included at the end of each day. The goal of this study is to help you grasp God’s intended purpose for family and to view your own with renewed love. Download below and get started today!

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Mood changes, withdrawal, and sudden sadness are not always “just a phase.” Learn the signs that may point to depression in children and adolescents and how to respond with wisdom and care.

The diapers, dishes, and endless days can wear you down. But this reminder is for you: what you're doing right now matters more than you know.

The enemy is after our teens and their view of themselves. Here’s how to speak biblical truth over your children when the world is shouting lies.

Discover the subtle ways parenthood can become an idol and how to surrender your children fully to God’s care.

Becoming a parent is not for the faint of heart. Kids are wild, crazy, loving creatures, and it’s normal to feel nervous or anxious when your child arrives. It’s easy to prepare by buying everything: the crib, bottles, pacifiers, cute bedding, etc. You know what you need for your child, but what about the actual parenting part? How do you do it well and in a way that aligns with God’s teachings on how to raise a child?

Discover the biblical blueprint for effective parenting discipline, emphasizing training before correction and the power of discipleship. Learn how to balance firmness with grace, allowing natural consequences while ensuring your child always feels loved and secure.

... sometimes, it's those stolen moments in the chaos that count. It's a chat with God while stirring the pasta or a quick thank-you note to heaven during a diaper change. 

Discover the profound differences between authoritative and authoritarian parenting, exploring how each style impacts a child's development and relationship with their parents. Learn which approach aligns with biblical wisdom and fosters resilience, independence, and healthy self-esteem in children.

The sooner you realize there is no way to keep up with everyone and everything on social media, the better off you'll be. You'll be able to set your phone aside and focus on present moments with your children, leading to a calmer sense of satisfaction at the end of the day.

Take some time to review what your family is being intentional about. Make an effort to prioritize practices that bring you all closer to each other, honor God, and help develop healthy habits. Most importantly, as parents, we have to make sure we are willing to model what we want our kids to practice. So much more of our family values are caught than taught. We are the lead learners and lead teachers in our homes.

Want to help your children treasure the story of Jesus more than the gifts under the tree? Here’s how to start—one candle, prayer, or nativity at a time.

Today's world needs more respect. Modeling respect provides opportunities to develop empathy and helps children see other people as valuable.

When you’re feeling unsettled, disrupted or just plain too loud in your head, here are some helpful scriptures to slow your steps, soften your tongue and quiet your mind.

If you are searching for a few kid-friendly shows for your children so you can have a few extra minutes for holiday preparations, you have come to the right place.