Parenting

This time of year is already chaotic enough, so choose traditions that encourage the wonder, that fill you and your loved ones with the hope we have as believers.

Here are 10 meaningful Christmas traditions to try...

There are so many things I know now, that I wish I could have known then. Here are 10 things I wish every girl could hear.

It’s a simple fact: most young Christians will walk away from the Church during (or before) their college years. Like other Christian parents, I’m animated to work as hard as I can to address this dilemma, for my own kids and for the next generation of believers.

For the last 34 years, Linda Owens has become a foster mom for so many. And she's literally saved the life of every child that's come into her home.

“This is what God’s handed me a gift to do."  Watch this inspirational woman and see the impact she's made....

Teens actually do have a lot to say, and they want to be heard. They will open up if you approach conversations wisely.

One compliment can truly make a difference in someone’s life. These high school students set up boxes all around their high school where anyone can write notes to anonymously compliment each other.  The response was overwhelming and all of the love spread like wildfire! 

Oh, the ol’ bugaboo of dating as a single mom. Should you? Shouldn’t you? There is a line of thinking among some Christians that all dating is wrong. There are others who would say that dating is perfectly natural and okay, but boundaries should be set forth in Christian dating.

If you're looking at dating as a single parent, see if these points have validity.

This wife had something very special to tell her husband. And the WAY she reveals it, had everyone bawling. This precious moment was caught on video - AND on camera!

Your family doesn't have to move fast to have fun! Some great perspective on doing LESS with your family!

Mom is overcome with joy at hearing her baby’s first giggles and it’s absolutely heartwarming.  

A miscarriage left Ali O’Leary and Chris Deasy heartbroken. But that's not the end of the story, as God brought His special gift from heaven in absolutely the perfect time! 

We want others’ approval. We want to be admired and respected. We want to accomplish our goals, which can involve an appetite for competition. This is human nature, but if left unchecked, it can result in the same distorted sense of self-worth....

The next time your child’s personality traits drive you crazy and you’re tempted to shut it down, remember this principle:
Don’t eradicate - cultivate.

What impact do teachers make in shaping the lives of their students?  Wouldn't you love to go back to an old school and let a teacher know how he or she changed your life?  This teacher had that opportunity - as this former student returned to his old high school to let her know the many ways she had influenced his life to become the man that he is today! 

Tears of joy!

From the classroom to the internet, bullying can lead to poor self-image in children, and has had disastrous consequences. In fact, members of Generation Z believe bullying is the biggest issue facing their generation, according to new data.

Consider these ideas to help your kids learn how to overcome, avoid and break down the cycle of bullying...

While kids and parents alike await the start of a new school year, the back-to-school season is not without its share of stressors for busy families. .Adding some fun and excitement to the newness can help smooth the way.

As kids get ready to start a new school year, one way to help alleviate the morning rush is to make breakfast ahead of time, so it’s ready to go before sending kids off to school. Here's a nutritious recipe that's also fun to make!

Getting your child a smartphone because "everyone has one" creates a massive responsibility for parents.  Today's smartphones mean our children carry around 24/7 computers - along with all the Prevalent dangers to their well-being, mental and moral health, and safety.

Here are 5 ways we can begin to keep our kids safe online....

Between sheltering-in-place, online learning and time away from friends, many children will need a little extra support as they head back to school this fall.  
Here are some tips to help you emotionally prepare your children to return to school with confidence, optimism and excitement.

There are many cultural habits—some obvious and some subtle—that distract us from what matters most. Worst of all, these habits can easily distance us from our children without us even realizing it.

Here are 10 cultural habits that distance us from our children...