Kids

Moms can often entertain thoughts like these: “Did I make the right decision? How will this experience affect her? Will she forgive me for messing up? Will he be scarred for life?” When we allow those thoughts to linger, Mom Guilt results. Here are 7 prayers to help free you.

God gives us the Scriptures to show us exactly what He wants to accomplish through our family.

Here are 7 essential phrases sons need to hear from their moms to feel valued and capable later in life.

The story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15 teaches parents 4 ways to be focused on grace as you parent your child.

What do you say when nothing can make it better? A child who has lost a loved one cannot be comforted — at least not in a lasting way — with a trip to the ice cream shop. In these situations, one of the best things we can do is help them find comfort in Scripture.

School is out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean all the learning has to come to an end. In fact, summer is a great time to abandon the workbooks and allow your kids to delve into interests and experiences that will expand their minds.

The truth is, every child--including yours--needs a confident mom. Here are five ways lack of confidence hinders our parenting.

When we think of character traits we hope to instill in our children as they grow, wisdom is a high priority. Wisdom is the practical nuts and bolts of life that keeps us out of trouble, helps us prosper, and sows good seeds.

What does being an engaged father look like? Of course, it means being present. It also means taking the time to be intentional in how we communicate with our daughters. Here are a few things every daughter needs to hear from her father.

When we honor the role that God has given us as parents, grandparents, and guardians, we help lay a foundation for future integrity, emotional and spiritual health, and fulfillment.

Around this June holiday, there is always a blitz of articles with gift suggestions for Dad. And while it’s great to give a tie or gadget or other fun presents, sometimes gifts of time, appreciation, and love can mean more than something boxed or wrapped.

Even if our homes were not full of love, we know from scripture that God loves us, and that He is the answer to making our homes safe and full of love.

If you have a child with ADHD, it might seem initially difficult to create coping strategies. Yet, with just a bit of creativity and determination, you can effectively help your child cope with ADHD.

Given the far-reaching benefits of improving our children’s emotional intelligence, here are five ways you can start nurturing your child’s emotional intelligence today.

Whether you’re a working mom, a stay-at-home mom, a foster mom or a mom of a child with special needs, there’s one thing all moms have in common...we all need Jesus!

In a world filled with so many voices, it can sometimes feel like a challenge to get through to your children as a parent. Here are a few ideas to inspire you to keep the Gospel front and center in your home.

Training children to pick up after themselves teaches them important life lessons that will help them their whole lives.

For most families, mornings are the busiest. Attempting to wrangle kids and get them out the door just might be one of the hardest jobs in the world. And we do it every day!

'Snowplow' parents likely started off in the helicopter. Then, they hovered, eventually landing and proceeding to clear everything out of their children’s pathway. These parents, while well-meaning, want to make sure their children have an easy road to success.

Here are four biblical truths that will help us avoid the pitfalls of 'snowplow parenting.'

Regardless of the different parenting approaches I read in books and blogs, or the advice handed out to me in church or the grocery store, there is one simple principle I always return to: affection. Affection can be inserted into almost every situation to make it better—and both Scripture and science agree.