Though her tone dripped with accusation, I sensed a compliment buried somewhere in her question. I knew she wanted to talk about why moms yell, but those conversations can go sideways real quick. I took a deep breath, whispered a prayer, and stepped lightly through the exchange. “You probably don’t ever yell, do you?” How Did This Happen? We all start at the bottom of motherhood mountain. Gazing up at the top where joy, peace, and full hearts live. We long for the top. We know there’s a ... View the Post
The Truth About Parenting Teen Boys
"You can still tell me things. Like, I still listen to everything you say. Just because I'm not little anymore doesn't mean you can't teach me stuff." The truth about parenting teen boys is… I've enjoyed a front-row seat at the display of God's handiwork watching my son grow. The days have raced by, and I'm clinging to the last few years I have left with him at home. These are precious years. They are the finishing touches on a human I've poured myself into nearly my entire adult ... View the Post
Draw Your Children Closer to Jesus with a Christ-Centered Easter
With trust in his eyes, a sparkle in his smile, and his chubby fingers wrapped around my own, my little guy gazed up at me. The innocence in his face made it clear, all those years ago, that what that wide-eyed, sweet, curious child believed about Jesus began with me. I could teach him to glorify God with a Christ-centered Easter or something else... Three Ingredients for a Christ-centered Easter #1. Whatever you do, let it point to Christ. Jesus is in everything. The Creator of the ... View the Post
5 Proven Ways to Reduce Family Stress This Fall
It’s no secret that this year has been stressful. As you muddle your way through all the responsibilities that keep you busy, it’s essential to dedicate some time and effort to equip yourself and your family with tools to reduce family stress and cope with life’s pressures. Life isn’t always easy – which is why investing in your well-being (individually and as a family) is so critical to stay resilient. Take a look at our 5 favorite tools to reduce stress for your family this ... View the Post
The Best Scriptures on Parenting to Guide Your Christian Parenting
The word of God is an armory of spiritual ammunition. Jeremiah 1:12 says, "... I am watching and I will certainly carry out my plans." Scriptures on parenting provide Christian parents with the Truth, skills, knowledge, and promises they need to raise children who are a light to a fallen world and will someday be the officials, leading a newly-restored world! God is in Parenting Ecclesiastes 1:9 reminds us, "It has all been done before. Nothing under the sun is truly ... View the Post
Exploring Parenting Goals and How to Make Them Benefit Your Child
Parenting goals are as varied as the sky is blue. Some parents measure their parenting goals by the way their children behave while others set goals that solely reflect their own behavior. Truth is, both approaches are an acceptable and justifiable way to measure success as a parent. Investigating these parenting goal metrics, chatting about which parenting goals are best for you to set, and why setting parenting goals is even important, provides us with the right frame of mind to achieve ... View the Post
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