Gentle parenting is one of those terms that leave us scratching our heads. The phrase itself sounds good, but does any mom ever set out to be a brutal or unkind parent? What Areas of Parenting is it Important to Be Gentle? It doesn't take much effort to conjure up images in our minds of non-gentle parenting. Harshness of language and physical punishment seems obvious. However, cultivating an environment of gentle parenting includes more than declaring you'll never spank ... 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
The Best Christian Parenting Books
There is certainly no shortage of parenting books available. The vast expanse of the internet makes it a bit overwhelming to ensure you are purchasing the best Christian parenting books! It seems everyone has written a book these days, so how do you sort through the ones that will actually help you raise your children in the fear and admonition of the Lord? I put together this list of the very best Christian parenting books to provide you with a credible place to go for ... View the Post
How to Have a Family Bible Study Everyone Benefits From
Beginning a family bible study is one of the best and simplest ways you can grow your children's faith and biblical knowledge. With all the fantastic bible resources available these, diving into the living word of God with a family bible study has never been easier. When your children see you in the word, experience you bringing them into the word, and caring about what the words in the Bible mean for your lives, they are drawn closer to God and tethered more tightly to their parents. A ... View the Post
How Parents Can Influence Their Children to Positively Guide and Direct Them
Most moms have figured out a thing or two about life by the time they have a baby. Still, children rush headlong into childhood eager to test out the world around them, often learning painful lessons the hard way. Leaving us all wondering how parents can influence their children in a lasting way for the benefit and blessing of a child? Five essential elements must be present for a healthy influence to occur from a parent to a child. Relationship is the first and most powerful element ... View the Post
Intentional Parenting With Purpose and Mindfulness
An intention is something you mean to do. With regard to intentional parenting, this definition alone is sort of muddy and convoluted. I could call myself an intentional parent and have great intentions that I rarely or never put into action. When it comes to intentional parenting in a way that makes a powerful and positive impact on your child's life as well as your joy in motherhood, intentional parenting needs purpose and mindfulness to accompany it! Moms must have a goal for ... View the Post
