Are you going through a tough time? Do you want to shout, like the disciples did in their wave-torn boat, "Don't you care about me at all God?" If so, read on for comfort and encouragement. You will find He has been with you all along.
As Christian parents, we need to go beyond the do's and don'ts of parenting and enter the arena of training. Find out how you can use your family's rules as a foundation for creating training activities that can help to transform hearts.
Now, more than ever, we need to make sure that we help our children develop hearts filled with thankfulness. There is no better antidote for the influences of a me-centered society than an "attitude of gratitude."
Some people are naturally empathetic and some are not. We can help our empathy-challenged children to develop this important relational skill with these tips and suggestions.
The day after Christmas if often met with disappointment and longing. You can use those feelings to seek the Lord and turn your family's focus toward Him.
Is your heart ready for Jesus this Christmas? This analogy between the manger and our hearts makes for a great discussion with our children on Christmas morning.
This is our last in a series of three articles on the basics of Christian parenting. Here we will explore the different traps that well-meaning Christian parents can fall into.
This is the second article in a series of three about the back-to-basics of Christian parenting. Here we explore the different activities that families can engage in that will keep them connected to and centered on Christ.
Of course you love your child, but maybe circumstances are such that you don't like him much right now. Find out what you can do to rekindle your feelings of connection and compassion towards your child.
Do you find yourself comparing your personality or parenting skills to others? How can you accept who God has made you to be? Here are some simple truths that will hopefully encourage you as a parent and child of God.
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Laura Kuehn, MSW, LCSW
Parenting Tip of the Week
We don't have to keep our kids busy all the time. Boredom is not a bad thing: it can lead to creativity and innovation.