Do you struggle with mom guilt? Most of us do. Here are some reasons why and what you can do about it from a Christian perspective.
Author - Laura Kuehn, LCSW
When Your Toddler Hits (What You Can Do About It)
If you have a toddler, it's likely you have struggled to help them manage their anger. Here I explore how to intervene if your toddler hits.
Is Gentle Parenting Biblical? Considerations for Christian Parents
As Christian parents, many of us want to know the "right" way to parent. Gentle parenting is a popular parenting approach. Here we look at what it is in the context of Scripture.
New Book for Christian Kids Struggling with Anxiety
Anxiety is on the rise in kids. Christian kids are not immune. They need to have a greater understanding of how they are wired, how anxiety takes over and how they can use God's word to face all the challenges that life hands them.
How to Get Unstuck as a Christian Parent
If you are a Christian parent feeling stuck in your parenting, this post will help you define your parenting voice and get out of your head and into the life you want to build with your kids.
How to Avoid Losing It With Your Kids
Do you find yourself on the brink of losing it with your kids? You are not alone. Read on to learn some tools on how to keep your cool.
What It Means to Be a “Good Enough” Parent
Do you worry about parenting? Do you wonder if you are doing it right? What if you could embrace the idea of just being a good enough parent?
Misbehavior as Discipleship Opportunities
In this post, we will examine how to create discipleship opportunities that address attention-seeking behaviors, controlling behaviors, revenge-seeking behaviors, and behaviors driven by a sense of inadequacy.
Are You Missing an Important Element of Discipline?
Discipline is a lot more than just telling our kids what we don't want them to do. Here we explore the importance of training and some ways to do it.
Are Kids Good Inside? A Christian Parenting Perspective
There is a popular conception among many parenting platforms that kids are good inside. Is this true? Here we explore this issue from a biblical perspective.
An Important Daily Practice for Christian Parents
As Christian parents we know we need to correct and train our children. There is one key spiritual discipline that can help us do that well.
How to Handle an Out of Control Child
Your child is raging and you don't know what you do. Here are things you can do in and out of the moment if your child is out of control
What is the Job of a Christian Parent?
You may want to know what the job of a Christian parent is. Here we explore this idea through the lens of what we can and can't control.
What to Do When Your Child Hits at School
What can parents do if their child hits at school? Here are tips on how to collaborate, understand and intervene in aggressive behaviors at school.
A Christian Teen’s Guide for Good Mental Health
Some tips and ideas to help Christian teens safeguard their mental health.
How to Parent Overt Disobedience
Kids who outright refuse to obey can be a challenge to deal with. Here we explore why kids overtly disobey and how parents can effectively respond.
How to Parent Passive Disobedience
It can be hard to get kids to hear and obey and instruction. This post explores one reason why kids may disobey and what you can do about it.
Should I Use Time Out To Discipline My Children?
Are you confused about the use of time out in discipline? This post examines why time out does not work and what makes it more effective.
10 Ways to Stop a Panic Attack
Here are 10 tips to help stop a panic attack in its tracks. Includes resources, helpful info on body systems and a quick reference tool.
Kids and Cell Phones – A Guide for Christian Parents
What are the things Christian parents need to know about kids and cell phones? Here we explore it from a developmental point of view.