Not every parent loves to play with their kids. If you find yourself in this camp, you are not alone. Here are a few insights to encourage you.
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20 Promises of God for Kids
Now more than ever, we need to reflect on God's promises. Here's a printable and some encouragement to help you do just that.
A Biblical Way to Address Lying in Kids
Have you noticed a pattern of lying in your child? Here we use a biblical model from John 4 to address it.
Why are my kids bored? They have so many toys!
"I'm bored" is the bane of every parent- especially when you look around and see toys everywhere. Here we look at 2 reasons why your kids are bored and what you can do about it.
Make this Christmas a Birthday Party!
We might be the ones who get gifts on Christmas, but let's not forget whose birthday it really is. Here are 7 tips to make Christmas a proper birthday party this year.
How to Parent When You are Stressed Out
Parenting when stressed can bring out the worst in us. Some lash out, some retreat. Refocus and regroup with these tips for Christian parents.
A Biblical Approach for Dealing with Misbehavior
There are a lot of different parenting methods out there. It can be confusing. Let's look at how God handled the very first sin of all time.
The Power of Observation: Hope for Christian Transformation
It can be discouraging to feel like you never measure up. Let's explore one key to true and meaningful Christ-like transformation.
Interview with Children’s Book Author, Marybeth Wishart
Join me as I interview Marybeth Wishart, the author of Parker the Purple Penguin. Learn about the faith and background that inspired this powerful children's story.
How to quit your job as short order cook
If meal time leaves you exhausted, try these tips to shift the dynamics around food in your home. Reclaim meal time as family time.
What Would Jesus Do? A New Take on an Old Question
This season in our country is fraught with turmoil. Let's turn to the Word of God to see how Christians from both sides of the aisle can be a light amidst a dark world.
Teaching Acceptance Through Story Time: A Review of Parker the Purple Penguin
Picture books are a wonderful tool that parents can use to instill values in their children. Here we review a new children's book that can be used to address prejudice in an age appropriate way.
How to Parent Teens: Quick Tips for Christian Parents
If you are just entering the teen years, it can feel overwhelming. Arm yourself with the basics with these 5 tips for Christian parents.
Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus: A Christian Parent’s Response
Pandemics spread more than viruses. Let's dig into God's word and calm our weary souls so we can spread peace instead of panic to our children.
When Discipline Isn’t Really Discipline
Do you find that your discipline falls flat? Maybe it isn't discipline at all. Here we look to God's word to learn what what God considers ineffective discipline.
And the Two Shall Become One: Ways to Demonstrate Unity in Christian Parenting
Some kids are good at pitting one parent against the other. Don't fall for it! Make a commitment to be a unified in your parenting with these tips.
Tips for Christian Parents from the Song of Songs
Here we explore how parents might use the themes in the book of Song of Songs to address some important but sometimes difficult topics with their children.
Insights for Christian Parents from the Book of Ecclesiastes
Here we dig into Ecclesiastes and find some helpful truths for Christian parents regarding fearing God, storing up treasure and finding meaning in the here and now.