Among the hectic schedules and between-home dilemmas, stepfamilies can have fun memory-filled holidays, too. It just takes some extra work.

Looking for ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve with kids? We’ve got you covered with the #UltimateFamilyNight.

It’s likely your holiday season will include tense moments. Don’t fret. Holidays can be joyous and memorable even if they’re not perfect.

There are plenty of things vying for our attention during the holidays. Toxic thoughts don’t need to be one of them.

The Gospel in a Pumpkin: Meaningful Fall Fun If you will be carving pumpkins and celebrating fall, why not use the time together to share truth with your kids? The Gospel in a Pumpkin is an easy-to-use guide on how a carved pumpkin can represent Christ’s work in our lives. You’re sharing the Gospel with […]

Summer Game Plan Can you believe summer has already arrived? Are you wondering what to do with the kids this year? This summer might still look a little different, but that’s alright. There are still plenty of opportunities to have fun, relax a little, and make memories that will far outlast the summer heat. And we’ve pulled together […]

A mixed bag of emotions comes with being a stepmom on Mother’s Day. A day set aside to honor moms, where does that leave a stepmom?

We're in the practice of resolutions. These prayers for the New Year will move us toward spiritual renewal too.

As much as we hope we’ll become idyllic people during this idyllic season, our struggles refuse to take a holiday.

It’s hard to get romantic in your mother-in-law's living room, kids snoring around you on sleeping bags. Still, sneaking in sex over the holidays is doable.

God gives us eternal treasures, so let’s take time to notice during the season of stuff.

What if we stopped treating gratitude like green bean casserole—something to dish out once a year?

Enjoy the holidays! Don’t just “survive” them. Holidays and stress go hand in hand. It’s especially challenging to navigate the hectic schedules of the season in a way that satisfies everyone’s health and safety concerns. Juggling all of these things can make it difficult to pause and remember the full meaning of the holiday season. […]

The Gospel in a Pumpkin: Meaningful Fall Fun Put a new twist on the fall harvest season with The Gospel in a Pumpkin. Turn the fun experience of carving pumpkins into a creative, hands-on activity for sharing the gospel message with your children. With each step of pumpkin carving, this printable provides a guide to […]

The No-Bummer Summer Summer Fun Ideas for Families “I’m bored.” If your kids haven’t said that yet this summer, it’s coming. Here’s help for you with our No Bummer Summer Cards. Full of creative ideas for your kids, these cards encourage outdoor play, growing community, acts of service, and even strengthen some long-distance relationships. What […]

Honor a Special Dad for Father’s Day! Every year, we take time to celebrate our heroes — our dads, stepdads, grandads, and father-figures who have loved us, encouraged us, and brought out the best in us. They cheer at our games, help us with homework and always have our backs. With these Father’s Day fill-in-the-blank […]

A special Easter gift for you The Easter story is all about restored relationships: God used the death and Resurrection of His Son to restore our relationship with Him. There is much every marriage can gain from carefully studying the Easter story. Since FamilyLife began over 40 years ago we’ve been putting out biblically-based resources to […]

I always seemed to fail at this holiday until a game-changer idea took me from zero to hero.

Three helpful hints I use to navigate the holidays in my blended family.

Here’s to giving your best to God—and your family—in the year ahead.

Here are a few ways to make spending during the holidays less stressful.

At the top of my reasons I'm thankful for my husband? Our kids would only be half as awesome, cool, and strong without you. And so would I.

Use your position as a mother to inspire your children to honor their father this Father’s Day and over the years.

This day was made for you—the tired and weary warrior mom who faithfully trudges on even when no one seems to notice.

The purpose of your marriage is to reflect the fullness of God in an increasingly empty world.

Sometimes a little creativity, maybe a few dollars, and a little foresight are all that's needed to make an unforgettable to say “Be mine, Valentine.”

Start some new traditions with your children during the holiday of love.

If you find yourself longing for a purer, less commercialized version of Christmas, then you might want to try our experiment yourself.

Slow down and truly experience this special season centered around family, joy, giving, and most importantly—Jesus.

This time of year, it’s easy to get caught up in the emotions of “how we used to do it.”