Becoming involved in your child’s friendships can mean taking on some interesting roles.
Parents often feel tired from fighting the influences of the culture, but let me encourage you to hang on.
Practical tips for relieving some of the natural rivalry between siblings and helping them to develop an appreciation for one another.
As we learned more about our son, it felt like we were unwrapping a precious gift. Each testing day brought new insights into how his amazing brain worked.
Eight "foundation builders" to help parents as they seek to cultivate strong friendships with their young children.
A day full of frustrating challenges gave me a good laugh years later.
My husband and I lost our romantic spark, and our sense of adventure and fun. We got off track and stopped caring about each other.
Seasons of disappointment have the power to empty us or empower us—the deciding factor is our response to our circumstances.
In most cases I find boredom to be a function of attitude—a result of my own selfishness and lack of vision or initiative or creativity.
These ideas won't cure every problem in your home, but they will help you refocus on kingdom purposes.
A special blessing to my sons and son-in-law.
Somewhere between the deadlines and the to-do list, I'd forgotten the most important ministry God had entrusted to me: my family.
Are you making memories with your children? Those moments may be the best times of their lives.
When was the last time you let your pastor know how much your appreciate him?
What chores can children do at specific ages? The following chart gives some ideas of what is possible.
Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife, Mary Beth, share how God changed their hearts for orphans.
Here are some issues to consider as you consider adding to your family through adoption.
Three steps that will help you spiritually invest in your family.
Steering clear of peer pressure can keep your standards from being trampled.
Your kids know all about the latest phone and internet technologies. So do pornographers. Donna Rice Hughes talks about the importance of protecting your children.
Many couples start off wrong and are then burdened with poor in-law relationships for years. It will take faith to develop positive in-law relationships.
Suggestions for fostering creativity in your children.
Just because God promises us that all things work together for our good doesn’t mean all things are easy.
Practical suggestions to help you remember what shapes your family’s life and legacy.
If the gospel is central to your life, it also must be central in your family.
Enjoy a break from the hectic pace of life.
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