I love family vacations. But when seven of us are in the minivan, sinful natures threaten family fun. Relate? Here are three reminders.
Time and space for soul care feels impossible for parents. But what if you could have your break-cake and eat it too?
When a couple's gotten to the point of asking “Should We Stay Together for the Kids?”—it’s hard to know where to go...especially when you're wondering if it's an abusive situation. Help them begin with questions like these.
We can’t control who our kids marry, but there are things we can do to steer them in a godly direction before the engagement announcement.
It can be tough to connect with a child who’s different from you in their interests, passions, even their core. How can you close the gap?
I want to be open in talking to my kids about Ukraine, but how do I explain something to my kids that I can’t wrap my own head around?
You want: kids with spiritual life skills that last. You have: kids you just want to pick up their cereal bowls. We’ve got a devotional just for families like yours. We get how skeptical you are of shoehorning more into days filled with carpools and just trying to get your kids to hang up their […]
How can we squirrel away spiritual life skills for kids that make them want to connect with God? It could be easier than you think.
The Gratitude Project: Hands-on Thankfulness for Families “This is so stupid!” “Man, their family always has the latest phones.” “I want more screen time!” “His is better.” “That’s not fair!” You’ve heard it all–from your kids, even in yourself. But you know you and your kids have what they need. So maybe you’re realizing that […]
In the face of yet another epic failure or season of pure pain, God often creates beauty and an unforgettable teachable moment.
Rest. Deeply. At night—in the absence of sleep or the presence of nightmares—fear shouts in our ears. Our hearts race and rest evaporates. God knows our need for sleep, and its connection to our peace, trust, and wholeness. It’s why we’ve gathered these verses and short prayers for yourself or a child, declaring and reminding […]
You want: kids who love God’s Word. You have: kids you just want to stop yelling across the house. We’ve got just the family devotional for you. We get it. The desire—and obstacles—for time in God’s Word as a family are real. But family devos don’t have to be painful. Get ready for an engaging, […]
Fill your home with love this Valentine’s Day with these free cards! There’s no better time to remind your children how much you love and appreciate them than Valentine’s Day. Our “You Are Loved” cards offer two sets of love notes for your kiddos: Fill out the “I love you because …” cards and drop […]
Use this Family Values and Resolutions download to identify the values you desire for your family in the days and months ahead. This dual component exercise—one couples activity plus one family activity—will inspire you to kick off the future with values, resolutions and goals that you can strive for together. Fill out the form below […]
Easter Made Easy Easter is such a powerful and holy season. But it is quickly being overshadowed by an overgrown rabbit, and its real meaning is often lost on over-sugared children. Rediscover the beauty of this pivotal event in the relationship between God and man with these ideas for creating a more meaningful Easter. We’ve […]
Countdown to the Cross We get it. How do you make time for spiritual stuff when you’re just trying to get kids to stop shouting down the stairs? Perfect for real-life families like yours, we’ve got bite-sized activities to captivate your kids every day leading up to Easter! Our Countdown to the Cross: A Lent Activity […]
Grab your free FamilyLife Christmas Countdown! Have the kids already started chiming, “How many more days until Christmas?!” Hand them some safety scissors, tape or glue, and this FREE paper-chain download to put the Christmas countdown duty into their sweet little sticky hands. Each day, we’ve provided one simple activity (like Scripture readings, snacks, or […]
Christmas Coloring Sheets Need to keep the kids entertained over Christmas break? We’ve got a meaningful and mess-free way for them to be creative on those frosty winter days. Bring the manger story to life for them with our Christmas coloring sheets. Print out each sheet and have your kids color the characters. Worship the […]
Camp at Home: 100 Practical Ideas for Families Your summer memories might be full of camp weeks, family get togethers, and neighborhood cookouts. Kids are finishing their odd distance learning routine and welcoming summer. But it isn’t the same! During this time you may be saying, “I can’t even get out of my house, how […]
Parenting can be overwhelming. But getting away without the kids can strengthen your bond as husband and wife.
Got Parenting Issues? We’ve got parenting answers Before you were a parent, you probably wondered how full-grown adults could walk around with someone else’s snot on their shirt. Or drive a vehicle where the interior resembles a fast-food trash can. But here we all are. And the parenting issues are so much bigger than you […]
It dawned on me how much my boys need a father. But anyone can be a father—my boys need a dad. All those years, I needed a dad.
With my son’s nightmares punctuating our nights, I knew we needed to hide the living and active Word of God in his heart.
If you’ve grown up outside of a Christian home, it can be straight-up intimidating to try to raise your children to follow Jesus.
Knowing what to do with teenagers to tighten your bond isn’t always easy. But teens don’t need us less as they get older … just differently.
Kids asking, “What is Lent?” We’ve got a rundown of Lent for kids to help you explain, plus activities to help bring it home.
Looking for ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve with kids? We’ve got you covered with the #UltimateFamilyNight.
Praying for Your Child’s Character There’s nothing more important you can do for your children than pray for them. Praying for Your Child’s Character is a 7-day prayer guide that complements FamilyLife’s Art of Parenting™ online experience. It will help you pray for your children’s spiritual and emotional growth as they learn what it means […]
Prayers for Parents What can happen in 5 minutes? Your son could swipe and consume 8.5 cookies. Your daughter could trail permanent marker all the way down the staircase. Your teenager could break up with his girlfriend (over text. seriously?!). Something else monumental could happen in 5 minutes. What could happen if you invested 5 […]
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 […]
