For 18 years, you have parented through a maze of joys, laughter, confusion, and even bruises. Now your child is a graduate. You have big changes ahead.
My kids need to see that their value isn’t tied to their grades or what school accepts them. I need to encourage them to follow God’s design and purpose for their lives and not insist they conform to a specific formula for success.
One woman says her upbringing was based in fear and shame because of the concept of sin. God was a megaphone in my head: “You’re bad, you’re bad!”
We give words of affirmation to someone shortly before or after their death. But why wait? Learn to speak life giving affirmations today.
Here’s to our mothers. Thanks for letting us see you struggle, ask for help, and never give up on the ones you love.
It's sobering hearing that your body will never carry a child. That because of infertility you’ll never know the kicks of a baby growing inside you.
Children this age are unique because they still invite participation and closeness with parents—an attitude that will be changing soon.
Moms today have enough on their plates without adding unnecessary drama to the list.
At the end of my life, I won’t be sad about what I couldn't afford. I’ll be thankful for the rich memories and lives we’ve built with our children.
My kids need to grow up with the knowledge that I require a Savior just as much as they do.
Talking to my kids about shootings doesn’t come easily—how do I answer questions about things I don’t understand myself?
When the world is telling you to blame your ex-spouse and embrace bitterness, you can work on turning your thoughts toward a peaceful working relationship.
When my youngest started preschool, I took my first job outside the home in nearly 10 years. I was frazzled, guilt-ridden, and late everywhere I went.
Donna Reish wanted to make her father's seventieth birthday extra special.
Whatever problems may develop, my commitment is to do whatever it takes to help my parents, respect them, and honor them.
The school year is filled with other obligations, but the summer belongs to us.
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Having another mom who’s already been through both the calm and rough waters of your current stage in life can be a beautiful gift from God. Here are some suggestions for finding that kind of mentor.
Like the box top of a puzzle, God’s Word provides a necessary picture of what our lives are supposed to look like.
Challenges every single parent should consider before deciding to remarry.
Use this helpful list as a springboard for spending quality time with your sons.
A list for parents who want their children to know their love and God’s love.
We all want connection with our daughters, but when we become overly close, it can hinder their transition to adulthood.
Teaching your children to help others is a lifetime gift to them and to everyone they encounter.
Over 25 years of marriage have taught my husband and me how to adjust to each other’s families.
The practice of family worship is a crucial discipline for spiritually healthy families.
Rather than giving in to the cultural pressures and divorcing his wife, Skip Leffler left a very different legacy.
If you don’t shape your children, with God’s help, the world will.
Your special needs stepfamily can find peace and stability with time and the right tools and perspective.
Your grandchildren need you. Do not abandon them.