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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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.
A list for parents who want their children to know their love and God’s love.
Use this helpful list as a springboard for spending quality time with your sons.
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.
Your love for your child should define your relationship—just as God’s love defines His relationship with us as His children.
Training preschoolers can be overwhelming, but starting small will build a strong foundation for more lessons to come.
As family and friends gather, here are some ideas to create a holiday that is memorable and feasible.
The definition of the word mean is to be unkind or malicious. But a good mean mom defines the word quite a bit differently.
God has a purpose for our lives and for the homes where we spend those lives.
How will your grandchildren remember you?
A compilation of creative tips for the lazy days of summer.
