The sex talk and gender conversations in your home don’t have to be big, awkward productions. But they do need to happen. The sooner the better.

Making responsible, though not always fun, parenting decisions pays dividends and yields goodness that lasts well beyond the moment.

Making memories, passing on our faith to the next generation, is what our moments are made of. I try to focus on fully living in every single one.

These parents wanted the best for their children. But is any college worth what those families are facing now?

Staycation or vacation? Either way spring break is a time to take advantage of for having fun and creating family memories.

One of the greatest lessons motherhood is teaching me is that I cannot do it alone. Baby showers remind us of the help we need from family and friends.

What if our generation of moms decided to love the mom bods we’ve got? Motherhood puts a glow on any woman! It’s a look that’s well worth the wear.

From a FamilyLife Today^® broadcast, a list of ideas to help your kids think missionally about life.

My kid’s birthday party means I include and find commonalities with nearly total strangers. And it’s a really beautiful thing.

Moms today have enough on their plates without adding unnecessary drama to the list.

I’ve always believed that’s what birth mothers really are—heroes.

We cannot live redemptive lives and hate our neighbor. Diversity in relationships not only shows unity to the world but also builds in our own hearts a love for others.

In order for your teenagers to be able to make adult-level decisions, they need guidance. You can help them by asking good questions.

My kids need to grow up with the knowledge that I require a Savior just as much as they do.

After the unexpected death of our son, my wife and I learned that faith informs pain, but it doesn’t erase it.

I finally realized that my children had all the father they needed; all I had to do was point them to God for their needs.

Talking to my kids about shootings doesn’t come easily—how do I answer questions about things I don’t understand myself?

How do we treat ourselves well while also remembering that God cares more about our hearts? Can we keep our hearts pure but also enjoy fashion?

My husband and I are raising our daughters to identify with who God designed them to be, embrace the characteristics He gave them, and develop confidence in the goodness of their Maker.

You have the privilege of growing a child who knows the love of God personally and knows how to love people well.

Is foster care messy? Of course. Is it worth it? Absolutely.

Guilt doesn’t freshen us and give life—it suffocates us and takes more than we have to give.

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.

The time we have with our children before they enter into adulthood is limited. We have a responsibility to use it well, with a heart of wisdom.

Teachable moments are opportunities for us to imprint God’s values on the next generation.

Consider mornings, mealtimes and bedtime as opportunities for making a heart connection with your child. And trust that God, in His sovereignty, will fill the gaps in between.

Pretty much everyone has an opinion on “mommy wine culture.” Here’s a few factors to consider if you’re thinking about sipping a glass.

I want more for Drew Brees and his sons than just what they can earn. And Jesus offers more.

Of all the stories about raising six children we’ve told over the years, this is probably our favorite.

The patterns I saw in my child’s behavior opened my eyes to the damage my phone had done.