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.

While my generation will associate Michelle Williams with suggestive song titles, the next generation might
associate her with something entirely different—being a champion for the biblical model of marriage.

It’s not always practical to eat dinner as a family. The solution? Give yourself and your family some grace and cancel dinner tonight. 

We advise against giving your children a phone if you are not ready to have a conversation with them about it multiple times a week for multiple years.

Instead of my husband abandoning us for the woods or holing up in a man cave glued to ESPN, we’ve made fall Saturdays family days.

Kid-free trips either alone or with girlfriends is an idea I can get behind.

Here are eight ways we can fight for, not against, our children in their hard-to-handle moments.

A list of questions to help you engage your teens about their beliefs on LGBT issues.

Five steps to prepare them to withstand peer pressure, stand with the truth, and display the love of Christ.

The school year is filled with other obligations, but the summer belongs to us.

Helping a child understand this world is not our home.

God put inside every boy something that stirs him to be brave and protective.

If you view your kids as sinners who need salvation, you’ll see parenting as a rescue mission.

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.

These verses can become the centerpiece of kitchen table discussions and a tour guide for difficult conversations.

My son, Aaron, taught me valuable lessons on how to choose my battles … and win them.

In the fading twilight, the headlights of an approaching car reminded Bill to reach for the dashboard and turn on his lights. As the horde of rush-hour cars streamed by,…

A list for parents who want their children to know their love and God’s love.

Facing the upcoming birth of our first baby has caused me to struggle with my change in identity … but perhaps it isn’t a “new” identity after all.

Dating for two is difficult; dating in a crowd is downright complicated.