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.

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Sincere love and an emotional haven are worth so much more than a perfect house and a gourmet meal.

An important part of parenting is determining who you are, what things you stand for, and how you’ll pass those values on to your children.

It’s a daunting era to raise a son into a man, but here’s a game plan for shaping growing boys into godly men.

Ideas for men who want to leave a spiritual legacy.

When I’m in a hurry, I tend to plow over my children.

There is no such thing as a superhero mother. Here’s how to stop trying to do it all and start learning to be you.

Truly excelling as a mom is not about showing our kids how amazing we are, but how much we need Jesus.