The courageous choice of one mom gives us confidence to also be strong with our teens.

There are no foolproof methods of parenting, because there are no perfect parents.

Healthy ways to deal with grief from the parent of a prodigal.

Distinguishing between appropriate and inappropriate expressions of anger.

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Keep your ears and eyes open and in tune to what’s going on in your child’s life, and to all that he is exposed to. Keep the lines of communication open.

What’s the best approach to discipline with my young child? Barbara: When a child is a toddler, he or she is in what I call “the training 2s.” When children are 2-5 years old, I call this the “intense training” stage. During these early years, you will notice your children becoming more defiant and rebellious—more […]

The do's and don'ts of going out with the opposite sex.

Whatever their story, prodigals need a safe haven.

We need to work at modeling appropriate expressions of anger.

Parents often feel tired from fighting the influences of the culture, but let me encourage you to hang on.

Four observations to note and discuss.

Practical tips for relieving some of the natural rivalry between siblings and helping them to develop an appreciation for one another.

As we learned more about our son, it felt like we were unwrapping a precious gift. Each testing day brought new insights into how his amazing brain worked.

A mother’s work is never done: Feed the baby, change the baby, wash the dishes, sweep the floor, cook dinner … There’s nothing worse than filling the dishwasher twice in one day only to find that there are still dishes left in the sink! Since the birth of my son, I have found myself working […]

Loving wayward children even when you don't approve of their behavior.

Tips for relating to your children.

Take a stroll down a typical American neighborhood, and you’ll find families who desperately need a break from the rat race

We're seeing a surge in girls taking the initiative with guys at younger and younger ages, and aggressively attempting to lure them into sexual activity.

Sexy clothes are hallmarks of fashion today, even for young girls. How can you help your daughter make choices that show off her heart, not her body?

These four convictions helped guide us as we taught our teenagers about appearance issues.

The process of shaping convictions needs to begin early.

Challenging your child to the higher goal of purity.

Our family continues to work on refining these three convictions.

When we discipline our children, we need to use words that have the power to heal and restore.

Setting a tone in my home that allows for the spiritual disciplines of quiet and solitude is my responsibility.

Busy schedules can overtake a home if parents don't maintain a proper balance between activities and leisure time.

Having raised five children, I’ve learned a few things I hope might encourage you.

Five steps for developing and implementing a sex education plan.

How could a child be happy after being disciplined?