A few ideas on how parents can start cultivating an attitude of service in simple ways, by weaving threads of humility, consideration, and an “others-first” attitude into the fabric of everyday life.

In the battle for the hearts and minds of our children, we need to recognize that they need our intentional guidance in countering the deceptions of life.

Explaining natural disasters and help children work through the issues.

Parental love is the first love a child experiences and the first love he (she) understands.

How can Christian parents encourage their children to become followers of Jesus Christ?

The second requirement of teaching children to be peacemakers is to help them understand the root cause of their conflicts.

Dividing responsibilities between Dad and Mom.

Helping children understand that significance is found in fulfilling God’s purpose for their lives.

What’s a parent’s number one need?

Encouragement for those who have doubts about adopting.

It begins with the process of attachment—the deep sense of belonging to each other.

If you spend much time studying God and His priorities and passions, you will learn why caring for orphans matters to Him.

Building a simple fire pit in the backyard was key in building up the spiritual condition of our children.

Listening to FamilyLife Today has given me the encouragement to persevere.

Gratitude is not natural; it must be nurtured.

In a FamilyLife Today interview, Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine say that all of us are called by God to leave something behind—to have an impact on the next generation.

When we got out of the car, I could tell I had picked a bad day to bring a little kid to the mall.

Lying, no matter how small, is a big deal. If our children are going to develop the discipline to always embrace the truth, it will be with our help.