Author Shelly Wildman, a mom to three grown children, talks about school choice. Wildman explains why she and her husband picked public education for their family, on "FamilyLife Today."
What does it mean to live on mission? Shelly Wildman believes that if parents want kids who are on fire for the Lord, the parents must have a committed relationship with Christ themselves.
Shelly Wildman talks about the guiding parenting principles she used to help her focus on the most important things. Wildman and her husband wanted to know why they were doing what they were doing.
Jen Wilkin says, as we raise our kids, the words we train them to use in our home can help them to share the gospel as kids and later as adults. She shares steps parents can use to train their children.
Eryn Lynum tells how the gift of a jar of 936 pennies at her son's baby dedication transformed her family's life by keep them intentionally focused on the importance of each passing day.
Eryn Lynum was given a jar of 936 pennies at her infant son's dedication. Each penny represented a week she would never get back, so she tells how she started parenting intentionally.
Jen Wilkin explains how our children's possessions, entertainment, friends-entire lifestyle-should display Christ in sharp contrast to the unbelieving world around them.
Jen Wilkin explains how children raised to be followers of Christ should do and say things differently from their unbelieving peers.
As followers of Christ, we are aliens-this world is not our home. Jen Wilkin introduces five areas in which our children can display their allegiance to God's kingdom.
As a mom, it's easy to feel stuck in the monotony of parenting. Joanne Kraft, Denise Glen, Erin Davis, Gloria Furman, and Leslie Leyland Fields offer perspective to help us view mothering in light of eternity.
Sometimes it feels like "Just a Mom" is the lowest rung of the social ladder. But Jill Savage, Ashley Escue, Meg Meeker, and Karen Ehman tell moms that their role in their children's lives is irreplaceable.
Brian Housman, Paul David Tripp, and Emily Colson give biblical perspective on parenting your child's heart, to help see past the bad behavior.
Hettie Brittz describes four different types of mothers, and how each type is uniquely equipped to be the perfect mother for the child or children God has called her to raise.
For Hettie Brittz, author of "(un)Natural Mom," motherhood proved more challenging than she expected. Brittz tells how God helped her be the mom her children needed.
Karen Ehman and Nicole Unice, former controllers, discuss how parenting is all about training your children to make wise choices and eventually working yourself out of a job.
Gloria Furman, talks about the day she realized that her mom duties weren't interruptions to her spiritual growth, but that God wanted to interact with her amongst the dishes and the diapers.
Professor and youth minister Kara Powell shares some proven ideas for churches and parents that will help kids develop their own faith.
Youth expert Kara Powell talks about three phrases parents can implement that are especially helpful in building "sticky faith" in their kids.
Brian Housman talks with parents about how to handle the moral failings of their children. Housman shares what he did when realized his teen son had been viewing pornography.
Brian Housman explains that parents need to look past their child's behavior and into their child's heart. Housman shares what he's done in their home to address such issues as lying and media usage.
Brian Housman encourages parents to shoot for a bigger parenting goal than mere obedience-to see their children's hearts transformed into Christlikeness.
David Jeremiah talks to parents about training children to depend on God.
What does it take to raise a child with the faith of a Daniel or Esther?