Why is it that we tell our children over and over that we are to love, respect, and be kind to each other and there’s still fighting . . . over EVERYTHING! Our homes are where we are to practice people skills and practice loving as Jesus loves, but for some reason, it sometimes feels …
It happens over and over again, even though you say you’ll do better next time. You’re running late for an appointment and your son can’t find his shoes. The baby is crying and you just lose it. You scream at your preschooler, “How many times do I have to tell you to put your shoes …
Unfortunately, children do not automatically grow up to be grateful children. Wouldn’t it be amazing if they were thankful and looked for ways to help others? Raising a grateful child takes hard work and intention, so be sure to check out my top tips. Learn how to raise a grateful child and teach them to appreciate what …
Parenting can be so challenging but also so rewarding. Before we’re parents, we have these great ideas of how we’ll be the perfect parent, how great our children will be, and how smoothly life will go as we love our children well. Right?? However, then we become parents! Our children don’t cooperate with our ideals. …
When you think of Christmas, what comes to mind? Memories of Christmases through the years? A fun tradition that you’ve held onto since you were young? Thoughts of what it means for Jesus to come to earth as a baby? How you can focus on the true meaning? While I’m a strong advocate of keeping …
There’s no doubt about it. There are so many Christian parenting books out there, so how do you know which ones are good? Which ones will be the most helpful to you? Which ones give biblical advice? Parenting is a daunting task. You often feel in over your head, right? I’m sure it’s not just …
As a Christian parent, you will have a deep desire to teach your own children about God and His free gift of grace. You will have the longing for each child to choose to follow Jesus for him or herself. Salvation is not a one-time conversation but will be ongoing as your child understands more …
You just had a baby and you realized you had no idea what you were getting into! Perhaps you’ve been doing this parenting thing for a few years, but you’re just realizing how important what you’re doing is, and you’re feeling overwhelmed by the impossible task and responsibility of raising godly children. Sometimes people say that …
