Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression isn’t something to suffer through in silence. Get help! Postpartum depression is a difficult topic to discuss. Women have feelings of shame as they experience changes in their mood and body after giving birth. There doesn’t need to be guilt surrounding something you can’t control. By understanding what postpartum depression is and taking … Continue reading Postpartum Depression

Morning affirmations for school drop-off

Written by JJ Campbell How do mornings usually go in your house? For the typical household, it’s a mad dash to get everyone out of bed, fed, dressed, out of the house with all of their belongings and into the car or bus for school drop off.  Before we go any further, I want you … Continue reading Morning affirmations for school drop-off

How to Parent Children with Bipolar Disorder

Parenting a child with bipolar disorder can be difficult. Here are some ways you can help your child with bipolar disorder. Parenting a child with bipolar disorder is an experience as unpredictable as the mental illness itself. Does it seem like an ever-evolving situation? It may seem when you’ve learned what to do with repeated … Continue reading How to Parent Children with Bipolar Disorder

50 Questions to Ask Your Kids at the Dinner Table

Having conversations with our kids is critical for building a solid foundation of trust, demonstrating steadfast love, and teaching them how to grow as a young person. These 50 questions to ask your kids are a great starting point for conversations around the dinner table. As parents, our schedules are usually packed with things to … Continue reading 50 Questions to Ask Your Kids at the Dinner Table

Conversation Starter Craft for Kids and Moms

Amanda Jass Talking to our kids provides the best chance to understand them. Asking a variety of questions from serious to silly helps us build our relationships with our kids. Most of the year, our kids’ schedules are overloaded with things to do. Whether it’s school or sports or music or something entirely different, there’s … Continue reading Conversation Starter Craft for Kids and Moms

Take This Spiritual Gifts Test with Your Family

Timothy L. Sanford, MA, LPC When your child gives their life to Jesus, a transformation begins. A spiritual gifts test helps them discover the gifts God then gives them. Before opening the link to the spiritual gifts test, let’s first explore what the spiritual gifts are all about. What are Spiritual Gifts? First off, a … Continue reading Take This Spiritual Gifts Test with Your Family

Using Social Media to Engage With Your Teen

Bob Smithouser They may sleep in your house and eat at your table, but teens live on social media. Tracy Sheppard and her teenage daughter, Kelsey, are friends. They don’t roam the high school halls wearing matching outfits and giggle about boys. But Facebook doesn’t care. In the world of social media, a “friend” is … Continue reading Using Social Media to Engage With Your Teen

How to Help Your Over scheduled and Busy Kids

Ann Ordway God created each of our children with a unique set of gifts, talents, and interests. However, your child’s identity does not stop at what they do or how they spend their time. So often, busy kids find their worth and significance in what they do. Keep reading to explore some practical solutions to … Continue reading How to Help Your Over scheduled and Busy Kids

Teens and Depression

Jan Kern How do we stand with our teens through this adolescent season of change and emotional upheaval? Amy glanced up from folding towels and T-shirts as her daughter shuffled through the kitchen. She sensed the sadness that weighed her daughter down, drooping her shoulders and erasing her usually easy smile. Amy’s heart sank. It … Continue reading Teens and Depression