Self-care tips for parents of special needs children

Written by Jay Holland Published on https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/self-care-tips-for-parents-of-special-needs-children/ One weekend in the spring of 2014, my five-year-old son spiked a little fever. By Monday, that fever had jumped to 105 degrees, and he could barely breathe.  My wife took him to the ER assuming we were going to get some medication to help with pneumonia. Instead, … Continue reading Self-care tips for parents of special needs children

Raising your child to be kind in a divisive world: Three ways to cultivate a selfless mindset

Written by Molly Stillman Published on https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/raising-your-child-to-be-kind-in-a-divisive-world-three-ways-to-cultivate-a-selfless-mindset/ Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Every parent says life totally changes the moment your first child is born. I can confirm that this is 10,000 percent accurate. My entire perspective on life and the world shifted upside down the moment my daughter entered the world in 2013 and … Continue reading Raising your child to be kind in a divisive world: Three ways to cultivate a selfless mindset

When your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder

Written by Kathy Hoopmann Published on https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/when-your-child-has-been-diagnosed-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/ The church was packed. The music was loud. Lily clasped her hands over her ears and started to shake. Her father gave her a pair of earphones and took her outside where Lily waved her hands in front of her eyes and slowly calmed down. Two boys came … Continue reading When your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder

The Five Senses of Connection

By Ted Stackpole Photo by Nathan Cowley from Pexels Welcoming foster children into our home has caused Angie and me to work harder at building a connection with our kids and showing them they have value in God’s eyes. That’s why we intentionally use sensory experiences to let them know we care. I will never … Continue reading The Five Senses of Connection

Navigating Dark Themes in Literature – How to Guide Your Kids

By Jackson Greer Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Even though your kid might be assigned a book with dark themes, there is hope for guiding them along in their journey. When it comes to books, how dark is too dark? It’s no secret that dark themes permeate culture, and literature is hardly an exception. … Continue reading Navigating Dark Themes in Literature – How to Guide Your Kids