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
Category: Parenting
Parenting Is More Than Behavior Modification
By Josh Zeichik, CAP® Photo by Victoria Borodinova from Pexels If we were to stop and scan the scriptures for advice on parenting, one of the themes that would stick out is that God is concerned about the state of our hearts, rather than simply behavior modification. I think we have all been there. Your … Continue reading Parenting Is More Than Behavior Modification
RAISING PRO-LIFE KIDS: 4 WAYS TO TEACH THE SANCTITY OF LIFE
BY RICK BECKER We live in a world that seems obsessed with solving problems by destroying life instead of nurturing it. These 4 ideas can help you to form passionate pro-life hearts in your children. It was Nick’s golden birthday. He turned seventeen-years-old on October 17th, and we celebrated in style. My wife made a … Continue reading RAISING PRO-LIFE KIDS: 4 WAYS TO TEACH THE SANCTITY OF LIFE
7 TIPS FOR HOW TO RECOVER FROM TODDLER STAGE BURNOUT
BY CAROL CUPPY There is no getting around it: Bringing up a toddler requires a seemingly limitless supply of time and energy. Here are seven ways to fight burnout when you have a busy toddler in the house. Madison sank to the cold linoleum floor. She closed her eyes and pressed her back against the … Continue reading 7 TIPS FOR HOW TO RECOVER FROM TODDLER STAGE BURNOUT
6 WAYS TO DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE AND POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE IN CHILDREN
BY CAROL CUPPY These six steps can help you to build self-confidence and a positive self-image in your children. Anna watched as her five-year-old son, Jeremiah, raced around the playground with his friends. Each boy had chosen to be a superhero, all with the most ridiculous names imaginable: Captain Gerbil, Slime Boy, The Great Zack-a-roni … Continue reading 6 WAYS TO DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE AND POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE IN CHILDREN
6 WAYS YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS A PARENT
BY LINDA WEBER 6 WAYS YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS A PARENTBY LINDA WEBER We often wonder how our parenting can make an impact on our kids. These six ways will show you how being a parent can make all the difference. Being a parent, it’s natural to wonder if you make any sort of … Continue reading 6 WAYS YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS A PARENT
Teaching Your Kids to UNDERSTAND (Rather Than Fear) Sin
by Beth Nyhart Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels Christian parents have a lot on their plate. There’s the everyday responsibilities of keeping a child alive, loved, educated, and set up for adulthood. But above all, we carry the weight of responsibility to make sure they know the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. … Continue reading Teaching Your Kids to UNDERSTAND (Rather Than Fear) Sin
Forget “The Talk,” Mama Bears. It’s all about Discipleship
by Amy Davison Photo by Dick Scholten from Pexels A few weeks back, our Facebook page had a flurry of comments suggesting great sources to use when you have “the talk” with your kiddos. (And our executive director, Lindsey, just had this exact conversation with her oldest girls, so trust us when we at Team … Continue reading Forget “The Talk,” Mama Bears. It’s all about Discipleship
What Should I Do When My Kid Says, “I’m Not Going to Church?” by Brad M. Griffin
Photo by Julia M Cameron from Pexels “I’m not going to church.” Perhaps you’ve heard those words in your own home, from the mouth of your teenager. Or maybe you’re a leader who’s heard it from a young person declaring that they’re done with church. We often hear from parents that they aren’t sure what … Continue reading What Should I Do When My Kid Says, “I’m Not Going to Church?” by Brad M. Griffin
Conversations Between Parents and Teenagers by Susan Oh Cha
Preparing to converse: at baseline Photo by cottonbro from Pexels If you’re a parent, you might recognize the following scripts: Parent: How was your day? Teen: Fine (as he walks off to his room). Parent: Who are you texting? Teen: No one (as she continues to look down and type). Parent: (After observing her teen … Continue reading Conversations Between Parents and Teenagers by Susan Oh Cha
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