Keep your ears and eyes open and in tune to what’s going on in your child’s life, and to all that he is exposed to. Keep the lines of communication open.
Children must be taught that cutting others down in any way is repulsive because every person is made in the image of God.
They thought their "baby days" were over, but they didn't know what the Lord would do next.
Whether your family is taking a short trip to Grandma's house or a cross-country vacation in the family car, these interactive activities will help the time pass more quickly.
The greatest commandments are to love God and love others, but what does this look like for a college student?
A few ideas on how parents can start cultivating an attitude of service in simple ways, by weaving threads of humility, consideration, and an "others-first" attitude into the fabric of everyday life.
In the battle for the hearts and minds of our children, we need to recognize that they need our intentional guidance in countering the deceptions of life.
When we got out of the car, I could tell I had picked a bad day to bring a little kid to the mall.
Lying, no matter how small, is a big deal. If our children are going to develop the discipline to always embrace the truth, it will be with our help.
Our children need to catch a vision for being an ambassador for Christ.
It's the little things that remind me how much I enjoy life with the wife God has given me.
Becoming involved in your child’s friendships can mean taking on some interesting roles.
Parents often feel tired from fighting the influences of the culture, but let me encourage you to hang on.
Eight "foundation builders" to help parents as they seek to cultivate strong friendships with their young children.
A day full of frustrating challenges gave me a good laugh years later.
As we learned more about our son, it felt like we were unwrapping a precious gift. Each testing day brought new insights into how his amazing brain worked.
Practical tips for relieving some of the natural rivalry between siblings and helping them to develop an appreciation for one another.
Seasons of disappointment have the power to empty us or empower us—the deciding factor is our response to our circumstances.
What chores can children do at specific ages? The following chart gives some ideas of what is possible.
In most cases I find boredom to be a function of attitude—a result of my own selfishness and lack of vision or initiative or creativity.
These ideas won't cure every problem in your home, but they will help you refocus on kingdom purposes.
Three steps that will help you spiritually invest in your family.
Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife, Mary Beth, share how God changed their hearts for orphans.
Here are some issues to consider as you consider adding to your family through adoption.
Somewhere between the deadlines and the to-do list, I'd forgotten the most important ministry God had entrusted to me: my family.
Are you making memories with your children? Those moments may be the best times of their lives.
Steering clear of peer pressure can keep your standards from being trampled.
Your kids know all about the latest phone and internet technologies. So do pornographers. Donna Rice Hughes talks about the importance of protecting your children.
A special blessing to my sons and son-in-law.