Though it encourages socializing in groups, it also leads to casual sex among friends
Conflict has been around as long as there have been children, but what do you do when your children aren't getting along? We have 25 suggestions.
The courageous choice of one mom gives us confidence to also be strong with our teens.
Many Christians have not taken a strong look at what they believe in.
Even if you don't intend to leave a legacy, you will.
There are no foolproof methods of parenting, because there are no perfect parents.
Healthy ways to deal with grief from the parent of a prodigal.
Distinguishing between appropriate and inappropriate expressions of anger.
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Whatever their story, prodigals need a safe haven.
What’s the best approach to discipline with my young child? Barbara: When a child is a toddler, he or she is in what I call “the training 2s.” When children […]
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.
The do's and don'ts of going out with the opposite sex.
We need to work at modeling appropriate expressions of anger.
Parents often feel tired from fighting the influences of the culture, but let me encourage you to hang on.
Practical tips for relieving some of the natural rivalry between siblings and helping them to develop an appreciation for one another.
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.
Loving wayward children even when you don't approve of their behavior.
Tips for relating to your children.
A mother’s work is never done: Feed the baby, change the baby, wash the dishes, sweep the floor, cook dinner … There’s nothing worse than filling the dishwasher twice in […]
When we discipline our children, we need to use words that have the power to heal and restore.
Having raised five children, I’ve learned a few things I hope might encourage you.
How could a child be happy after being disciplined?
Take a stroll down a typical American neighborhood, and you’ll find families who desperately need a break from the rat race
Our family continues to work on refining these three convictions.
Setting a tone in my home that allows for the spiritual disciplines of quiet and solitude is my responsibility.
Busy schedules can overtake a home if parents don't maintain a proper balance between activities and leisure time.
We're seeing a surge in girls taking the initiative with guys at younger and younger ages, and aggressively attempting to lure them into sexual activity.
Every time I read the story about the Prodigal Son, I feel it's a story about me.
A crisis with a child means your family is headed into a period of testing ... and of growth.