It’s rare to hear anyone say they loved middle school. Even people with positive memories never tout it as the […] The post 10 truths middle schoolers should know appeared first on Christian Parenting.
We’ve been preparing for our longest RV trip yet, which means making far too many pink and orange highlighted lists […] The post Freedom in Christ—a more enjoyable way to live appeared first on Christian Parenting.
Becoming a mother came with a surprising level of mourning. As I held onto the tangible joy of my first […] The post Manna in the margins appeared first on Christian Parenting.
When we talk about “purity culture” in the Church, it’s often followed by stories of hurt, anger, and regret. So, what is purity culture, and why are people so upset about it? How did something that set out to be so well meaning and helpful hurt so many? What is...
Bible verses about trusting God are not in short supply. As believers, we know the wisdom and truth behind placing our trust in God rather than ourselves. But when it comes to trusting him with our children, there’s often a tension there, and we can struggle with the release. In...
I’m not sure how the Lord is leading you to pray for your children. But here’s what happens. Sometimes these prayers feel like a boomerang. And a boomerang, you throw it. And it gets further and further and further away. And sometimes we pray for these things. And it’s almost...
Well, here’s the thing, from the time that our kids are old enough to carry on a conversation with us that doesn’t just involve whether or not they have a poopy diaper, or what color bowl they would like for their snack. From that age, until, basically we’re dead, conversations...
I sat in a student missions training seminar about 6 months ago. What we were facing that week consisted of sleeping on floors, engaging refugee families who didn’t speak much English, teaming up with unfamiliar people, and adhering to someone else’s schedule—which means late nights and early mornings. In our...
But when it came to finding that path for my kids, I knew a verse that was one of the earliest scripture memories for me. And it was something I held on to really tightly. But I kind of got a little, shall we say, off track myself in understanding...
Mom, will you play with me? Pause. Something happens when we become adults. We start to think about education, food, paying the bills, serving, and laundry. Oh, the laundry! Summer hits, and many of us don’t have the same luxury to toss caution to the wind and spend endless hours...
Set an example for your children in practicing these 8 things. This is a powerful idea and word picture for how we live our lives. You can think about this when you’re thinking about how we interact with our kids, how we interact with people, and then the difficult circumstances—and...
So let’s talk about some steps that we could take in the moment that will help this character come back. The first thing is I pray for you in a tag team situation. But if you’re a single mom, or single dad, that’s okay. These steps absolutely apply to you....
Okay, now I get to talk about something that I love to talk about. Anytime I talk about raising boys, and it’s as relevant today as ever, it has two parts to it. You’ll see why I want to talk about how our sons need boundaries and freedoms. Now we...
If you’ve ever walked through an incredibly stressful season or some difficult circumstances, you may have experienced what myself and others call “survival mode.” It’s that mentality or feeling of just trying to get through it, trying to hold on, trying to survive. It happens when the demands of life...
It’s the most common question parents ask me at my parent workshops: “What is the perfect age to give my […] The post What if your kids already have screens, and you’re having second thoughts? appeared first on Christian Parenting.
This important article was written by Dr. Jim Denison. Dr. Denison is the founder of Denison Ministries, and writes the Denison Forum – Daily Article.. As you know, mental health is a topic that is becoming very prevalent in our young people. We pray this article encourages you in your...
Despite all odds, the 2020 Olympic Games are happening now in Tokyo. The irony of the “2020” Games taking place in 2021 is not lost on the young people around us. It’s like a lot of their own experiences this past year—delayed, uncertain, disappointing, but maybe still holding the hope...
I will be honest—this is a hard one for me to write. Why? Because it is just a little bit too real life. It is easy to write about seasons past or experiences with my children. I also love to write about what God is teaching me as a mom...
His wavy, blonde hair was damp and tousled, and his cheeks were flushed. I couldn’t help but smile at both signs of a quality afternoon nap as he reached for me to pick him up. I pulled him into my lap, then leaned back on the barstool. He snuggled in...
Lately my anxiety has been at an all-time high. I have always dealt with anxiety my entire life, even as a child. I absolutely believe some people are more neurologically prone to anxiety, I am one of those people. Though that is true, I still believe God wants to walk...
