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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

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Motherhood

Natalie and her family: Bernie, Sadie and twins Gracie (wearing eyeglasses) and Bella

Natalie Grant: Music and Motherhood

Christian music artist Natalie Grant opens up about music, mothering and how God changed her plans for a family.

Control and Motherhood

Is there such a thing as being in control when you’re a mother?

Girl thinking about God leading the steps of a mother

Can I Be a Good Mother?

You may feel alone and far away from God, but He cares deeply for you – and He cares for your baby in the same way.

Do the Inconvenient

Sacrificing convenience — sometimes that’s how God uses parents to help draw others closer to Jesus.

Anything You Can Do, My Child Can Do Better

What do you do when you find other children saying real words, while your child is still mumbling indecipherable gobbledygook?

When Parents Compare Kids

Comparing a child’s development isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but when parents become competitive, the result can be troublesome.

Young, smiling father balancing his toddler daughter who’s sitting on the edge of his desk

What Options Does Your Family Have?

Today’s family has expanded options for making ends meet and nurturing family life.

Navigating the Decision

Tips for deciding if and how much to work outside the home.

Young, pensive girl looking up at her mom who’s holding a briefcase and dressed professionally, as if she’s leaving for work

Embracing Your Version of Motherhood

There is room for all of us, and we need to come alongside each other. We are not only our roles: wife, mother, employee, stay-at-home parent. We are the fullness of who God made us to be.

The Sacrifices Moms Make

Every day we change the course of the future because we influence our children in their faith and walk.

The Real Job of Moms

A mom’s primary job isn’t cooking dinner, changing diapers or helping a preschooler glue colored macaroni on a coffee can as a Father’s Day gift.

Becoming a Parent

Becoming a Parent

The nine months from conception to birth will change your life forever. We’re here to help you prepare for this exciting new adventure.

Debunking First-Time Parenting Myths

As if the stress of being new parents isn’t enough! We’re setting the records straight on several misconceptions about pregnancy and early parenthood.

Practical Tips for Parents-to-Be

Practical Tips for Parents-To-Be

Seasoned parents have a wealth of “been-there-done-that” advice to offer. Read on for suggestions that are sure to get you headed in the right direction.

A mom sitting on a couch, either comforting or cuddling with her young son who’s got his face buried in her lap

The Value of Stay-at-Home Moms

Stay-at-home moms create an environment where bonding takes place and children learn to attach to relationships.

Homemaking Mother with her baby in a carrier making dinner

The Art of Homemaking

Homemaking is majoring in family relationships.

Being Available for Your Kids

Children need Mom to be available for them.

Taking Care of Yourself

We need to take care of ourselves so that we can take care of our family.

Mistress of the Universe: Learning to Let Go of Control

Releasing your grip on the circumstances in your life and the lives of others is healthy for everyone.