My daughter, Sam, and I were on our own for 12 years. During that time, my girl grew from a little girl to a teenager, and with each passing year, one thing remained consistent: back-to-school chaos.
Adaptability
Summer survival tips for the single parent
Forgiveness didn’t come easily after our divorce.
Parents can and should try to safeguard their children from the influence of the world, but when the “world” is the other household, parents face a difficult challenge.
Practical tips for moving with little ones and making the transition easier for them.
Never underestimate how God can use the hard times with young children to minister to others.
Imagine you’re abruptly uprooted after being totally immersed in another culture. Could it be that this is similar to how our children feel when they live in two homes?
How would you describe your last get-together with extended family? Whatever your experiences, you can help promote harmony on an extended family vacation.
While similar in many respects to stepparenting through divorce and remarriage, parenting a child whose biological parent has died carries its own distinctives.
Teens shouldn’t fret when there’s no “burning-bush” answer to their life questions.
When your child is frightened, he will look to you for emotional cues. Consider how other parents have worked with their children regarding childhood fears.
Fathers can be purposeful in raising their sons to be good men.
Don’t settle for a gloomy household. Instead, discover the fun in everyday family life.
Do you know how to reassure your kids when they doubt God’s goodness because of all the bad things happening in the world?
Unfulfilled expectations can lead to disappointment and even disconnection between parents and adopted children.
Adoption expectations—and unfortunate truths—can reveal our weakness and His power.
Help kids face their fears in a world where bad things happen
There are few things more humiliating for parents than public tantrums by their children. Here are four ways to help your young child resolve frustration by teaching him to be independent in a healthy way.
This checklist will help determine how well your child has progressed in acquiring kindergarten skills.
What can you do to help children when they lose a grandparent, friend, sibling or parent?
