Christians, too many of us wait until it’s too late to talk to kids about sex. But they need to hear about God’s design for sex early in life! Here’s why. I lost my virginity at age 12. Now before you get all judgmental, I want you to hear the story. You see, I was…
Many of us dread having “the talk” with our kids. But here are some amazing resources to help us discuss biblical sexuality with our kids! When I was growing up, the word s-e-x was completely taboo. Whenever the topic of boys was breeched, Mom’s eyes would get as big as golf balls, and she would…
Cultivating good habits for kids is one of the most important parenting tasks we have. Here are some simple strategies to help!
I’ve got enough working against me to let this one be a problem, too. Check out these tips to limit screen time and get kids to obey.
Here are three Christian discipline questions to ask our kids as we seek to guide them when they make wrong choices. The wind mocked the tears as they streaked painfully across my face. I was barely 21 that day, but the reality of my adult-ness was stark. I had my own apartment, my own car,…
When we’re frustrated as parents, hurtful words can easily come out of our mouths. But these are 7 things parents should never say to their child. Ralph Waldo Emerson famously said, “Words are alive. Cut them and they bleed.” Anyone with experience on the recess playground knows exactly what he meant by that. Words hurt….
Parenting toddlers is one of the hardest jobs! These tips including do’s and don’ts from a practical and spiritual perspective will help. Remnants of lunch smeared across her pants, she totes a toddler on one hip and a diaper bag big enough for a family of 12. She can’t remember the last time she slept…
Do your kids ever do things that make your blood boil? You’re not alone! These three steps will help you think of better punishments for kids, EVEN when you’re mad! I was only about halfway up the stairs when I saw it. The squiggly black line trailed horizontally on the wall as far as I…
Wondering if kids time out really works? Here’s why I gave up time out and what I do instead—3 tips that will help when it’s time to discipline. It’s one of my earliest memories. She took my toy and I didn’t like it, so I bit her. I mean, what would any self-respecting 4-year-old do?…
Should we point a rebellious child to God? How do we do it as parents? Does it even work? Here are some keys for pointing the rebellious child to truth. Angry fists and hateful slurs flew deadly in the living room. I peeled the perpetrator off the victim and sent her to her room. She bolted…
We don’t want our kids to just look like they’re obeying. We want them to learn the importance of obedience and then desire to obey. These tips can help! When I first started this parenting gig, it was all about me. *cough* I did label my discipline efforts like most parents as “good parenting” or “Christian…
Are you tired of repeating yourself to your kids? Believe it or not, here’s how to get kids to listen AND actually do what you ask! I looked down at the coat that was still lying on the floor. My voice bellowed out to the offending child, “Didn’t I ask you to pick this coat…
Are you tired of telling your child to stop interrupting? Do you have a child that relentlessly interrupts you? This simple tip is sure to help! I remember being on a video conference call (with people I really wanted to impress) when it happened. I was all smiles in the camera, microphone on, when my…
Teaching your kids to be responsible shouldn’t give you gray hair. Read these 5 Easy Steps for Teaching Responsibility and be inspired! It’s 8pm and the sink is full of dishes. You still need to help with some math problems, give the baby a bath, and make sure everything is packed for tomorrow’s field trip….
Taming the tongue seems nearly impossible some days. But setting clear boundaries for our kids helps tremendously. Here are 5 things kids should never say. Dear Children, I’m sorry, but there is no freedom of speech here. Well, actually I’m not sorry because I love you. It’s not my goal to restrict you. It’s my…
When I was a kid, I was taught this little rhyme as a way of dealing with mean people: Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. You probably know it, too. And I’m sure you also know it’s a BIG FAT LIE. Words come and go so quickly we…
Are you weary of ungratefulness in your kids? These 6 tips will help you cultivate an attitude of gratitude in your kids, even during the holidays.
In our me-focused world, it’s not uncommon to have ungrateful children. This is how we’ve gotten them and what we can do to teach contentment. I just needed a gallon of milk, some zucchini, and an onion. We couldn’t even get in the front door without maneuvering around a giant display of candy. “Oh, Mom,…
Are you struggling to parent a disobedient child? You’re not alone! Here are 5 tips for parenting your disobedient child. When I was a first-grade teacher, I often found myself fielding questions on this topic. What was supposed to be a parent-teacher conference about academics often turned into a mini-discipline session. Parents were desperate for…
We walked into Publix, and the angelic halos shone brightly around my family. The kids were gentle and kind to one another. No one broke anything. The little guy even kept his hands out of his nose AND his pants. Naturally, I walked out the door feeling like Supermom. My walk to the car boasted…
In this life, we will face trials. How do we talk to your kids about them? Is hiding or denying the best way? Does it matter? You might be surprised at how much this one thing affects their future.
