Articles on Parenting

Combining Holiday and Family Traditions

The holidays open the underlying, hidden dynamics of stepfamily life. Author Ron Deal shares practical strategies for navigating the tricky waters.

Encouraging an Unmotivated Teen

Learn the four key ways you can help your child get back in the race and find the energy to finish strong at school.

Could This Be the Year to Start a Family?

Even though it might seem like a bad time for such a goal, there are still surprising reasons for couples to make this the year to get started.

How to Talk to Your Kids about Fantasy

When it comes to darker flicks such as Harry Potter or books that blur the lines of reality and fantasy or good and bad, how do help kids find...

Answering "Questions Kids Ask about Sex"

Author Pam Farrel addresses 10 questions kids ask about sex, what parents should say and when they should say it.

Let Go of Your 20-Something Kid

Learn how to manage the change of letting go of 20-something kids, so they can launch into successful lives as young adults.

Discipline Mistakes Most Parents Make

When we adopt faulty child-training methods that aim for behavior modification only, we miss the issues of the heart.

When Your Child's Other Home Is Leading Them Away from Christ

All Christian parents want their children to grow in faith. But what can you do when the other household is leading the sheep away from the Shepherd...

Reaching Kids in Time

Our experiences build our character, so let's make sure our kids are getting good ones.

'A Parent's Guide to Harry Potter'

Author Gina Burkart sees many parallels to Christianity in the Potter books and argues that parents can use the series as a teaching tool to discuss...