Parenting

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  Overturning Roe v. Wade Is a Win for Science He is perfection, joy in baby form, and our world is so much better with him in it - even with the trauma and sadness that will always be a part of his story. The better part of this could-be-tragedy is a... Amanda Idleman Jun 25, 2022
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  An Adoptive Mother’s Thoughts on Abortion Politicians, pastors, and parents all tell their opinions. Today, maybe you can listen to an adoptive mother’s opinion on abortion to see a different perspective. Sarah Frazer Jun 24, 2022
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  What Is the Christian Stance on Roe v. Wade? Whether the abortion issue remains at the state or federal level, we should seek to love and help women and their babies. Our behavior as Christians shouldn’t be determined by the unstable political winds of... Jenny Fulton Jun 24, 2022
• 7 Tips to Train Young Kids to Do Chores I know what you’re thinking. It seems easier just to do the work myself. That may be true for a while. But try to consistently apply these seven tips to train your young kids to do chores. You’ll be amazed... Annie Yorty Jun 22, 2022
• Fathers: Raise Your Children with Tenderness My explosion had unsettled me too. I kept thinking of the enormous damage I could inflict on my exquisite ten-year-old daughter without even realizing it. The last thing I wanted to do was crush her delicate... Steve Farrar Jun 20, 2022
• How to Have a Summer of Simplicity After two years of tension, uncertainty, and a way of life we could never have imagined living through, I have an inkling this summer will be a summer of simplicity. Bunmi Laditan Jun 13, 2022
• 6 Empowering Prayers for Dads As men we don’t often talk about it, but I was reminded of something that a fellow brother in Christ once told me. Being a man is hard. I know we like to portray the image of toughness and position ourselves... Clarence L. Haynes Jr. Jun 13, 2022
• 5 Ways to Encourage New Faith Habits This Summer So, as you bust out the sunblock and flip-flops, allow the disruption of your normal rhythms to become an invitation to something more. And may your humble offering of just a little bit of intentionality... Sarah Cowan Johnson Jun 10, 2022
• 5 Reasons Your Family Needs a Summer Vacation ... taking a trip together can peel back the sticky surface layers of family frustration, and get to the rich, core layers of love and unity. Betsy St. Amant Jun 09, 2022
• 4 Ways to Gracefully Co-Parent with Your Spouse's Ex Whether you like it or not, she is part of your family, so treat her as such. Share pictures of her child with her, and send updates and stories of things going on. Go out of your way to include her as much... Heidi Vegh Jun 07, 2022
• How to Help Your Child Handle the Loss of a Pet It’s important to treat the loss of their pet as a momentous occasion in their young lives. They will remember it for years to come—and they’ll remember your reaction to it. It may very well help set the... Jaime Jo Wright Jun 07, 2022
• What I Learned Becoming a Dad at 20 Enjoy this moment. Whatever it is. If they’re in diapers — I know it sounds crazy — but enjoy it. If they’re learning to walk, you film that stuff and back up the file in as many places as you can so you can... Stephen Miller Jun 07, 2022