Stephanie Thompson

My husband’s wise grandmother once told me that parenting never ends.At the time, I found the comment puzzling. As a parent of small children whose...

Upon finding out I was pregnant with my first child, I raced to the bookstore down the street. I wanted to be prepared for this long anticipated...

It’s so easy to forget that social media posts may not tell the whole story. Lots of struggles may be occurring outside the snapshot view. Mental...

As parents, we often walk a fine line between control and empowerment while teaching our teens to make wise choices.When do you step in to...

How do we learn to find peace and clarity in those seasons of life that don’t unfold as expected? Here are 5 things to consider.

Reading through scripture, God’s story unfolds through collective and individual narratives. These accounts provide opportunities to learn from our...

Teaching children to pray evolves from the moments we tuck them into bed as toddlers at night and pray with them. Eventually, they develop their...

We all had to swiftly adjust when COVID-19 hit. Now we have to adjust as we transition out of it. Here's how to find peace amongst even more chaos.

As parents, we long to shape our children into the people God created them to be.That process involves implementing values, and holding out hope...

5 reasons to pat yourself on the back if regular meal-sharing is a practice in your home, or 5 reasons to start making it one. 

Despite resistance at times, children need parents to provide a foundation from which they can form decisions. These truths will serve them well...

When our teens turn away from us, we feel betrayed. Here are some things to keep in mind as you navigate the struggle.

Just like picking the right college takes preparation, when your children are old enough to pick their own church, there are many factors to...