Parenting Update

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  What Should Christian Parents Tell Their Kids about Santa? Parents want to keep the magic of childhood, but where do Christians draw the line? Santa Claus is everywhere this time of year, so ignoring him altogether is probably not an option. Therefore, you must... Linda Lyle Dec 17, 2024
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  How to Prepare Our Kids for the New Era As Christian parents, we have a powerful tool in our toolbox: the unwavering love and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Emmanuel Abimbola Dec 17, 2024
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  12 Days of Christmas—Family Edition So, maybe before we even reach Christmas, we get a game plan – by starting a new tradition! 
• 7 Ways to Include Stepchildren in Christmas Traditions I grew up in a big Italian family. My Nana cooked and prepared for weeks before Christmas Eve. When I became a stepmom, I thought I'd carry on that tradition and share it with my stepsons. However, they... Laura Petherbridge Dec 10, 2024
• Helping Your Child Understand Gender Identity in a Confused Culture I don’t mean to be overly simplistic here, but my answer to this question is pretty simple. How do you help your child understand gender identity in a confused world? The same way you do with all the other... Mike Leake Dec 10, 2024
• 5 Ways to Build a Legacy of Faith in Your Family As parents, we spend years guiding and nurturing our children, but our roles shift in ways we couldn't have imagined when they become adults. No longer nearby for daily advice or comfort, we're left with a... Rachel Wojo Dec 10, 2024
• 5 Ways to Keep Christ at the Center of Your Family’s Christmas Celebrations The holiday season can really become overwhelming. So much is packed into the short month of December, and it's hard not to get distracted by all the noise that fills up this holy season. It is only through... Amanda Idleman Dec 03, 2024
• 4 Ways to Explain Advent to Your Children There are so many holiday traditions in our culture that sometimes our kids can get confused about the real meaning of Christmas. It's fun to enjoy the parades, the holiday movies, and sitting on Santa's... Amanda Idleman Dec 03, 2024
• 3 Reasons The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Is a New Holiday Classic Grace is a selfless, hard-working mother with a love of family and a passion for her small community. She's also a mom with a stubborn streak. So when the stodgy director of the local Christmas pageant... Michael Foust Dec 03, 2024
• 5 Prayers to Pray as You Navigate Family Gatherings This Holiday Season I work as a part-time workplace chaplain, aiming to be a safe place for people to share things that weigh heavily on their hearts. At this time of year, family dynamics are a common source of anxiety and... Laura Bailey Nov 26, 2024
• Enjoy Family Time with November's Top 7 Family-Friendly Streaming Picks It's November, and that means the much-anticipated holiday season is just around the corner.The crisp autumn air sets the stage for cozy gatherings around outdoor fires, while kitchens come alive with the... Michael Foust Nov 26, 2024
• 3 Things Parents Should Know about Wicked Elphaba is a shy, gifted girl with a unique talent and a distinctive complexion.She's green from head to toe. She's been that way since birth, and well, nobody knows why. It's the reason her father... Michael Foust Nov 26, 2024