Parenting Update

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  Take Your Kids on a Hike A new article in the Washington Post found that teens are turning to the great outdoors to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. John Stonestreet Aug 10, 2021
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  6 Ways to Thrive as an Empty Nester The day my firstborn got his driver’s license and pulled out of the driveway alone with my two younger daughters in tow, tears streamed down my face. One or two lone tears gently flowed down my face, but one... Jennifer Maggio Aug 03, 2021
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  6 Prayers for Your Daughter When you are worried and anxious about your daughter’s life and choices, you can cast your cares on Jesus and find peace knowing that He has a plan for good! Be encouraged that God moves through prayer and...
• Do I Expect Too Much from My Child? “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)This popular verse is a benchmark for many parents, and an important command for our... Meg Bucher Aug 03, 2021
• How Can I Get My Teenage Son to Respect Me? What can you do if your teenage boy is openly disobeying you, and your husband won't back you up?
• How to Stay Sane When Your Kids Are Bickering If only that quiet, uninterrupted time could last longer! If only interruptions didn’t always make me forget who I am in Christ Jesus. But then no distractions would mean no people, and how could I live out... Anna Gibson Jul 27, 2021
• 10 Conversations to Have with Your Teens before They Leave for College The days before our teens leave for college can be an emotional roller coaster. All grown up and ready for the future, excitement over new beginnings mixed with fears of the unknown ahead may leave us... Debbie McDaniel Jul 27, 2021
• 10 Renewing Rhythms to Set for Your Family This Summer be the only one who is trying to figure out life again.There are plenty of good lessons that were learned in that season. We learned how much we touched our faces to the truth of how little we knew the... Michelle Rabon Jul 20, 2021
• 4 Ways to Help Your Child Grieve the Loss of a Grandparent The loss of a grandparent often marks a turning point in their growing-up years. It becomes one of those pivotal, stark moments that embed into their memories. The important thing, specifically in the loss... Jaime Jo Wright Jul 20, 2021
• 9 Ways to Become a More Observant Mom Moms want to bring out the best in each child to help them thrive. Promoting positive character, behavior, and social interactions starts with observing a child. The benefits of assessing strengths and... Karen Whiting Jul 13, 2021
• 2 Top Reasons for Anxiety in Teens and What Parents Can Do to Help When I was a teenager, my parents always taught me two things: to try my best and love with a Christ-filled heart. As much as they instilled those beliefs into me, I grew to develop much anxiety and fear —... Amber Ginter Jul 13, 2021
• 8 Key Things to Tell Teens Who Are Going into High School Rising high schoolers are one step closer to the self-discovery and independence of adulthood. As a pastor, TV host, and author, I have compiled eight essential markers from life experience to help shape... Noelle Kirchner Jul 13, 2021