It’s green. I ain’t eating THAT.
There are a lot of finicky kids…and adults, too. I was kind of picky when I was a kid, too, and I still have a hard time eating anything green. How do we get our kids to try new foods? [...]
My daughter is an amazing singer. But she knows it.
Humility. That can be difficult to teach sometimes. A lot of times the lack of it is a learned behavior. False humility can also be wrong. How can we teach our kids that it’s okay to be confident with their [...]
My 15-year-old is dating a basketball player.
Dating. It’s not a good word for a lot of families, including mine. Everybody has their own set of values, and I understand that. But at a time where our culture has sexualized just about every facet of life, dating [...]
I sure hope he has a nice personality.
There are a lot of people who God has gifted with good looks and a smart mind. Me? I have a face for radio and my mind—well, let’s just say it’s unique. How many times have you caught yourself saying [...]
My mom’s having surgery. We’re gonna starve!
Those were the words from a 10-year-old stressing about his mom having surgery that was going to incapacitate her for a while. The family of five was not only dreading the stress of surgery for the person who was not [...]
What’s your family priority?
While sports and music can teach our kids valuable lessons, as Christians, we recognize that our faith in Jesus Christ should always take precedence. Matthew 6:33 says, "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will [...]
We just don’t have time together anymore.
Parenting can be demanding. Maybe you feel more like a bus driver than a spouse. Nurturing the marital relationship is vital for a healthy and thriving family. With fifty percent of couples ending in divorce, it's important. Ecclesiastes 4:9 tells [...]
I’m a single parent, and I’m overwhelmed.
Being a single parent is tough. It's common to feel overwhelmed by anxiety and depression, but as parents, our faith in Christ can help. Psalm 34:17 reminds us, "the righteous cry out and the Lord hears them. He delivers them [...]
I’ll never be like Jenna. She’s really smart.
Not all kids are the same academically. We know that every kid is unique, but when it comes to grades, it's easy to have high standards. But grades are just one part of overall development. Romans 12:6 reminds us that [...]
It’s just not fair.
It's not uncommon for kids to feel cheated when a brother or sister gets prizes or gifts and they don't. We can use these moments as teaching opportunities to teach our kids to be thankful and content in their circumstances. [...]