We’re just not talking anymore.
Are you finding that your kids spend more time in their room than with you? You know you don’t have to let them do that, right? I know, it’s easier to let them stay there and avoid conflict. But guess [...]
I’m not a parent, but I love kids!
I have two sisters who have been amazing influences on my kids. I also have friends who never had children of their own, but they, too, have been God-given gifts to young people in our church, or their nieces and [...]
It’s time for devotions—just do it!
As Christian parents, who DOESN’T want their kids to be in God’s Word? We WANT to lead our kids in devotions, but kids usually don’t want any part of it. It gets in the way of “fun,” right? Cara asks, [...]
My kid’s always in trouble!
Do you know the difference between punishment and discipline? Yeah, it’s obvious, but the reality is a lot of us parents PUNISH and aren’t actively disciplining our kids. For example, if our son or daughter skips school for the tenth [...]
Today’s fashions are frustrating. What’s the answer?
I empathize with you. Some of our biggest disagreements with our kids came over clothing. My personal frustration—leggings. Now, I know that women wear them modestly with long sweaters, and that’s okay. But I realize fashion is always a personal [...]
Your kids don’t want to go to church?
Katy says, “We go to Awana and my son does not like memorizing scripture. I think he feels inferior to all the kids that are just rattling off the paragraphs. We talk about hiding God’s word in our heart and [...]
I don’t WANT my picture taken.
As parents, we’ve all been there. You’re trying to get that perfect family picture, but Junior wants NOTHING to do with it. This photo session is just an obstacle in his life preventing him from running, playing with his lightsaber, [...]
My daughter is so depressed. What do I do?
Depression is a legitimate mental illness, and it’s not something to mess around with. Can you believe 15 million people in the U. S. are affected by it?1 I want you to know that I’m no expert, but there are [...]
I hate the snow! Why can’t we live in Hawaii?
If you live in areas where this time of year is uncomfortable for the cold-blooded, you’ve probably heard something similar from your kids. Here are some suggestions. First, tell them the cold is God’s creation, too. Point out that the [...]
I didn’t do it. How is it MY fault?
Have you ever been blamed by your kids for a bad decision THEY made? A friend’s daughter was a natural athlete, but didn’t work at it and eventually lost her spot. Or, another friend’s son never studied for his driver’s [...]