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 light [...]
If it’s any consolation, I’ve been a married frustrated parent when it comes to my kids. But, if you’re single and you’re facing these kids by yourself, my heart goes out to you. In a marriage, you’ve got backup. If [...]
When we’re tempted by the enemy to disobey God, it’s helpful to consider our individual sins’ impact on our entire families. Like a stack of dominoes, my failure can lead to difficult temptations for my family. When we’re getting hammered [...]
Do you want to have an impact on your child for a lifetime—something that’ll live with them forever? According to children who were interviewed by researches at a university recently, they said parents who love each other were at the [...]
The time after Christmas can be kind of depressing. We all get geared up for the holiday, and then—BOOM—it’s all done, and then we wait for the ball to drop so we can start a new year. For kids, this [...]
Depression is a legitimate mental illness, and it’s not something to mess around with. Christmas can be a major trigger. Can you believe 15 million people in the U. S. are affected by it?1 I want you to know that [...]
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 [...]
“My kids? What about me?” If you’re anything like me, you get more excited about Christmas than the kids do. Now that my youngest is grown, that’s definitely the case. I’m ALWAYS the first one up, usually around six. Why? [...]
Nine hundred twenty-nine dollars. That’s how much the average family is going to be spending on Christmas presents this year.1 Much of that money is going to be spent on mobile devices like tablets, iPhones, and more. You might be [...]
While Christmas brings a lot of joy, it can also bring a lot of frustration—especially when there’s that one thing all the kids fight over. Maybe it’s to put that special ornament on the Christmas tree. One Mom wrote to [...]