Have your teenagers made mistakes? It’s a dumb question, isn’t it? Of course they have—but have you gotten over it? I was sitting on the couch talking with my daughter, asking her what she thought I should talk about next [...]
My wife and I have 4 kids. Younger parents ask us all the time what we consider the most essential principles of parenting. Here they are. Write them down. In order, they're (1) pray, (2) pray, and (3) pray. Whether [...]
Some kids can tend to blame others for their mistakes and failures. As Christian parents we should teach humility and a spirit of apology. We should help our kids understand mistakes are part of life, and it's important to take [...]
Perfectionism. It's common for our kids to feel pressure to excel in academics, sports, and social relationships. All these things WILL fade away though. We can help by reminding our teens that they’re fearfully and wonderfully made by God, and [...]
Have you ever made a mistake as a parent? Stupid question. Well let me ask it another way. Have you ever made a really stupid decision that affected not just you but your entire family? An affair? Drug addiction? Spent [...]
Yes! Absolutely! Aaron is a pastor and says, “A parent should repent to their kids.” He’s right. As my wife and I were raising our kids, we made our share of mistakes. In disciplining our kids, I came to realize [...]
Some kids can tend to blame others for their mistakes and failures. As Christian parents we should teach humility and a spirit of apology. We should help our kids understand mistakes are part of life, and it's important to take [...]
Perfectionism. It's common for our kids to feel pressure to excel in academics, sports, and social relationships. All these things WILL fade away though. We can help by reminding our teens that they’re fearfully and wonderfully made by God, and [...]
Is it easy for you to say “I’m sorry” to your kids when you blow it? Rose Mary suggested we talk about this because her parents believed it was a sign of weakness. Actually, it is a sign of weakness. [...]
“We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance” (ESV). Those are powerful words from Romans 5:3. As parents, it’s tough watching our kids make mistakes, isn’t it? But the question is, “Would you rather have them make mistakes while they’re still living [...]