Godly parenting is not for the faint of heart. Especially these days when it seems like our newsfeeds are full of people announcing they've lost their faith after "deconstructing". And it’s easy to look at something good, like a particular style of raising kids, and subtly put all of our security in it. The result is that we're often busy ... Read More...
Giving Your Kids the Gift of Not Being a Grown-Up
When my kids were little, I'd ask them questions like "Do you want crackers or pretzels for a snack?" and "Do you want to wear the blue shirt or the red shirt?" It made them feel independent and grown up to make their own decisions, but at the same time it didn't overwhelm them with a myriad of choices. I learned early on that I could avoid many ... Read More...
8 Ways To Keep Your Kids In Church Service (And Not Be Distracted)
Whether it's due to a lack of children's ministry, a child feeling uncomfortable, or simply family preference, many parents these days are choosing to keep their kids in the church service with them. But depending on the age of your children, this can be a real challenge. Thankfully, there are many different ways to help young kids sit ... Read More...
5 Tips For Limiting Your Kids’ Screen Time
The other day while I was at the store, I passed by an adorable little girl and her mom in the aisle adjacent to mine. The daughter was smiling happily, enthralled with the bright and colorful activity on the device in her hands. She couldn't have been older than 18 months. It's not unusual these days to see kids at a restaurant, iPad ... Read More...
Your First Priority as a Christian Parent
I rarely get weird looks anymore from people when I tell them we homeschool. But saying we aren't involved in a co-op or some other extracurricular definitely gets me that sideways glance. It's almost an unwritten rule in society that we must be busy. Doing all the things. Everyone says our kids will be deprived or disadvantaged otherwise. ... Read More...
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