Parenting

What Is the Best Parenting Style?

Moms and dads who ascribe to the authoritative parenting approach are often more in tune with their children’s needs. They prefer to guide their kids, using honest and open communication methods to impart their values. Children with authoritative parents are usually self-disciplined and can express their own ideas.

The Hard Truth about Mom Friendships

We know we need them, yet there is the underlying tension nobody really talks about when it comes to making mom friends. The hard truth (just going to go ahead and lay it out there up front) is that making mom friends is hard. Plain and simple.

6 Creative Family Bible Study Ideas for Fall

Bring God’s Word to life with six creative Bible study ideas your family can enjoy this fall. From pumpkins to thankfulness to walks outdoors, these studies will help children see the gospel in everyday life!

3 Things Families Should Know about ‘Light of the World’

Can a 13-year-old boy searching for fish and freedom really encounter the Messiah? This powerful new animated film follows young John as he discovers a Savior far greater than he imagined.

Does Your College Student’s Dorm Room Reflect Dependancy or Discipleship?

What if the solution isn't decorating their dorm rooms for them, or leaving them to their own devices, but an opportunity to come alongside them in their journey?

6 Bible Study Tips for Busy Moms

Bible study since the birth of my children has been an eight-year battle. I’ve done all sorts of things to avoid being noticed until 7 a.m.

How to Make Your Home a Safe Haven in This Scary World

No matter the upheaval and chaos, God offers peace to our families. Here are 10 ways to make your home a safe haven in a scary world.

How to Know If You're a Helicopter Parent and Why That's Harmful

Helicopter parenting goes past our normal and healthy desires to protect and be involved in the lives of our children. Here's why it actually hurts your kids in the end.

10 Quick Dinners to Help You Eat Well as a Family

Short on time and ideas for dinner? This no-fuss guide offers simple, family-approved meals using pantry staples, healthier pasta, and casseroles that come together fast.

'Light of The World' Shares the Story of Jesus in Moving Animated Feature Film

"Light of The World" is a moving family-friendly animated feature film about Jesus Christ. Watch the short, but powerful clip to get a quick look at the new, upcoming film "Light of The World."

4 Ways to Help Your Teen Navigate Being Back at School

Helpthemminimize screens at night and craft theirown best routine for bedtime.Teens thrive on independence and getting to control parts of their world, so instead of just sending them to bed, help them create good habits for when they are on their own.

5 Lies About Motherhood That Are Not Biblical

Motherhood is a sweet and beautiful calling. What a precious and wonderful gift we are given by the Father to be able to experience just a glimpse of His unconditional and unwavering love. Being a mother is full of so much joy and brings forth an abundance of blessings. Yet, at the same time, it can also bring about trials that manifest a mix of emotions that don’t always make any sense.

A Week of Prayers for Your High Schooler

May they know to their core that your love does not change due to any grade or achievement, for it is by grace they have been saved, not the works of their own hands.

9 Truths to Cling to if You Feel Like the Worst Mother Ever

Mothers (and fathers) have to make endless decisions for their children. Sometimes, I’ve used good judgment, and sometimes not. Maybe you can relate. Perhaps you, too, have stood tearfully in the driveway proclaiming yourself to be the “Worst Mother Ever” like I have.