Every family is different, and every family has things that make them unique from others. We all have a different family culture that makes us who we are. But regardless of what makes your family’s culture different from others, here are 7 small, yet important things...

I originally wrote this article nearly five years ago. Wow... It just seems like just yesterday that I had this conversation with my son... Our oldest son has recently had his sights on the future. Just the other day, we were talking to him about growing up, and...

Christian parent, I want you to know that I’m encouraged by the fact that... You have your children in church... You rock! You’re instilling character and values into your kids... Yes! And that you’re trying to raise your children to become not just good, but godly...

If you have girls in your home, you know they’re wired a little differently than your boys.  Okay, they’re wired way differently than boys.  At times they can be as different as night and day. For the most part, boys are rough, tough, and love the dirty side of life,...

In the last 6-8 months, have your kids said anything that sounds like this? “It isn’t fair that I can’t do ___________." “I miss my friends." “This is the worst year ever!" Living through a pandemic is no small task, for either parents or kids. But especially for kids...

My 7 year old came inside the house. He had just attempted asking an adult for help, and the first thing out of his mouth was this... “I tried to ask them to help me, but they wouldn’t stop looking at their phone, so I left." It was a shocking reminder for me as a...

He alone who owns the youth gains the future. - Adolf Hitler  Throughout the course of history, one thing that every generation has known is that their mission and values will not last if not perpetuated through future generations to come. One missing link in the...

 “Sometimes it’s the littlest things that make the biggest difference." Family life can easily become very routine. When’s the last time you really left an imprint on your child’s heart by surprising them with something special and unexpected? I guarantee you that...

What do your kids need from you Right Now?... Last week, I shared with you the four main stages of parenting that every child and parent goes through. We learned that the changing seasons of childhood demand the changing responsibilities of parenthood.  It’s important...