Listen, we parents have to stick together. If I can give you some ways to study Scripture and teach the Bible so you look like you know what you’re talking about, that’s what I’m going to do! The good news is that with a few simple strategies, you can lead your child through any Bible verse, passage, or story–and get… View Post
Ah, summer. That magical time where we imagine that Pinterest is reality. But… we’re tired, the kids aren’t as angelic as their grandmothers would like to believe, and our great ideas take their place in the graveyard of good intentions. There’s a lot to be said for scheduling wholesome activities for the kids. There really is. And for the last… View Post
I’m going to give you four super simple things to do to start discipling your kids and being their spiritual leader…even if you are legitimately clueless. If you feel like you have no business teaching anyone anything about spiritual things, help has arrived! SO many of you have told me this is where you are. Let’s take a quick look at that first…. View Post
Why do we bother disciplining our kids at all? Our goal is to correct bad behavior, right? To make our kids better people with stronger character. We’re trying to instill our values in our kids by drawing lines they can’t cross…or else. Or…because it’s wildly embarrassing to have “that” kid at Target. (This post contains one affiliate link with Amazon. If… View Post
Is there anything more daunting–or humbling–than the task of staying connected to your teen. Or getting connected to your teen in the first place? Just when you thought you knew what you were doing as a parent, whammo. Adolescence. Hormones. Friends’ influence. Pulling back. Independence. You’re in the belly of the beast, my friend. What the heck are you supposed to… View Post