Parent conversations: How should we handle sibling squabbling?
Sometimes it helps just to know you’re not alone. This month’s topic falls into that category for me. The articles not only contain some great suggestions for how to combat…
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Sometimes it helps just to know you’re not alone. This month’s topic falls into that category for me. The articles not only contain some great suggestions for how to combat…
In the October issue, we heard from three moms who shared some of their “mom fails” and how they handled them. (Visit forwardinchrist.net/mom-fails to catch up on those.) This month,…
We parents are really hard on ourselves. That’s why I thought it might be helpful to be reminded that we all make mistakes. This month we’ll hear three moms detail…
The beginning of the school year can be a time of great excitement—buying new school supplies, reuniting with friends, and learning new skills. Sometimes, though, that excitement turns quickly to…
I’m leading a Bible study on grief as I write this. A few days ago, I was preparing a lesson that included a portion of Lamentations chapter 2: “My eyes…
I had almost as much trouble deciding what to write to introduce this topic as actually talking about it with my kids. I guess that’s why I appreciate what the…
The beginning of summer always feels like a fresh start. New routines set in, and I find that if I’m not intentional, they’re not always the routines that I want…
Confirmation is a rite of passage for many confessional Lutheran young people. Yet as important as their confirmation day is, most would agree that it’s the years leading up to…
Parenting techniques come and go, but the answer to this month’s question is based on more than new research or a passing fad. It’s based on the solid rock of…