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Laying the foundation for a child’s life of faith is a critical part of a Christian parent’s job. Clearly it’s important for the child, but it’s also vital for a…
It hurts my heart that this topic is prevalent enough that we all need to be prepared to address it. I’m thankful that two Christian mental health professionals with experience…
Kids approach summer very differently than parents do. For kids, summer symbolizes freedom, laziness, lack of structure, and all the best vices—staying up late, sleeping in, and consuming a ridiculous…
My nest is not empty, but it is emptying. Just writing that makes me a little emotional. My oldest went off to college last fall, and the entire family is…
I know I’m not a perfect parent. God’s Word, my conscience, my children, and society remind me of that regularly. It’s easy to focus on that and lose sight of…
In this month’s column, Pastor Mike Novotny shares some thoughts on dealing with anxiety. They’re helpful for both kids and adults. Of course, if you or your child is struggling…
It’s a common complaint: “Parents today do too much for their kids.” Is it true, though? And what does that even mean? What’s the “right” amount of help to give…
True confession: I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. It’s not that I don’t think that self-assessment and reflection can be good or that resolutions can be helpful. It just has…
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…