Parent conversations

Providing support on your parenting journey

Being a Christian parent is challenging. Although we have a wonderful resource in God's Word, the Bible doesn't always answer our parenting questions with black and white answers--and neither does "Parent conversations." What "Parent conversations" does provide is real-life perspectives from parents who are struggling with the same questions as you. Have a question? Join the conversation! Submit questions or comments through our contact form.

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Articles

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Parent conversations: Are we doing too much for our kids?

It’s a common complaint: “Parents today do too much for their kids.” Is it true,...
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Parent conversations: What are your New Year’s resolutions as a parent?

True confession: I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. It’s not that I don’t think that...
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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...
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Parent conversations: Parenting failures–and how to recover: Dad edition

In the October issue, we heard from three moms who shared some of their “mom...
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Parent conversations: Parenting failures–and how to recover: Mom edition

We parents are really hard on ourselves. That’s why I thought it might be helpful...
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Parent conversations: How do I help a child who is struggling to adapt to the new school year?

The beginning of the school year can be a time of great excitement—buying new school...

Videos

Podcasts

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Episode 33 – Teaching kids how money works

How can we help our kids to learn to manage the financial resources that God gives them? Linda Buxa shares her family’s approach—and how you can incorporate it in your family.
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Episode 32 – What’s a parent’s role in dating?

The idea of our children dating can be . . . unsettling. Pastor Donn Dobberstein, father of four children ages 15-22, shares his strategies for how to navigate this season of parenting.


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Episode 31 – Facing a parent’s illness as a family

Mom’s sick. Now what? Hear from Kerry Ognenoff on what her family faced during her recent illness.


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Episode 30 – Protecting kids without scaring them 

How do we prepare our children to handle dangerous situations without scaring them? Are we avoiding important conversations? Sarah Reik and Dan Nommensen offer practical tips to help.


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