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.

Looking for insight on a particular parenting topic? Search the "Parent conversations" archive. More articles continue to be added, so check back regularly. 

Articles

Parent conversations: How do I approach vaccines as a Christian parent?

By Linda Buxa
Many people enter conversations about vaccines with trepidation because opinions can vary widely. However, we...
drawing of a bird and a bee showing affection

Parent conversations: How can I explain the Sixth Commandment to a young child?

By Amanda Berg
Recently my six-year-old came home from his Lutheran elementary school, and I overheard him ask...
ParentConvoSIDEBAR

Parent conversations: How can I help my child have an optimistic outlook?

By Liz Schroeder
I have seen many calls for 2020 to end so that we can start fresh...

Parent conversations: What if we can’t follow our Christmas traditions this year?

By James Aderman
For better or worse, Christmas is filled with traditions. Some of these traditions help celebrate...
Parent Convo

Parent conversations: What are ways to foster a rich prayer life in children?

By Laura Schaefer
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for...
PCSidebar

Parent conversations: How can I let the gospel shine as I parent?

By Clark Schultz
In my opinion, this is the toughest part of being a Christian parent—letting the gospel...
Load more articles loader

Videos

Play Video
Discussing death with our children: Featuring Sarah Reik
Play Video
Play Video
Parent Conversations

Podcasts

parenting

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.

Podcast: Download (Duration: 11:50 — 10.8MB)

Subscribe: RSS | All Podcasts

Two teens in park

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.

Podcast: Download (Duration: 6:25 — 5.9MB)

Subscribe: RSS | All Podcasts


Mom in hospital bed

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.

Podcast: Download (Duration: 6:22 — 5.9MB)

Subscribe: RSS | All Podcasts


Back of child sitting on swing

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.

Podcast: Download (Duration: 9:20 — 8.6MB)

Subscribe: RSS | All Podcasts


Listen to all podcasts