Parent conversations: How do parents adjust to an empty nest?
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…
Parent conversations: When you feel inadequate as a parent, remember . . .
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…
Parent conversations: How can Christians combat anxiety?
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…
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, though? And what does that even mean? What’s the “right” amount of help to give…
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 self-assessment and reflection can be good or that resolutions can be helpful. It just has…
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…
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 fails” and how they handled them. (Visit forwardinchrist.net/mom-fails to catch up on those.) This month,…
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 to be reminded that we all make mistakes. This month we’ll hear three moms detail…
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 supplies, reuniting with friends, and learning new skills. Sometimes, though, that excitement turns quickly to…