Parent conversations: Talking to your kids about sex
This month’s author, Bradley Snyder, doesn’t pull any punches. He wants you to talk to your kids about sex. As a parent, as the campus pastor at a WELS high…
Parent conversations: What messages do you want your children to take with them as they leave home?
In 2017, Rob Guenther wrestled with the question “What does it mean to be a man?” as his oldest son, Josiah, was finishing grade school. Guenther wanted to make sure…
Parent conversations: The “mosts” of motherhood
Moms and dads will benefit from this reminder of what to focus on during parenthood. Early in my career as a counselor and speaker—when my children were toddlers—I created a…
Parent conversations: How do you share family history with your children?
I consider passing down family history and traditions to children as one of the fun parts of being a parent. Sometimes it can be a struggle, though, to make that…
Parent conversations: Can parents be friends with their children?
I’ve found there is a bittersweetness to watching my children get older. Although it’s painful to know that I’ll never rock them to sleep again or hear a cute, little…
Parent conversations: Answering a teen’s hard questions
Pastor Michael Ewart shares a template for discussing serious topics with our teens. QUESTION: Our family feels divided over the deportation debate. My teenage son (influenced by public school and…
Parent conversations: What promises of God calm your heart when parenting feels overwhelming?
Parenting often feels overwhelming. Parenting without God’s promises? That I can’t even comprehend! What a blessing to have these promises to cling to when everything else in life feels so…
Parent conversations: What’s your parenting catchphrase?
I have some homework for you this month. Ask your kids what your go-to parenting phrase is. Then stop and reflect. If your children are too young or can’t think…
Parent conversations: Ideas to foster a family-friendly church
We tell parents that they are supposed to bring their children to church, but how do we support and encourage them in that endeavor? Here are some family-friendly ideas. They…