What is your teen daughter’s view of romance?
Last week my friend’s daughter said, “When I get married, if my fiancé doesn’t cry when I start walking down the aisle, I’m going to turn around and…
Helping your teen identify their feelings
Cotton Candy is what I call her. She is full of sweetness, marvel, and loves big crowds. Her role, she feels, is to bring joy to all who are in her…
5 ways to raise girls with godly character
As our culture becomes increasingly secular and Judeo-Christian values fade into the sunset, it’s challenging—and scary—to raise girls in today’s…
Why I don’t tell my kids to be nice
Crunch crunch, smack. Like nails on a chalkboard, I could hear the open-mouthed chewing of one of my children from across the room. Chew with your…
What 'Strong is the New Pretty' Says about Our Daughters
A group of fathers was recently asked to name the top two or three qualities they hoped to see in their daughters. Intelligent, independent, and…
