World Down Syndrome awareness day: Destiny in a diagnosis

World Down Syndrome awareness day: Destiny in a diagnosis

March 21st marks a significant day for families around the world. We have celebrated this special day for the past ten years, since the birth of our…


Four truths about childhood for grandparents to embrace

Four truths about childhood for grandparents to embrace

Vacation requests were approved and tickets bought. Beds were ready and the refrigerator was stocked. Finally, the day came! Our three grandchildren…


Your child’s purpose vs. your child’s potential

Your child’s purpose vs. your child’s potential

It’s that time of year again. The IEP is scheduled to review my daughter’s goals and progress over the past year. I will meet with a group of…


Seven truths about your child’s spiritual development

Seven truths about your child’s spiritual development

There are things we can observe about our children. We can watch them grow physically. We can see them develop cognitively, and even see them mature…


Five ways to prioritize church as a mom

Five ways to prioritize church as a mom

“For the tenth time, please get your shoes on now!” I yelled toward my two kids from the kitchen. I was attempting to refill my travel mug and get…


A podcast for every parent

Did you know that Christian Parenting has a podcast network? The Christian Parenting Podcast Network curates the best parenting podcasts to help you…


The mom of fall

The Mom of Fall

It is finally fall.  We are past the whole “back-to-school” crazy but haven’t quite hit the “holiday” crazy.  This is my favorite time of year.…


Engaging critical conversations about pornography

Engaging critical conversations about pornography

Hearing the word “porn” can make us want to shout “la la la la" with our fingers in our ears. But with the infiltration of pornography through the…


Releasing my grip on my almost adult child

Releasing my grip on my almost adult child

My daughter is a “late bloomer” when it comes to driving. Thanks to COVID slowing things down with government agencies, she got a driver’s permit…