Better questions than, “How was your day at school?”
Has this scenario played out for you before? Parent: “How was your day?” Kid: “Good . . .” (silence) Not the back and forth banter you were looking…
Parenting when you can’t see the forest for the trees
#Stoptheclock This is the hashtag I added to an Instagram post of my daughter during her high school senior year. On one hand, it was simply a futile…
Morning affirmations for school drop-off
How do mornings usually go in your house? For the typical household, it’s a mad dash to get everyone out of bed, fed, dressed, out of the house with…
4 ways kids can show kindness at school
Back to school time brings such a buzz of energy! Weekly rhythms and routines are taking shape, kids are excited about all of the things they’re…
Three prayers to pray over your child as they begin a new school year
The school year is right around the corner and that can bring a wave of emotions. Whether you’re excited and eager or stressed and anxious about what…
A prayer for the first day of school
Embarking on a new school year can bring a swirl of emotions for both kids and parents. Whether you’re hiding your tears for your little one's first…
5 things to tell your kids going back to school
As adults, we largely get to choose our environments. We can spend our time with people we like, people who help us thrive. Our children, on the…
How Iron Man can teach kids to guard their hearts
One critical biblical life lesson that every parent should want their child to learn involves the popular sentiment that you should “follow your…
How we can biblically equip the next generation
I’m the mom of three daughters—a 16-year-old, a 14-year-old, and a 10-year-old. My girls are growing up in a vastly different world than the one I…
