Plan Your Marriage Mini-moon
Every parent deserves some time away. Every child needs to know their parents are people too. It’s a win-win, so pack your bags. Or, if you have a…
Raising Kids to Leave
The coupon arrived from the bed and bath store saying, “Campus Bound: 20% off your entire purchase.” I looked at mine and wondered who I should give…
How to Avoid Parental Burnout
When people talk about experiencing burnout at work, most people simply nod their heads with a knowing kind of look. It's almost expected that a time…
Janet Denison Shares Parenting Perspective [Video]
Have you ever wanted to get the parenting low-down from someone wise, regular, and fun that can give honest look-back advice? ChristianParenting.org…
A Bucket List for Christian Parents
Have you heard the song by MercyMe titled “Dear Younger Me”? In some ways that was the inspiration for this article. I had been asked to speak to a…
The Value of Imperfect Parents
My first year as a second grade teacher, I taught an adorable little boy. He was quiet, didn’t have a lot of friends and seemed very nervous about…
Try These Helpful Parenting Phrases
I’m remembering all the times I crawled in bed and thought, “I should have said something like . . .” It can be difficult at times, to be wise in the…
'Please Flush' and Other Obvious Spiritual Reminders
On a recent visit to a large church in Dallas, I noticed this sign in the restroom stall: “Please Flush.” Really? Has it come to that? We actually…
The Truth About Consequences
When God created your children, He gave them life, breath, a soul, and a free will. No amount of parenting can remove your child’s God-given freedom…