Tips for partnering with your child’s teacher

Tips for partnering with your child’s teacher

As a Christian parent, I believe all God’s children deserve a quality education. Not just my own three children (now grown!), but also my two…


Better questions than, “How was your day at school?”

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…


Three prayers for the new school year

Three prayers for the new school year

One of the most powerful gifts we can give our children is the gift of prayer. As a community, Christian Parenting is spending this school year…


Talking to your kids about the Covenant School shooting

Talking to your kids about the Covenant School shooting

When I was in college in California, countless of my friends went to Borderline to go line dancing. We held sorority events there. We never felt…


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.…


Five things to remember as your kids start school

Five things to remember as your kids start school

With the school year kicking off around the country, parents and children are headed into a full-blown busy season that comes with stress, worries,…


Twenty Things the Parents of Mentally Strong Kids Never Do

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

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

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…