Finding freedom from hurry
The words were so full of the grace I craved, I nearly wept. I’d been reading Rowan Williams’ Where God Happens: Discovering Christ in One Another,…
How do I teach my child to be thankful and not entitled?
Dear Mattsons, My kids seem to be entitled and have so much. How do I teach them to truly be thankful? Sincerely, End the Entitlement You can start…
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…
Parent Differently: Raise kids with biblical character that changes culture
Is character really a big deal? For your children to develop biblical character, you need to pay attention to and address what they believe. I’ve…
Lay it down
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7 NIV). The evenings can be tough, especially if you’re an anxious person like me.…
The gift of being present for your children
We live in a society (and a time in history) where we have a plan for everything. Knowledge and information are only a click away, which has given us…
How to wait when you’re ready for a breakthrough
Sometimes it can feel like everyone else is getting a breakthrough for their child except you. You are doing everything a good Christian parent…
8 messages to strengthen your child’s self-perception
As Christian parents, one of our most important responsibilities is to nurture our children’s self-esteem. The way we talk to our kids profoundly…
The motherhood myth of Mary Poppins
My boys were five, three, and a baby when I walked into my mother-in-law’s kitchen. There was Anna, up early, making a big breakfast, chatting with…
