Resist the rescue: The rest of the story
Not rescuing children from their minor financial decisions helps create responsible adults.
John and Kendra Smiley
Resist the rescue
When have you chosen to “resist the rescue” and allow your child to deal with the consequences of a poor choice?
Teenagers & parties
What should parents know before giving permission for their teenager to attend that party?
Proactive Christmas parenting
Christmas parties are right around the corner. If your family is like ours, you won’t be attending just one.
Favoritism
What do you do when a grandparent favors one child over another?
‘Tis the season
In the midst of this busyness, it's important for parents to teach their children about the reason for the season
Thanksgiving ideas
Can children help with the preparation for Thanksgiving dinner?
Screaming at the sitter
“I’ve just started working outside the home and when I leave my toddler at the sitter she screams and cries."
Instilling a love of reading
What can a parent do to encourage the love of reading?
Cross the line
We create boundaries and establish consequences for crossing those boundaries to protect our children and to give them guidance as they grow and mature.
Our God, the One who does the impossible
Are fear and loneliness weighing you down? Let's take a moment to dwell on how powerful God is.
Holy Week transformed the Jewish temple, and it can transform you
As you prepare for Easter, let's consider the value of Holy Week, and how Jesus's impact continually reverberates around the world.
Put an end to emotional abuse
Emotional abuse is aimed at disrespecting and controlling a person. Dr. Linda Mintle explains what it is and how to recognize if it's happening to you.
