Christian Parenting

“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”  (1 Corinthians 10:31, ESV) Winning the Food War A neighborhood child was over to play one morning when our kids were between three and six years old. I found the young boy going through our cupboards for food, […]

“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”  (Colossians 3:16, NIV) When One Parent Wants to Stay Home Many parents want to stay home with their children but aren’t sure

We’ve asked you, our readers, to let us know about your opinions and experiences. The answers are fascinating and show that there are positives and negatives to all educational systems. Our Readers’ Educational Experiences We’ve Done It All Tracie Weldie, Middle School Learning Specialist– Greenville, SC I am a private school teacher. I used to

Training in Infancy You may or may not have babies in the home right at this moment. However, chances are good that you will someday either be a parent or a grandparent or know somebody who is. If the following information doesn’t directly apply to you at this point in your life, we invite you

“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” (Galatians 6:7-8, ESV) The Power of Natural Consequences

“What marvelous love the Father has extended to us! Just look at it – we’re called children of God! That’s who we really are.” (1 John 3:1, MSG) “A Father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with

The Devastating Effects of Helicopter Parenting The September 2015 issue of Psychology Today posted an article entitled Declining Student Resilience: A Serious Problem for Colleges. The article summarizes the findings of a recent study done on University campuses. The findings cite a dramatic decline over the past few decades in children’s opportunities to play, explore, and

Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! (Psalm 133:1) Sibling Conflicts and Cures What causes sibling rivalry? Many times it’s a sense of having to compete for significance and attention within the family structure. For example, if one child is clearly Mom’s ‘favorite’, there will probably be some good healthy

“A generous person will prosper;   whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” (Proverbs 11:25) Raising Socially Conscious Children When our children were little, all under five years old, our nuclear family was no different from most American families in many ways. We had worked hard, prized our possessions and enjoyed our hard-earned vacations. Our children were loved and

“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.” (Psalm 127:3-5, NIV) “For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is

Can a man carry fire next to his chest and his clothes not be burned?” (Proverbs 6:27, ESV) “Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” (Proverbs 13:20, ESV) Protecting Our Children’s Minds, Ears, Eyes, and Hearts We are living in a visually graphic world. One cannot even walk

Potty Training This is one of the few milestones that even the most nostalgic of parents don’t seem to mind putting behind them. Years of diapers add up! A child who can manage this phase of his life independently is a blessing indeed! This is not to say that the process is easy, however, or

“The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!” (Matthew 6:22-23) Media Safety for Children

“Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole

“Then God said, ‘I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.’” (Genesis 1:29) Introducing New Foods Your baby has been breastfeeding or drinking from a bottle for about four months now. You’re getting ready

“Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge” (1 Tim 6:20, NIV) Homeschooling: Our Family’s Choice I’d known only a few kids that were homeschooled as I grew up, and the truth is that I thought they were weird. Passing

“Every day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.” (Strong Families, by Chuck R. Swindall) Family Culture and Traditions: Establishing Your Family Culture Every home is different. In her twenties, my mother served in the United States Marine Corps. She had the highest post a woman could hold in the

“The aim…is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” (1 Timothy 1:5) Discerning and Responding to the Heart Motive What is your goal in parenting? Really think about it. Is it having successful children? Maybe getting through the child-raising years with the least stress possible? Is your

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6, ESV) Choosing the Best Educational Option for Your Family Where and how we educate our children is of the utmost importance. These young people are tomorrow’s parents, teachers, doctors, clergymen, senators, presidents

Children and Dating There they were again, two ‘tweens groping at each other RIGHT in front of our house for what seemed like hours. Our patio directly connected to the shared playground in our housing complex, which had definite advantages. For instance, our kids became friends with all the other neighborhood children within days. It