Parenting Archive
True Story After Easter Sunday, Jerome flipped through a booklet he received about how to receive new life in Christ. The step-by-step process resonated with his analytical personality. He read aloud the excerpts about prayer, obeying Jesus, worshiping with the local church, explaining faith, and reading God’s Word to his younger brother Bo. Bo listened intently and asked questions. “This is what it means to …
Plants need water and sunshine to survive. But too much moisture or heat is detrimental. Too little rain or sunlight will also squelch plant growth. To develop properly, plants require balanced amounts of both—and so do children! True Story Juan was frustrated with his younger sisters. While unloading the dishwasher together, Juan became annoyed that his sisters kept walking way, super distracted. He finally just …
“I can’t take one more ‘why’ question,” Lela lamented to Martin, her husband. Lela’s day had been fraught with frustration. She and the kids had been locked out of the house for an hour; a neighbor finally called Martin who let them back in. Throughout the day, each time Lela had asked her daughter to clean up, to help her brother, or to eat her …
First Century Parenting Just for fun, put yourself in the sandals of Joseph or Mary, Jesus’ earthly parents. What unique challenges did they face raising a child who never lied, never talked back, never undermined their authority, and always obeyed? A solitary verse summarizes Joseph and Mary’s parenting efforts: “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men” (Luke 2:52). …
“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:13) In this brief article, Dr. Scott Turansky, co-founder of the National Center for Biblical Parenting, provides insight into the meaning of true reconciliation. “I’m Sorry” May Miss the Mark Reconciliation often requires that an offender comes back to try to make things right. …
In this helpful article, Greg Baird outlines three practical ways to help children be successful in everyday life. As parents, one of our overriding desires is to see our children be successful. Maybe it’s for a small child to be successful in learning new behaviors. Or it might be that we want them to be successful in school. Maybe it’s in a sport they play, …
Navigating the emotional ups-and-downs of a baby often challenges new parents and nursery workers. Dr. Scott Turansky’s book “Baby Adventure” offers insights into providing real solutions for your young child. “My baby seems angry,” one mom reported. “Is that possible? Should I discipline him? He’s only four months old, but I don’t want to encourage it and develop bad patterns.” This mom is asking …
