Christian Children

The amount of pressure on parents today, especially moms, is at an all-time high. In previous generations, where authoritarian parenting styles were prevalent, kids were expected to obey no matter what. Now, we find ourselves on the opposite end of...

If you have a toddler, it’s likely you have struggled to help them manage their anger. Here I explore how to intervene if your toddler hits. Toddlerhood is the perfect storm of immaturity, impulsivity, and limited communication skills. This leads...

As Christian parents, many of us want to know the “right” way to parent. Gentle parenting is a popular parenting approach. Here we look at what it is in the context of Scripture. The gentle parenting movement has gained quite...

Anxiety is on the rise in kids. Christian kids are not immune. They need to have a greater understanding of how they are wired, how anxiety takes over and how they can use God’s word to face all the challenges...

If you are a Christian parent feeling stuck in your parenting, this post will help you define your parenting voice and get out of your head and into the life you want to build with your kids. There are a...

Some kids are struggling socially right now. Here are 9 steps parents can take to help a child who has lost social skills. Help them re-engage and re-connect. As many places across the country return to “normal” and the dust...

Safety is a primal need. Let’s explore how parents can help kids feel safe in a sometimes unsafe world. Includes tips for Christian parents. There are basic human needs: clothing, food, and shelter. These are the essentials for survival. But...

If you are struggling to be the kind of parent you would like to be, parent counseling might be right for you. Find out how it is different from coaching and how it can help. Kids do not come with...

Depending on your personality make-up or how you were parented, attempts to connect with your child may not come naturally for you. Depending on your default parenting style, you may not be comfortable being on the same “level” as your...

Here we explore some information and tips on how Christian parents can teach their kids to practice mindfulness biblically. The practice of mindfulness is everywhere. It’s utilized in workplaces, sports teams, and in schools. Our kids are going to come...