The Strategic Relationships All Kids Need
We were never meant to parent alone. Inviting other caring adults you trust to consistently show up in the life of your kid is invaluable.
How to Teach Your Middle Schooler to Manage Money
The earlier you teach your kid about money, the more likely they’ll turn out to be financially responsible adults, research shows.
How to Set Your Family Values
The rhythm in your home sets your family values. It establishes what is acceptable and what is not acceptable. It determines what gets talked about and what doesn’t get talked about. When you create a rhythm you establish priorities.
23 Parenting Hacks for Parents with Little Kids
We do not lack information on “how-to parent.” People often joke that our children don’t come with manuals, but the truth is, we have so much information at our fingertips that we can easily become overwhelmed by all of the (often contradicting) expert opinions out...
Making the Most of Bedtime in the Preschool Phase
It’s in the everyday moments that we can connect with our kids, and bedtime for a preschooler is a significant opportunity you don’t want to miss. Because you’re doing more than just tucking your child into bed. You’re laying a foundation that says, “I care about you.”
Cues for Every Family Rhythm
Whatever your family rhythm looks like, see if there’s a way you can look at things you are already doing, and do one simple thing to connect with the heart of your child instead of merely getting through it. In the process, you’ll build habits that will build connection, faith, and character.
How to Read a Kid’s Mind at Any Phase
8 Dos and Don’ts for Interacting with High Schoolers on Social Media
Social media is the place where all the world’s a stage and you—a grown adult—find yourself playing understudy to the next generation. Hey, we get it. As soon as you get a grasp on Facebook or Instagram they announce another big change. And new social media platforms are popping up all the time.
You might be tempted to just stay away from social media, but then you’d miss out on some big opportunities for connection.
Bridge the Gap Between Home and the Classroom
No parent wants to be at odds with their kid’s teacher. And no teacher plans to have negative relationships with their student’s parents. If the common goal is the same—to provide the best educational experience possible for each student—then it shouldn’t be difficult to bridge the gap between what happens at school and what happens at home.
What Every Son Needs to Hear From His Father
In a relatively small amount of time, boys are becoming men with little to no recognition during that stage or wisdom and advice on how to navigate through it properly.
3 Things Every Dad Worries About
Some of my worries might seem silly, but they are super-real to me, and I’m pretty sure they are here to stay. That being said, I think it’s safe to say that there are a few BIG things that we ALL worry about as dads.
Five Ways to Help Your High Schooler Find Their Purpose
Your high schooler will love and honor you as their parents by becoming the best version of the person God created them to be. It’s not your high schooler’s responsibility to become who you want them to be.