Elementary (K-5th) | Technology

Brace Yourself, Social Media Is Headed Your Way

I used to think only parents of high school students had to focus on social media. I assumed that until my kids hit high school, it wasn’t a topic I’d… Read More

Family Life

Fight For Their Heart

Parents don’t usually post pictures of their kids on the second day of school. That made me consider taking another set of pictures this year, one at about 6:30 PM… Read More

Family Life

Capturing Teachable Moments

We recently purchased a new car. Previously, I drove a small sedan. Now, because we are adopting a fourth child, my husband and I decided it was time to bite… Read More
Family Voice

Family Life

Family Voice

There's this thing that I believe every family has. I don't actually know what to call it.  If we were having a conversation, I wouldn't be able to imitate it.… Read More

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Technology Tip: You’re Not A Doctor

Today, we’re introducing a new series of technology tips. Short clips that give you a little insight into how you, as a parent, can navigate this new world of technology. Read More

Family Life

Welcome to the Next Phase

A few weeks ago, I went with my oldest son to his freshman orientation at a local university. We started out the day in two separate check-in lines—one for parents,… Read More

Elementary (K-5th) | Faith

How a Pet Can Build Faith This School Year

To help parents do family better, the Fuller Youth Institute is debuting the DVD release of the new Sticky Faith Family Training five-session video curriculum. To celebrate this new resource, we’ve… Read More

Family Life | Self Care

I Feel Like a Failure

I just got off the phone with my best friend since 7th grade. Her name is Megan*, and she is one of my favorite people on Earth. First, she makes… Read More

Family Life

Parenting Is Powerful

“I’m just texting to say ‘I quit’.” This was the message I sent my husband a couple of weeks ago when I was home with the boys, ready to lose… Read More

Family Life

How Bad Moms Can Get a Win

Now, we all know we aren’t bad moms. Like, we’re not withholding meals as a form of punishment or locking our kids in closets for a week (not that we… Read More