Why I Plan to Stay Overcommitted
When did May become the new December? Is it just me, or does anyone else’s calendar for this month look like it’s been assaulted by pen scribbles? Literally, as I was shoving pizza party money into my first grader’s backpack this morning, I briefly wondered if I could... Read More
Where in the World: What Jesus, Paul, and Big Hair Have to Do with Faith
Here’s how faith was explained to me: “Faith is like the wind. You can’t see it, but you can see its effects.” To be blunt… #1. I hate the wind. I’m from Georgia, and my hair is big enough without the wind that makes it wilder than it... Read More
Character and Values | Elementary (K-5th)
Cooperation Starts at Home
How often as parents do we hear ourselves saying, “Just work together. Can’t you cooperate?” Sometimes we want to pull our hair out wondering if our kids will ever cooperate. And in those calm, introspective moments as a parent (we have those, right?), we have to ask ourselves,... Read More
Elementary (K-5th) | High School (9th-12th) | Middle School (6th-8th)
When Your Daughter Asks “Do I Look Fat?”
Do I look fat? My mother probably heard that phrase more times than she could count. Every other thought in my head as a nine-year-old was about my image. My first diet happened at that age. At age ten, I was called fat at a pool party. I... Read More
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 have to think about often as a parent. I didn’t think I’d get a free pass until 9th... Read More
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 asked Kara Powell to share research-based ideas to help your family build lasting faith as you head into... Read More
Elementary (K-5th) | Technology
Why I Might Get My Daughter A Phone Earlier Than I Planned
In my work with Parent Cue, I often advise parents on all the awesomeness and awkwardness that comes with raising kids in a technology connected culture. As a parent myself, I am keenly aware that we are the first generation of parents in the history of mankind to... Read More
Character and Values | Elementary (K-5th)
Raising Honest Kids
I’ve had many memorable parenting moments at Target, but this one trumps them all. My neck is getting red and splotchy just thinking of this day. This is the story our kids know and remember well—because it’s the day the virtue of Honesty came to life. My girls... Read More
The Easy Way to Double the Fun You Have With Your Kids
I don’t like to run, but I do like my pants fitting. In order to enjoy that second thing I have to do more of that first thing. A few times a week I go running, but sometimes my schedule gets really busy. Balancing my career, my family... Read More
4 Words to Help Grow Your Family This Year
It’s January. It’s a time when we change the calendar and see that another 12 months have passed and think we should do the things we said we’d do the last time we changed the calendar. I know, because last January that’s what I did. Where I work... Read More