Parenting

The Easter Bunny, much like his counterparts Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy, are difficult traditions to navigate as Christian parents. What is and isn't okay for my child to believe in?

New life, in all of its forms, is an absolute miracle. The news of a pregnancy is often met with excitement and celebration, but because of our fallen world, things can sometimes go wrong. When expecting parents get the worst news, that their baby is not expected to thrive past birth, it is a devastating blow. In the midst of such tragedy, we can still cling to the eternal hope found in Christ. He sees and he hurts with you, but you are not alone. Below are three beautiful, encouraging verses for parents who are walking this road. 

Christians, share these comforting and strengthening passages with families suffering through miscarriage. We can also comfort unbelievers with the same passages, assuring our beloved ones of the hope we have in Christ. 

Which Bible name would you choose for your daughter?

Satan is stealing the reward that comes from raising a tribe of fearless warriors! That means we need to stop playing his game!

Are you expecting a little bundle of joy? Do you just love coming up with names? The Bible is a great place to look for baby name inspiration! Which Bible name would you choose for your son?

It's easy to feel alone when everyone around you is getting pregnant. Whether it's your sister, best friend, distant friend, friend who wasn't even trying or wanting to get pregnant, acquaintances, co-workers, frenemies, or your long-distant enemies – it hurts all the same seeing everyone's gain while you're experiencing loss.

Let's not lose faith in God's ability to continue to be at work in the generations to come! His story is still unfolding. It's not time to throw up our hands and curse the darkness. We need to spend our time being the light, showing children your way, and standing in the gap for those who are lost and hurting. Let's begin to pray mighty prayers that are filled with expectations for the generations to come. 

Spring Break is just around the corner, and before we know it, summertime will be here! The kids will be itching to go somewhere – anywhere! But with the current cost of everyday items, and maybe even still recovering from the holiday frenzy splurging sprees, the thought of a vacation sounds stressful or not doable.

Children become what we speak about them and we need to give them good things to believe about themselves! Let’s explore the power of using positive language with our kids.

Be encouraged, moms and dads, if your child is wandering. Keep praying. Prodigals do come home.

One in three women will face miscarriage, yet few are prepared for how deeply it tests their faith. This tender testimony and biblical baby names will help you hold grief and hope in the same steady hands.

In the death of our unstretched bodies, hearts, and souls, we grow, and we rejoice as we become alive to the weight and grace of God’s perfect love for His imperfect children.

AI-generated deepfakes are being used to exploit innocent people without their consent. Learn why the DEFIANCE Act matters and how we can stand for justice, dignity, and the protection of the vulnerable.

This article will talk about these results as well as neurological and cognitive development as it relates to violence and its impact on teens, and ultimately, the implications of this body of knowledge for Christian parents.

Strong adult relationships often begin with small, faithful moments in childhood. Learn two practical ways you can nurture connection with your child starting tonight.

I do understand. I get it. I get how it all begins to take its toll after a while. I understand how you must pretend to be okay when inwardly falling apart. How you have to care for your family's needs but secretly want to run away at the same time. Between the forced smiles, crying spells that spring out of nowhere, ghastly momma rage, and the numbness brought on by a haze that blocks out any light, it's no wonder you struggle - in complete silence.

These are deep topics for kids to understand, so consider Lent a time to introduce them to these concepts. Depending on their ages, it may be as simple as beginning to help them understand what sin is or as complex as teaching the theology behind many of the observations during Lent.

Want to help your kids connect with Lent in a meaningful way? We’ve got simple, fun ideas to bring the season to life—plus a FREE Lent Guide for Kids to make reflection, repentance, and the joy of Easter easy to explore together!

Mary continues to inspires women to be a mothers of faith, mothers of patience and mothers of prayer.