My Child Saw Something They Shouldn’t Have Online—Now What?
There’s a moment that every modern parent dreads. It happens in an instant: your child stumbles upon an explicit video, a violent image, or a disturbing meme—something they weren’t ready to see, something they shouldn’t have seen. You notice a change in their behavior. Maybe they confess through tears. Maybe you find out through a […]
7 Questions to Ask Your Child While They’re Going Through Puberty
When your child goes through puberty, it will be one of the most critical events in their life, mentally, spiritually, and physically. To most parents, the signs of puberty are pretty obvious — acne, mood swings, hormonal changes, physical changes, growth spurts, body odor, and the list goes on. But what most parents don’t realize […]
Eradicate Disfunctional Parenting in 7 Easy Steps
There will be things in this world that desire my children’s attention but don’t deserve it. Things like popularity, unhealthy expectations of themself, perfect grades, social media appearance, perfect style, and saying all the right things. There will be “cool kids” who they will most certainly aim to impress. They will struggle with feeling inadequate […]
How to Rewire Angry Mom Brain
I’ve never considered myself an angry person. I still don’t. But in the last few years, it’s been a struggle of mine, and that’s tough to admit. As there are very viable reasons why I’m angry, I recently discovered that if I don’t healthily process and deal with my anger, it either gets all blocked […]
5 Ways We Trigger Our Child’s Anger Without Knowing
As a parent, the most important thing I’ve learned is to ensure that my child’s negative behavior isn’t due to my behavior. It’s more productive to have self-control with my behavior and actions in parenting rather than selfishly wanting to control my child. So, how can this concept be applied to parenting when triggering your […]
7 Things to Never Tease Your Child About
Parenting comes with its share of challenges, and while humor and playful joking can be a valuable tool in building strong connections with our children, there are certain topics that should be off-limits when it comes to teasing. Teasing, when done inappropriately, can have a lasting impact on a child’s emotional well-being and teach siblings […]
12 Best Parenting Podcast Episodes for Struggling Parents
Are you looking for some inspiring parenting podcasts full of Biblical truth to help guide you on the life mess that parenting often brings? Whether you’re in the car or on a run, it’s always beneficial to get fed content with depth when it comes to motherhood and fatherhood — these podcast episodes will surely […]
Calming Corner Ideas For Kids and Supply List for School or Home
A calm down corner for kids is a fantastic idea to help them achieve calmness when they struggle with self-regulation and impulse control. Many parents are now using this technique to help their child who doesn’t listen or is being controlled by their emotions, but also just creating a space for their child to feel […]
One Thing I Do When I’m About to Lose My Cool With My Kids
Okay, maybe a few things I do. I want you to imagine something for a minute. Imagine that you’re playing with your kids by a calm stream in the Great Smokey Mountains. The forest is thick with lush green trees, the birds are chirping, and you feel the warmth on your back from the sun […]
Don’t Give in to Your Child’s Demands, Try This Instead
Sometimes in parenting, we make choices based on our child’s reaction or our convenience. Do you ever give in to your child’s whining or complaining because you just want it to stop? Or what about when you’re in public, and you don’t want to ignite a temper tantrum in the middle of the grocery store? […]