7 Things Every Daughter Needs from Her Mother
The list of things our children need from us can sometimes seem never-ending. But really if you dig deep down there are a few things that are absolutely vital, especially when it comes to raising girls. Here are 7 things a daughter truly needs from her mother. I was away last week to spend a […]
Are you too strict as a parent? Here’s how healthy discipline can set your kids up for success
Have you ever wondered if your parenting is too strict? What about too lenient? In this article, we’re going to discuss a healthy balance between discipline and grace. The easy and hard parts of parenting I think the most challenging part of parenting is that there are no guarantees. You could do all the “right” […]
How Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
Making decisions about how much we, as Christians, participate in cultural traditions can be tricky. Halloween is one of those things that has brought up a lot of questions for our family. We want our kids to have as much fun as humanly possible, but we never want to participate in something that does not […]
How to Set Healthy Boundaries for Children
What are boundaries and how can we set them for our kids? Think of boundaries as a line one draws around themselves — a protective barrier. There are various kinds of boundaries, including emotional, personal, and physical. We use boundaries in ALL areas of our lives, even without knowing it — with parenting, relationships of […]
How to Talk to Your Kids About Racism
How to best talk to our kids about race and racism is a question on many parents’ minds right now. For us, it has been an ever-evolving conversation that continues to grow and change as our kids understand more and more about diversity and it’s history in this country. How to start the conversation about […]
7 Steps to Take When Your Child Feels Insecure
Parents will often ask themselves what causes insecurity in a child and what they can do to combat negative self-talk. And as the reasonings for why a child might be feeling insecure widely vary, there are some key steps to take when your child begins to show symptoms. Before we discuss what you can practically […]
5 Children’s Books You’ve Never Heard of About Race and Diversity (From Pre-K to Teen)
Are you looking for some children’s books to help teach your kids about race: Multiculturalism, racial equality, and diversity? Whether you have a pre-schooler, elementary, grade school, tween, or teen, this list covers ALL the bases, and is a great way to integrate cultural and racial equality and awareness in your home and parenting. This […]
7 Ways to Show Your Child Respect
Teaching your kids to be respectful has everything to do with giving them respect. Find out how and why this is.
6 Reputable Resources to Help Kids Cope With Current Events
6 reputable resources for talking to your kids about current world events in a healthy and productive way.
5 Things You Should Discuss With Your Kids About What’s Going on in the World Right Now
If you’re wondering how to address the current events with your kids, then check out this list of ways to help them stay informed, not be fearful, and understand their part in all of it.