October has been designated as the Bullying Prevention Month. It’s good for kids to be able to recognize various forms of bullying. This helps them to more quickly call it out or report it, as well as have more of a conscience about whether they are actually condoning...

“I don’t believe there’s a loving God,” Josh* said with all sincerity. Some may think this is an exaggerated statement, but for many it’s real. Josh’s alcoholic mother never showed him love. She would antagonize and beat him. He knew his presence reminded her of his...

You can prepare kids to trust God’s faithfulness regardless of the challenges they face by teaching them about “God Sightings.”   God Sightings are moments when you notice something that reminds you of God’s character. They come in different forms – something...

How many activities do you have planned for your family? I don’t know about you, but sometimes I feel way too rushed trying to get from one activity to the next. I barely have time to think. But do we realize that the way we manage and schedule our time and our kid’s...

When kids see someone with a disability, their curiosity tends to cause them to look a little too long. Even my friend’s son, who is affected with Down Syndrome, has to be reminded not to stare when he sees someone who is more severely affected by their disability....

Losing a loved one is so hard. Death is very sad, and it makes God sad too. He wants to help you and your children through such difficult times. When grieving, people experience a wide range of emotions. Kids may grieve differently than you, but that doesn’t mean they...

“Can I really only have one cookie?” “Do I have to go to bed now?” “But I don’t want to do that now!” Do any of those sound familiar? It’s part of human nature to push against the rules placed on us. But healthy, God-honoring rules actually keep peace and promote...