Time-Traveling Family Portrait of Grandpa

Bill Webb recently saw his 80 years of life flash before his eyes. It was through his seven grandchildren, who'd found old photos and, heartwarmingly, ...

The Sin of Helicopter Parenting

In an article in Building Church Leaders, Drew Dyck writes:

Hi, my name is Drew and I’m a helicopter parent.Well, I’m a helicopter parent in ...

Why Teenagers Need Dads

Yet another study shows what should be obvious: teenagers need to spend time with dad. The study tracked over 200 families and found that time with both ...

Lighthouse Parents Have More Confident Kids

In an article in The Atlantic, Russel Shaw writes:

When my son was a toddler, I realized how much my emotional reactions influenced his. If I showed worry ...

Teen Decodes Ancient Egyptian Father's Lessons

Michael Hoffen is a new author, and like him, the central character of his book is a teenager. But there’s quite an age gap between them—about ...

Are Children a ‘Resource-Guzzling Project’?

Read through the Bible and you will find a positive attitude about having and raising children. Attitudes among our culture today are trending in the ...

Media Profanity Fuels Aggression in Youth

When children are exposed to violence on TV and in video games, studies show they tend to become more aggressive themselves. But a study reveals that ...

Parenting in a Meme Culture

It feels like kids’ slang is evolving so quickly that adults now need to learn a new language just to keep up. The latest viral phrase? “Six ...

Surgeon General: Parenting Is Hard on Your Health

In August of 2024, the outgoing U.S. surgeon general had a warning: Parenting can be harmful to your mental health. An advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy, ...

Mothers Of the Faith

The vast majority of American Christians were raised in the faith—and most can point to the influence of their moms. In a 2023 study, the American ...