Responding to “But Why” and Guiding Her to God’s Word
“But why?” Every parent of toddler and teen parent grimaces. In each stage the “why” question represents something deeper. At times a rebellious heart refusing to submit … Read More
In Hard Conversations, Keep Anger Out of It
It can be incredibly frustrating to have a conversation with someone who has a different opinion than you—now imagine that person is your daughter! As our girls … Read More
Close the Scripture Gap by Reading the Bible in Your Home
In the early 1980s researchers found that children living in poverty heard 30 million fewer words by the age of three than those from middle class families. … Read More
As Culture Trends Come and Go, God’s Word Stands Forever
Times, they are a’changing, and life moves fast. If you thought fashion trends changed at the drop of a hat, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook would make … Read More
When Tempted to Quick Reply, Teach Her to Practice the Pause
Being “plugged in” all the time means we often feel the need to reply right away… especially when the person on the other end of the message … Read More
Why It’s Okay for a Godly Girl to be Disappointed
There’s a common misconception among Christian girls that in order to be pleasing to God, they must bury our feelings and remain in a constant state of … Read More
Why Mixed-Age Play Fosters Discipleship Among Kids
Thanks to jam-packed schedules and not a whole lot of free play time, kids today are experiencing less and less of what’s known as Mixed-Age Play, which … Read More
Church Attendance Doesn’t Negate Sin for the Rest of the Week
“Moral Licensing” is a term researchers use to describe a rather shocking phenomenon in the study of human morality. In basic terms, this term describes how people … Read More
How Oversharing Can Leave Her Heart Vulnerable
As some parents struggle to get their girl to open up emotionally, other parents are desperate to get their girl to zip it! I’m talking about the … Read More
Your Consistency Builds Trust and Shows God’s Faithfulness
In an age of filtered photos, social media catfishing, and typical teenage girl drama, you might find your daughter struggles to trust others. Worse yet, you may … Read More
Ease Her Need for Perfection by Showing Her God’s Faithfulness
Is your daughter a type-A, all ducks-in-a-row, tie-a-bow-on-it kind of gal? She’s not alone. It probably comes as no surprise that girls, more so than their male … Read More
When “Giving Grace” is Actually Rooted in Making Excuses
“Give yourself grace” has become a more mainstream term over the past few years. Popping up everywhere from book covers to social media memes, the self-kindness mantra … Read More