Make Respectful Debate the Way to Stay Unified with Your Girl
The common ground has disappeared. People today are so fixated on being right, that they mistake opinion for fact. It’s so frustrating to debate with someone who … Read More
When Bad Things Happen Help Her Hold Fast to Her Faith
Has your girl ever asked you why God allows horrible things to happen? It’s a sticky question for parents who aren’t prepared to answer. According to a … Read More
What to do When Your Girl is the Cyberbully Online
Have you ever read the comments girls leave on one another’s social media? It can be downright appalling to witness the cyber bullying our girls go through. … Read More
How to Teach Your Daughter to Accept Those Who Look Different from Her
Have you ever been in a public place with your girl, terrified of how she might inappropriately react to someone who is different? So often, parents command … Read More
Emotional Neglect Rewires Her Brain, so She Needs Your Time & Attention
Researchers have discovered that when we feel ignored, our bodies go into a stress response. In these cases, the brain can treat emotional pain the same way … Read More
Christ the Gardener Cultivating Your Girl into His Likeness
When you consider your parenting style, are you more of a carpenter or a gardener? Put simply, carpenters “fix” things, while gardeners “tend” to things. When it … Read More
A Tell-Me-Anything Relationship Mirrors God the Father to Her
When’s the last time you said to your daughter “You can tell me anything.” While you rack your brain, I’ll let you in on a little secret: … Read More
Turning “I Feel” into “I Am” in Light of Christ
“I Feel” statements are a common exercise in counseling. This exercise forces you to habitualize rephrasing your sentences to begin with the words “I Feel”. This exercise … Read More
You See Chronic Complainer, She Wants to Be Seen
Is your girl a chronic complainer? One moment she’s grumbling about her haircut and the next she’s griping about the weather. The more time you spend around … Read More
How Cybersmiling Could Bring Vital Joy to Her Hurting Friend
Cyberbullying is increasingly common among children under 18. Search engine data shows the volume of worldwide searches for “cyberbullying” has increased three-fold since 2004, with the majority … Read More
Have Scripture on the Walls of Her Heart and Your Home
If you had to guess how many passages of Scripture you have hanging on the walls of your home, how many would you say? When raising Godly … Read More
Partner with Your Girl to Actively Show Gratitude
There is a rich tradition of hospitality in the south. One tradition is that of the surcee—a small, unexpected gift with no occasion in mind. The surcee, … Read More