Christian Parenting is About being Fully Engaged for God’s Glory
“The days are long, but the years are short” is a popular saying among seasoned parents and I’m here to tell you: it’s the truth! As a … Read More
When She Comes to You in Failure, Receive Her in Grace
“To err is human”, so why do we give our kids so much grief when they make a mistake? For most of us, admitting to a mistake … Read More
Training Your Girl How to Handle Awkward Situations in Grace
Girls today are savvy enough to know that there are issues that may divide even the best of friends. While they are aware of these different outlooks, … Read More
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