I can’t think of another topic that will cause Christian parents to squirm more than the topics of puberty and sex. Christian parents will delay this conversation as long as possible and many will forgo it altogether. I want to beg and plead with you….don’t! And here is why. Why Christian Parents Fear Talking About […]
To the Girl Who Hates Her Mom
If you have said, “I hate my mom,” you are not alone. So many girls like you hate their mom. I was one of them. I have also been on the other side. When my daughter was a tween, she hated me. I still have the crumbled up paper to prove it. It said, “Mom, […]
How to Teach Kids Godly Disobedience (From the “Protect Kids from Sexual Predators Series”)
Do you want to remove the power of a sexual predator? You need to hijack their authority. The only way to do that is by teaching our children godly disobedience. Teaching kids to respect authority and obey their elders is a hallmark of Christian parenting. But if you want to protect your children from sexual […]
How To Protect Children From Sexual Predators
This is not another blog on creating an impractical bubble of safety precautions to protect children from sexual predators. As a sexual abuse survivor, I believe that parental vigilance must be coupled with properly equipping children to self-advocate. Empowering children not only aids in protecting them against sexual predators but also produces well rounded and […]
Teach Children the Bible Despite Your Disorganized Mind
Does all this talk about parent-child devotionals, prayer time, schedules, organization seem incredibly overwhelming? Do you feel like you just can’t compete with the other moms in your Facebook feed? Does your lack of organization make you feel like there is little hope for you raising and instructing your kids in the Lord? Does this […]
The Art of Raising Prayer Warriors: Part 2
In my previous blog, The Art of Raising Prayer Warriors: Part 1, I discussed the importance of modeling prayer for our kids, even when the conditions are not ideal. Raising prayer warriors does not have to be complicated nor a struggle. In this blog, I provide more tips for helping kids develop a heart for […]