Aug 14, 2023
Conversation Starters for Family Uber Time
It’s the season of transition. Even if you have been homeschooling your kids all summer, fall introduces new activities, new groups, and new schedules. While your kids are still captive in the car on the way to school or activities (riding the parent Uber, as it were), we want to encourage you to try...
Aug 03, 2023
Teenage Dating
When I was maybe about in second grade, I asked my mom if she could teach me how to flirt. She looked at me and said I was going to be just fine in that area. I always had a crush on someone. Now that I am a parent of my own teens, I...
Jul 13, 2023
Low-Pressure Family Nights
We all love fun vacations and big, exciting events, but let’s face it, our bank accounts, brains, and calendars can only handle so much. Fortunately, creating memories and cherishing time with our families doesn’t have to cost a lot of money or require months of planning. This week, Parenting Pathway Mom Sheena Creek...
Jul 06, 2023
Thriving This Summer by Resting
As a group, we parents love to get stuff done. We are do-ers, builders, occasionally over-achievers, and constant caretakers. We are all overdue for a break. We might have our go-to ways of relaxing and rejuvenating our bodies (like sleeping in or working out), but what do we do when our souls are parched...
Jun 29, 2023
Leaning into Grief After Losing a Parent
Grief is complicated. At times, the sting feels as fresh as if the loss happened yesterday. Most often, the pain is dull and merely a whisper. This week on the blog, Morgan Davis shares how losing her dad when she was 10 years old has impacted her life’s journey. Be encouraged as you read that even...
Jun 22, 2023
Rejoice in Cancer?
Sarah is a member of our Parenting Pathway Team and a mom of six who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer in March 2023. As she started her treatment, she has been so gracious to share her journey with us. Many friends, family members, and people from her extended community have...
Jun 15, 2023
Thank you, Dads.
“I had one biological dad. He was great. I miss him terribly. There have been other dads, though, who had an impact on me over the years. They were not my dad, but they were a gift. I propose this Father’s Day that we thank the dads who guided us, endured our youthfulness, and...
Jun 08, 2023
Reconciling with Gentle Parenting
There is a trend in parenting circles called Gentle Parenting. This parenting style can be summed up in three words: empathy, understanding, and respect. This week on the blog, we're learning a bit more about this approach and looking to see what the Bible says about parenting. You might find they have more in...
Jun 01, 2023
Risky and Adventurous Play
It turns out there are significant benefits of risk-taking for children. Child development research suggests that adventure, appropriate risk, and independent play including the elements of excitement and thrill can benefit kids in the long run. This kind of play introduces kids to the world they live in while helping them build skills and...
May 25, 2023
Playing Through the Bible
As a young mother who wanted to really instill God’s Word in her children’s hearts, this mom had to get creative about ways to invite her sons into experiencing the history and literature that leads us in knowing more about Jesus. This week on the blog, Parenting Pathway mom Nikki Nelson shares some of...