Equipping Parents for The Journey
As technology continues to evolve and advance, it sometimes seems that parenting is a game of catchup, an ongoing experiment that each generation has to test and trial. Discernment is a necessary skill for parenting, particularly when it comes to technology in your child’s life. There are so many apps, platforms, websites, games, shows,...
It’s 2 a.m. You roll over to the edge of your bed, and you feel a presence. You slowly open your eyes, and not 2 inches from your face is another set of eyes staring at you. You already know those eyes belong to your beautiful child, and they are either scared of a...
When my son was young, I felt intimidated to talk with him about his salvation. I was uncertain what Scripture to use, what verbiage to use, and certainly I didn’t want to push him into a faith decision he was not ready for. I think that fear is common among many of us. This...
When you have a child in a tough situation—maybe they have been placed with a teacher that is not a good match, they are being bullied at school, they have recently received a diagnosis that impacts them in the classroom, etc.—the first parenting response is often to jump in and “fix” it. But rather...
At any point in the parenting journey, it is easy to fall into a cycle of negative thoughts and self-doubt. I believe that if any parent knew the pain, trials, wins, and losses of parenting beforehand, very few would be willing to wade into the waters. From the moment your kids are first placed...
With the end of August quickly approaching, I think we can safely say that back to school and drop off season is complete. Take a moment and give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done. You survived one of the busiest months for families. I don’t know about you, but...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
As Christians, it is important for us to know how to approach disagreements in a healthy way, not only in our closest relationships, but especially as we interact with those who do not share our beliefs. How can we prepare to speak the truth in love? How can we raise our children to stand...
