Here are some insights and tips gleaned from 2 Samuel on how you can help your children grasp and practice the godly character of mercy.
Author - Laura Kuehn, LCSW
How to Explain Sin to Kids
As Christian parents it is important that we teach our children the seriousness of sin. Here is a fun family devotional that will help make the concept real.
How to Launch Teens into Young Adulthood
Launching teens into young adulthood can be a tenuous task but God's word gives us some tips on how we can effectively support and navigate this stage.
How to Explain the 10 Commandments to Kids
Here we address the real reason God gave us the 10 Commandments and how we can use this information to share the gospel with our children every day.
How to Grow Closer to God
Want to grow closer to God? Want your children to grow closer to God? The key is found in Numbers 12.
Ways Christian Parents Can Discipline Their Children
There is some surprisingly helpful parenting advice in the book of Leviticus. Here we take a look at a biblical model for discipline based on God's relationship with the nation of Israel.
How to Trust God with Our Children
Let's take a look at a great example of trusting God with our children from Exodus 2.
Helping Kids Choose Jesus Over Self – Tips from the Book of Genesis
Here's a simple truth from Genesis 3 that teaches us and our children that we have a choice to make everyday: will we choose self or Jesus?
Dealing with Self-Centeredness in Young Children from a Christian Perspective
Me first! This is a common cry among young children who are developmentally in a self-oriented phase. As Christian parents, we can address this focus on self through correction and encouragment.
How to Celebrate Christmas with a Jesse Tree Advent Calendar
Celebrate this Christmas season with a Jesse Tree. Free printable and instructions included!
How to Parent YOUR Child
How do you parent the children you have been given? Here are five tips to help Christian parents tailor their parenting to the unique children in their homes.
Understanding Your Child’s Fear of the Dark
Many children go through a phase of being afraid of the dark. If you find yourself in a nightly battle with your child, here are some insights to help you get to the bottom of their fears.
Sibling Rivalry – When Your Oldest Child Has Become a Bully
Sibling rivalry is normal. But when one child seems to be at the center of all the discord, you may have a bully on your hands.
Does My Child Need Therapy? If So, What Kind?
Seeking the right mental health treatment for your child may seem like a daunting task. It doesn't have to be. This article will explore the reasons to seek treatment and different options available for children and their families.
How to Disciple Children: Tips for Christian Parents
Disciplining our children is important. For Christian parents, discipling is even more so. Here we address tips for being and making disciples of Jesus in our own homes.
Parenting the Heart, Not Behavior
God cares about our hearts - the motivation behind our behaviors. As Christian parents, we should too.
Good Friday Devotional for Kids- Free Printable!
Make the meaning of Good Friday come alive for your children with this family devotional activity.
How to Focus on the Heart Instead of Behavior
Jesus criticized the Pharisees for focusing on how they looked on the outside and neglecting the heart. Christian parents can fall into the same trap.
Christian Parenting: Talking to Kids about Premarital Sex
Talking to your children about the problems with premarital sex doesn't have to be hard. Use this simple anaolgy to get the conversation going.
Why Kids Fight and What You Can Do About It
Kids fighting? Get to the bottom of sibling conflict with these helpful tips.