As Thanksgiving approaches, we are often appropriately reminded to be thankful. When things are going smoothly in life, being thankful is easy. But, let’s face it, life can be hard and being thankful can sometimes be a challenging task. Sometimes, we can focus so much on what is going wrong in our lives that we …
If you have a child, you know firsthand how inquisitive they can be. Naturally, they learn through observation about the world around them and, often, point out the obvious. My daughter has always been a curious child. A couple of years ago, we attended a conference out of town with my husband. Just as we …
This post originally appeared on Kirk Cameron’s The Campfire. Sign up today to see more from Kirk. Like every loving parent, I want the very best for my child. From schooling to clothing to life experiences—nothing but the best! But as life’s personal ups and downs have a way of teaching us, I have realized …
Being “present” for our children has likely never been more difficult than it is today. Our often hectic schedules make slowing down seem an impossible task. While many factors impede our good-parenting goals, technology specifically has made being present for our children increasingly difficult. As parents, we set limits for our children with relative ease. …
The other day, my daughter repeatedly kept asking for something she wanted. I turned down her request several times, yet she did not get discouraged and continued to beg me. When I firmly told her “no,” she flailed her body in exasperation and said, But, Momma, I’m asking you so nicely, and you’re still not …
As I stood in line in a large grocery store, I saw a young child bouncing up and down while he sorted through all of the candies at checkout, examining each item closely and putting it back in a different spot. His mother appeared to be at the end of her rope. She quickly snatched …
When we consider the great responsibility that we have as Christian parents to raise our children, maintaining a healthy, respectful, and loving marriage may not come to mind as a powerful parenting tool. But the saying, “The best thing that you can do for your children is to love your spouse,” is so very true! …
When we watch the news, we realize, undeniably, that the world is changing. The moral compass of society is off—people have drifted so far from God’s way. This situation often prompts parents to consider and re-evaluate their parenting styles. In particular, parents wonder, “How do I raise my children so that they are prepared for …
