In the summer of 1985, a group of children gathered in a small neighborhood park. Some climbed the tallest tree they dared, testing balance and courage, while […]
For many parents, the adult years are some of the most rewarding in their relationship with their children. These years offer the chance to relate more as […]
The scent of roasting coffee usually signaled a peaceful Sunday morning in the Miller household, a prelude to church. For Sarah and Tom, their Christian faith was […]
For generations, parenting was seen as a temporary assignment. Children would grow up, leave home, build lives of their own, and the relationship would evolve into something […]
Modern parenting often looks like choreography. Kids are woken up, rushed through breakfast, dropped at school, ferried to soccer or piano, corralled through homework and showers, and […]
Parenting in 2025 is harder than ever to navigate, but not for the reasons most people assume. The greatest threats to a child’s development rarely come from […]
A parent looks into the disappointed face of a child who just asked why they weren’t invited to a party, and instead of comforting them or helping […]
Most parents are familiar with the saying, “Children are the pride and joy of their parents.” It’s a phrase that captures the deep affection and satisfaction parents […]
As we head rapidly into the “dog days” of summer, some students are already back in school, while others will begin very soon. As the “back-to-school” season […]
“Johnny, eat your broccoli!” That’s a familiar refrain expressed at dinner tables across the country. Exasperated parents watch their children push away the greens in favor of […]