Christian Parenting Blog

The Challenge of Christian Parenting in a Changing World

Written by Karen Meeker

As a grandparent, I’ve watched things change dramatically over my lifetime. How can Christian parents raise children with biblical moral values in a world that has abandoned them? The other...

Truthfulness: A Key Parenting Tool

Written by Larry W. Greider

Children hear enough lies. They need the truth from their parents. We need to help them build a firm foundation of truth in their lives to guard against the attacks of skepticism, atheism and...

Time to Meet Your Child’s Teacher

Written by Susan Scott Smith

As summer vacation ends, thoughts turn to school supplies, dress codes, registration (endless repetitious paperwork), bus schedules, before/after-school providers, homework, tests—and...

Put the Baby Down!

Written by Bonnie Greider

We want to protect our children, but in the long run, the best way to do that is to teach them how to get back up after a fall. A younger woman walked into church, obviously burdened by carrying a...

And Baby Makes Three

Written by Todd Carey

Preparing to have a baby is one of the most exciting and important activities in our lives. One of the greatest gifts God has granted to married couples is the ability to expand our families with...

Teaching the Way of Give to Our Children

Written by Amanda Weiss

A mother’s job is never done, but are we so busy that we are neglecting an important aspect of our children’s character? Have you ever heard “The Mom Song”? Sung to the...

What Our First Baby Taught Me: Real Love Is Caring for Others

Written by Les McCullough

When you are young and distracted, it’s hard to understand some of the most amazing experiences yet to come. Here’s what I learned holding our baby daughter for the first time. How do...