Articles in: Christian Parenting

Instilling Modesty in Your Teenager

In today’s world, your teenager is bombarded with many different images. Celebrities dress provocatively, and fashions today leave little to the imagination. Even modern speech shows signs of being... 

Teaching Your Teen to Walk In the Way of the Lord

In today’s world, teenagers are presented with many different ideas and concepts, and not all of them are consistent with Christian teachings. Television, radio, even friends and classmates all can... 

Challenges of Raising Christian Children

Children are perhaps one of the greatest, if not the most heart wrenching and frustrating gifts from the Lord. As a parent, you are entrusted with raising them with strong Christian values, knowledge... 

Praying for Your Teenager

As a Christian parent, one of the most effective ways that you can influence the faith of your teenager is through prayer. Believe it or not, the simple act of praying to God about your teenager is a... 

The Importance of the Bible In a Mother’s Life

Often when we think of the Bible we think of a book that every Christian should read. Some of us may even be a little intimidated by it, or feel overwhelmed at the sheer thought of actually studying and... 

Tips for Raising a Christian Teenager

As a parent that is committed to raising your teenager with strong Christian values, you know that there are many obstacles set in front of you. From a world that rarely shares your values, to the unique... 

How to Teach Your Child to Give Thanks

Give Praise Giving thanks is an important part of life. So many times we see those who are not thankful, not grateful, but selfishly act as if everything should be given to them, whether they deserve... 

Teaching Your Child Meal Time Prayers

As Christians, giving thanks is an important part of our relationship with God. We want to show our gratitude to him, so even from the time we are very young we learn to say our prayer of thanksgiving... 

Teaching Your Child the Ten Commandments

As a family you may have rules, they may include things like not talking while an adult is talking or not leaving the house without telling an adult where you are going. There are many reasons for setting... 

How to Teach Your Child to Make Prayer a Priority

If you’ve ever started your day, begun it and realize that you haven’t spent time with your Heavenly Father, then you may have noticed how quickly your day may have gone downhill. If you... 

Teaching Your Child About Peer Pressure

Today’s youth have to deal with peer pressure just like every other generation that has gone before them. You may argue that today’s peer pressure is more intense or you may argue that it... 

Teaching Your Child About Creation

The best way to teach a child about most anything is to show them. Therefore the best way to teach a child about creation and nature is to expose them to it. Take them on a nature walk, point out the... 

Teaching Your Child to Profess God’s Word

The Bible tells us his “word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105 (NIV) It truly is, but only if you allow it to be. We as parents must teach our children to make the scripture... 

Dealing with a Non-Believer In Your Child’s Life

Raising a child in church, and to be a Christian can be difficult. But this becomes especially difficult when you have to deal with a non-believer in your child’s life. Whether it be a friend or... 

Raising Your Teen in Church

We all know that our teen years can be some of the toughest days of our lives. It is a time in our lives where temptation is strong. Therefore, being in church during this time in our lives is so important.... 

Fall Harvest Festival

Many Christians make the decision not to celebrate the holiday called Halloween. Feeling that it is based on pagan values, they search for an alternative celebration on that day. They make the decision... 

Christian Alternatives to Halloween

As a proud and faithful Christian, many of us decide not to celebrate Halloween. Though in most instances this is not a difficult decision for a Christian adult, it can be an extremely difficult decision... 

Evangelism and Halloween, Can They Really Go Hand in Hand?

As Christians many of us make the decision to not partake in the “holiday” of Halloween. Many Christians are very proud of their decision yet they have overlooked a big opportunity to spread the Lord’s... 

How to Teach Your Child the Truth About Halloween

With the coming of autumn, Christians become aware that Halloween is just around the corner. Children become excited talking about what their costumes will be and where they are going to go trick-or-treating.... 

What Does the Bible Say About Halloween?

Many Christians have debated the subject of Halloween for an extremely long time. Strongly divided on the subject, some Christians celebrate the holiday and believe they have the freedom to do just that.... 

Establishing a Rewards System

Lately we have been having major issues with our oldest daughter (11 years old) not doing her work properly. She has also had some moments of defiance that have turned into some major power struggles.... 

Did Your Momma Teach You Good Manners?

“Yes, ma’am”, “No ma’am”, “Thank you”, “No thank you” are these words common practice in your day-to-day life? I have had conversations lately with ladies where they will ask me to... 

Benefits of An Open Door Policy in Your Home

Do you have an open door policy? Meaning, can your daughter and her friends hang out at your house whenever they want? I just recently watched an episode of Wife Swap. Both ladies on the show had swapped... 

Teaching Abstinence to our Kids

I know being a Christian mom to a preteen I often struggle with talking to my daughter about sex, especially when it comes to how God views sex, and why it’s important to remain pure until marriage.... 

Biblical Recipe for Effective Christian Parenting

1 gallon faith in God 7 cupfuls love for your child 1 cup patience 1 cup clarified instruction 1 cup consistent discipline (whipped lightly) 3 teaspoons of pure mercy 1 generous dash of humor 2 cupfuls... 

Avoiding Toddler Tantrums

The terrible twos… Even the most dignified parent has been left red-faced and wanting to be swallowed into the ground while their toddler is having a public meltdown. Here are a few easy ideas for avoiding...