My wife, Cathy, and I stared at each other in disbelief as our oldest daughter, Christy, told us she was running away. When she started packing her suitcase, we knew she was serious. Cathy and I weren’t sure if we should laugh or cry — after all, Christy was only 6. Our daughter told us …
Family Relationships
The beautiful truth for adoptive parents is that God has placed children in their families for healing and redemption.
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes “Mom, it took me forever to get to work, and I didn’t get to stop for dinner. You know how awful I feel when I don’t eat, and I don’t have any breaks to go out and get something. Can you pick up a burrito and drop it off?” This …
Telling the story should not be a one-time event but an ongoing process as the child grows.
Why children who have been adopted need to know their story — and how to tell it
When you discipline your adopted child, you need to consider her chronological age as well as her emotional age.
The adoption journey is resplendent with unforeseen detours, mountaintop experiences, formidable challenges — and magnificent views of God’s grace all along the way. Without preparation, this journey can be more than challenging. With awareness and planning, the journey can be one that promotes growth, blessings and healing for all involved. Here are a few things …
Training up a child in the way he/she should go doesn’t mean ignoring their natural gifts. Take time to understand and perceive your child’s ways, so that you may guide them to be who they are meant to be.
The power of ceremony to reaffirm a son’s shaky identity, in some cases redirect his life, and empower his future was wholly unexpected.
Teens with a stepmom or stepdad need help learning how to manage the emotions surrounding a new stepfamily and how to adjust to having a stepparent and stepsiblings.
Homemaking is majoring in family relationships.
No one is guaranteed tomorrow; invest in your children’s lives today.
Finding the support you need to thrive as a single parent
We need to take care of ourselves so that we can take care of our family.
The important thing is that you do something creative and memorable to initiate your son into manhood.
How to help your child deal with loss
Here are some key passages in a boy’s journey to manhood.
Many sons today have a sense of themselves, a premonition that they were created for something significant, if only someone would notice them!
How to discover your place in your stepchild’s life.
Stay-at-home moms create an environment where bonding takes place and children learn to attach to relationships.
