5 Things to Say When Your Child Would Rather Be With Mom
Over the summer, we took our first road trip. We packed up my Ford Edge and drove from central Florida to north Georgia to stay…
Category: Parenting
10 Commitments to Make to a Daughter
The lights were dim, and it was suddenly quiet in the hospital room. This was a sharp contrast from all that had been happening there…
5 Signs You Need to Change Your Boundaries With Your Kids
Several years ago, a friend’s son’s favorite game to play was Fortnite, a shooter game. One of the draws of this game is the ability…
5 Habits That Will Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Child
Years ago, I shared with a friend how it seemed like days flew by and I didn’t ever really get to sit with my kids…
3 Ways to Win As a Single Dad
Single fathers are one of the fastest-growing family demographics in our nation today. Being a single dad has challenges that are unique, but whether they…
10 Ways to Get Your Children to Respect You
A good friend of mine is an upstanding member of the community. He is hard-working, profitable in business, conducts himself with integrity, and has played…
Protecting Your Children From The New Boyfriend
Navigating the complexities of co-parenting after a divorce is challenging, especially when your ex-partner introduces a new boyfriend into your children’s lives. As a father,…
10 Ways to Teach Your Children to Make Wise Decisions
At the end of every night, we have our kids clean up their rooms. If there were a competition for the slowest cleaner, my daughter…
5 Ways to Fight Burnout
Lou Holtz said, “It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” We can carry a lot more than we…
25 Fun Would-You-Rather Questions to Ask Your Kids
I worked in youth ministry for over 10 years. While working with teenagers comes with very few certainties, I know for certain that asking questions is…