We’ve all heard it: we are currently living through a “loneliness pandemic.” It sounds heavy, and it feels heavy. Even if your phone is blowing up with notifications, it’s still possible to feel like you’re drifting on an island. We talk to people every day who feel...
Yelling at children – especially younger kids – appears to be effective. They stop whatever they’re doing (or not meant to be doing) and start obeying you. Even so, here’s why experts are recommending we reserve yelling only for when we need to protect...
In 1997, Dr Gary Chapman released the book The 5 Love Languages of Children as a follow-up to his bestseller, The Five Love Languages. The concepts that Dr Chapman shares in his book are essentially about how to increase a child’s sense of self-worth, love, belonging...
As we head into a new year, many parents are reflecting on family routines and goals for 2026. One common challenge is helping children take responsibility for everyday tasks – like putting away school bags, picking up towels, or tidying toys – without constant...
Money can feel messy for many Christians. On one hand we want to be generous and focused on eternal things. On the other hand bills arrive, kids need schooling, and culture pushes us to upgrade everything. The result is confusion, guilt, and anxiety about finances....
They’re scrolling before school, snapping photos between classes, checking likes after dinner. For today’s teens, screens aren’t just part of life, they are life. But as a generation grows up bathed in filters, algorithms, and highlight reels, there’s an urgent...
