New Parents

What I Wish I Knew as a New Parent

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Being a new parent is challenging. Consider this advice that seasoned parents had to offer to their rookie selves concerning how to be a good parent.

How NOT to Lead A Family - Lessons Learned From the Life of Lot

Kim Sullivan

Looking for a good example for how to lead your family? The Biblical lessons from the life of Lot will tell exactly what not to do as you lead your family!

God, Help Me Protect My Kids!

Rev. Deb Koster

Protecting our children can be a daunting task. Discover what the Bible says about keeping your children safe with advice from the one who loves them best!

Balancing the Mother Load

Rev. Deb Koster

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your role as a mom? Learn how you can set down your load at God's feet and be equipped with God's strength as you parent.

Sex After Kids Arrive?

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Has your love life suffered or even disappeared since the birth of your baby? Discover how prioritizing your sexual relationship can bless your marriage.

Three Ways to Build Parenting Resilience

Ellen Duffield

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your role as a parent? Consider the ways that you can foster resilience and create a more effective parenting partnership.

Parenting on Fumes and Learning Selfcare

Jess Ronne

Are you feeling exhausted and lacking the strength for your parenting role? Consider how you can prioritize some self-care to allow God to strengthen you.

Wonderfully Made: Your Child and You

Nadia Swearingen-Friesen

Do you wonder about God's love for you? As we love our children, we are reminded of the unconditional love God has revealed in his word for each of us.

8 Scripture Promises for Christian Parents

Kim Sullivan

We have lots of fears as parents for the physical and spiritual safety of our children. Scripture offers promises to help us navigate our parenting fears.

Making Scripture the Parenting Authority in Your Home

Kim Sullivan

God's word should be the spiritual guide in your home. Check out these practical ways for you to establish God's word as the ruling authority in your home.

Building God's Kingdom Through Mundane Parenting Tasks

Nadia Swearingen-Friesen

Some parenting tasks can feel never ending and you wonder if you are making a difference. Be inspired to see how each act of caring builds God's kingdom.

Prayers for New Parents

Rev. Deb Koster

Do you know new parents who could use some support? Recognize the challenges and blessings of this season so you can pray and support them along the way.
Date Title Author Topics
March 19, 2023 What I Wish I Knew as a New Parent Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, New Parents
November 16, 2022 How NOT to Lead A Family - Lessons Learned From the Life of Lot Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
July 13, 2022 God, Help Me Protect My Kids! Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
May 1, 2022 Balancing the Mother Load Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
March 30, 2022 Sex After Kids Arrive? Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, New Parents, Sex & Parenting
March 27, 2022 Three Ways to Build Parenting Resilience Ellen Duffield Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
February 20, 2022 Parenting on Fumes and Learning Selfcare Jess Ronne Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
December 26, 2021 Wonderfully Made: Your Child and You Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
October 10, 2021 8 Scripture Promises for Christian Parents Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
September 8, 2021 Making Scripture the Parenting Authority in Your Home Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
May 26, 2021 Building God's Kingdom Through Mundane Parenting Tasks Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
May 12, 2021 Prayers for New Parents Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, New Parents
January 3, 2021 Be the mirror your child needs Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
November 1, 2020 Am I an Overwhelmed New Mom, or is it Postpartum Anxiety? Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Parenting, New Parents
October 18, 2020 Parenting Wisdom from Proverbs and the Montessori Method Brian Clark Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
July 12, 2020 Parenting in a Pandemic: Securing Your Own Oxygen Mask First Rev. Katherine Hirschberg Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
May 27, 2020 Sibling Rivalry: Embracing the Gift of One Another Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
March 8, 2020 Tips for Caring for Your Marriage After Children Arrive Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
November 20, 2019 Serving in Ministry as a New Mom Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents
August 7, 2019 Not What We Dreamed Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
June 26, 2019 Crying Babies and Taking a Breath Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents
February 17, 2019 Nurturing Faith from Infancy Rev. Katherine Hirschberg Parenting, New Parents, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
July 15, 2018 Promises to My Child Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
March 1, 2018 More Than The Baby Blues: Navigating Postpartum Depression Karen Krygsheld, MSW, LCSW Parenting, New Parents
September 11, 2017 Four Keys to Becoming a Better Parent Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
June 26, 2017 Postpartum Depression – 10 Ways Community Can Support New Moms Dr. Melinda Hammond, LCP Parenting, New Parents
April 27, 2017 Trusting God with Our Children Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
July 25, 2016 Grieving Unfulfilled Expectations for a Child Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
May 1, 2016 Mom Wars Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
March 28, 2016 Help for Navigating the Baby Blues Allison Kaminski, MA Parenting, New Parents
January 21, 2016 Generational Living: Connecting with Peers Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
December 7, 2015 The Joy and Pain of Motherhood Aneece Alicea, MA, LMHC Parenting, New Parents, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
September 8, 2015 Finding Parenting Perspective: Long Days of Parenting Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
July 20, 2015 Speaking Truth: When Can Parents Lie to Their Children? Rev. Joel Vande Werken Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
June 18, 2015 Dad to Dad : Successful Parenting Gregory Rodriguez, MA, LCPC Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Discipline, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
April 30, 2015 Belonging through Baptism Rev. Kirsty DePree Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Mentoring Faith
April 9, 2015 Blessing Our Children Joyce Borger Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
March 5, 2015 How Can I Establish Discipline in My Home? Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Blended Families, Spiritual Nurturing
February 16, 2015 How Do I Keep My Family Safe? Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
January 3, 2015 Spiritual Formation: Beginning with Babies Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
August 21, 2014 Scriptural Truths for Parents Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
August 20, 2014 Advice From an Experienced Parent: Five Things Empty-Nesters Never Say Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
February 13, 2014 How Can I Be a Better Parent Than Mine Were? Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Grandparenting, Being In-Laws
January 16, 2014 Parenting: Fostering Sibling Connections Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
December 11, 2013 Parenting: Never Give Up Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
November 21, 2013 Parenting: It All Matters Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
August 27, 2013 Adoption Questions We Wish We Weren’t Asked Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
April 3, 2007 New Parents! Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids

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