Parenting Kids

Defusing sibling rivalry

Rev. Deb Koster

Is sibling rivalry a challenge in your household? Consider the ways that you can uproot jealousy and create a more collaborative environment in your home.

Fostering Sibling Connections

Nadia Swearingen-Friesen

Is sibling rivalry a challenge within your home? Discover how you can foster healthy interactions between siblings to create a harmonious home life.

Supporting Families with Special Needs Children

Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW

Wondering how you can come alongside families whose children have special needs? Consider how you can be supportive to these beloved image bearer's of God.

Helping Your Children Learn and Practice Social Skills

Ardella Perry-Osler

Are you struggling to get your children to interact with others in loving ways? Consider the role parents play in guiding kids to make wise choices.

Help for Overwhelmed New Parents

Keren Kanyago

Do you find parenting to be as exhausting as it is rewarding? Consider how you can care well for yourself through a challenging season of parenting.

Choosing to Discipline With Love

Keren Kanyago

What posture will you take in disciplining your children? Consider the model that God has set for us in guiding us to live as disciples of Jesus.

Love Your Child with the Word "No”

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Do you struggle with saying "No" to your child? Consider how you can model self-control and guide your children to embrace healthy boundaries as well.

My Kid is Bored, Help Me!

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Is your child feeling bored? Consider the ways that you can model healthy habits and support them to make wise decisions with their time and talents.

What is Parenting Ministry?

Christopher Hunt

Parenting ministry encourages and supports Christian parents as they nurture their children. It’s a ministry for ministers, because God gave parents the role of spiritual leaders for their children.

Vacations with Toddlers

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Are you struggling to find the patience to include your toddlers in your summer fun? Consider shifting your perspective to create quality time together.

Finding Your Summer Faith Rhythms

Rev. Travis Jamieson

How are you incorporating rhythms of faith into your family life this summer? Explore how you can guide your family to draw near to God and one another.

Does My Time Management Honor God?

Keren Kanyago

Do you struggle with time management? Consider how God calls us both to rest in him and to use our time in ways that honor him and build his kingdom.
Date Title Author Topics
December 11, 2024 Defusing sibling rivalry Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
December 8, 2024 Fostering Sibling Connections Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
November 6, 2024 Supporting Families with Special Needs Children Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Kids
November 3, 2024 Helping Your Children Learn and Practice Social Skills Ardella Perry-Osler Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
October 30, 2024 Help for Overwhelmed New Parents Keren Kanyago Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
October 27, 2024 Choosing to Discipline With Love Keren Kanyago Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
October 9, 2024 Love Your Child with the Word "No” Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
October 6, 2024 My Kid is Bored, Help Me! Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
October 1, 2024 What is Parenting Ministry? Christopher Hunt Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
August 7, 2024 Vacations with Toddlers Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
August 4, 2024 Finding Your Summer Faith Rhythms Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing
July 14, 2024 Does My Time Management Honor God? Keren Kanyago Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Parenting Kids
June 30, 2024 Empathetic Parenting of Highly Sensitive Children Keren Kanyago Parenting, Parenting Kids, Discipline
June 26, 2024 Four Questions to Ask Kids After School Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing
June 23, 2024 Teaching Children Generosity Ardella Perry-Osler Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
June 16, 2024 Lessons from Family Vacation Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
May 26, 2024 Helping a Child Grieve Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
May 13, 2024 Busy Weekends and Observing the Sabbath Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
April 10, 2024 Becoming a Less Stubborn Parent Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
March 13, 2024 Responding to a Child's Anger Brian Clark Parenting, Parenting Kids, Discipline
March 10, 2024 Responding to Your Child's Trauma Through Story Rev. Katherine Garvelink-Hirschberg Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
February 7, 2024 Patience in Relationships Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Discipline
January 3, 2024 A Biblical Approach to Dealing with Rebellion Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Blended Families
November 26, 2023 Four Keys to Becoming a Better Parent Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
November 19, 2023 Cultivating Gratitude Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun, Seniors, Family Holidays
November 12, 2023 Nurturing Imaginative Spiritual Growth Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
November 5, 2023 Coping with the Loss of a Pet Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
October 4, 2023 Help for Overwhelmed Parents Dr. Danielle Davey Stulac Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
September 27, 2023 Spiritual Parenting: Catch the Passion Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Mentoring Faith
September 13, 2023 Trusting God with Our Children Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
September 6, 2023 Parenting Better Than We Were Parented Keren Kanyago Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
July 19, 2023 Scriptural Truths for Parents Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
July 16, 2023 How Can I Be a Better Parent Than Mine Were? Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Seniors, Being In-Laws
July 9, 2023 Living the Beatitudes in our Families Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy
July 5, 2023 Mom Wars Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
June 11, 2023 5 Ways You May Be Contributing to Your Kids Anxiety Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
May 31, 2023 Remembering Our Way to Better Parenting Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Discipline
May 24, 2023 Engaging Young Children in Church Rev. Joel Vande Werken Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
May 21, 2023 Teaching Our Children Stewardship Rev. Joel Vande Werken Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
May 10, 2023 Getting Unstuck from Frustrated Parenting Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults, Discipline
May 7, 2023 Teaching Obedience Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Discipline
May 3, 2023 Teaching Children Caring Emotions Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
April 30, 2023 Understanding Sympathy, Empathy, Pity, & Compassion Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
April 23, 2023 Supporting Children Through a Move Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 5, 2023 Growing Up in the Shadow of Addiction Jolene DeHeer Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
February 26, 2023 Blessing our Family with Story Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
February 19, 2023 Navigating Grief: Families in the Shadow of Death Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
February 5, 2023 Helping Our Children Face Life's Disappointments Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Holiday Celebrations
January 25, 2023 Helping Children Navigate Social Media Anxiety Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Kids, Kids & Technology
January 22, 2023 Addressing Common Childhood Worries Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Kids
January 18, 2023 Building Faith Around God's Table Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
January 4, 2023 Teaching Children to Pray Expectantly Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Single Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
December 28, 2022 Teaching our Children How to Respond to the Voice of God Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
December 18, 2022 The Best Present is Presence Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
December 11, 2022 Finding Immanuel: Our God Who Longs to Draw Close Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
November 30, 2022 Defusing Sibling Rivalry Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Parenting Kids
November 27, 2022 Sibling Conflict: Lessons from the Bible Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Discipline
November 16, 2022 How NOT to Lead A Family - Lessons Learned From the Life of Lot Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
November 13, 2022 Living into the Authority God Established for Families Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Discipline
September 28, 2022 Ways to Involve Your Family in Caring for the Hungry Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
September 25, 2022 Engaging Kids in Creation Care Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
September 7, 2022 Whose Homework is This? Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
August 24, 2022 Two Obstacles to Raising Resilient Girls Ellen Duffield Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
August 21, 2022 How to Raise Resilient Girls Ellen Duffield Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing
July 17, 2022 Parenting Through Exhaustion Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids
July 13, 2022 God, Help Me Protect My Kids! Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
July 10, 2022 Talking to Children about Death Rev. Joel Vande Werken Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
June 29, 2022 There’s no App for That: Raising our Children in Faith Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
June 26, 2022 Cultivating an Adventurous Faith Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
June 15, 2022 The Gift of Sincere Faith Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
June 8, 2022 How Do I Manage Frustration? Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
May 11, 2022 Balancing Technology Use Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
May 8, 2022 Establishing Healthy Screen-Time Habits For Children Jean Holthaus, LMSW, LISW Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
May 1, 2022 Balancing the Mother Load Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
March 27, 2022 Three Ways to Build Parenting Resilience Ellen Duffield Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
February 27, 2022 Guiding Children to Respect their Grandparents Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Seniors, Being Grandparents
February 23, 2022 How to Parent When You Disagree Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
February 20, 2022 Parenting on Fumes and Learning Selfcare Jess Ronne Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
February 2, 2022 When Parents Fail Us Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Adults
January 23, 2022 How Do I Help My Child Process Trauma? Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
January 5, 2022 Nourishing Faith through Daily Devotions Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
December 26, 2021 Wonderfully Made: Your Child and You Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
October 13, 2021 Nurturing Faith by Challenging and Encouraging Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
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
September 5, 2021 Raising Boys Who Respect Girls Ellen Duffield Parenting, Parenting Kids
August 11, 2021 Should Parents Have Favorites? Joella Ranaivoson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
August 4, 2021 Teaching Our Children to Ask God Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
August 1, 2021 Teaching Our Children to Thank God Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
July 25, 2021 Teaching Our Children to Adore God Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Kids
July 14, 2021 Teaching the Importance of Confession Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing
June 16, 2021 Helping Kids Discover Their Gifts Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing
June 13, 2021 Parenting With the Grain Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Blended Families
June 2, 2021 Finding God in the Garden Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
May 30, 2021 Learning to Care for God's World Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
May 26, 2021 Building God's Kingdom Through Mundane Parenting Tasks Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
May 23, 2021 Creating a Healthy Work Ethic Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
May 5, 2021 5 Ways to Keep Your Sanity this Summer Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun
May 2, 2021 How Could My Family Benefit from Putting Kids to Bed Early? Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Kids
April 28, 2021 When Your Child Chooses A Different Standard Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
April 25, 2021 Establishing Discipline in the Blended Family Home Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Blended Families, Discipline
March 28, 2021 Easter Grace: Seize the Teaching Opportunity Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Holiday Celebrations, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
March 24, 2021 Battling a Negative Body Image Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
March 21, 2021 Building God's Diverse Kingdom: Talking About Race Rev. Shannon Jammal-Hollemans Parenting, Parenting Kids
March 14, 2021 How Do I Raise My Child to Embrace Faith? Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy, Mentoring Faith
March 10, 2021 Helping Your Teen Gain Self-Worth Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
February 24, 2021 How to Cultivate Family Worship Time Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
February 17, 2021 Six Steps to Inspiring Spiritual Growth in Your Family Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
January 27, 2021 Becoming a Shepherding Parent Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
January 10, 2021 What’s Your Emotional Bank Balance? Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Discipline
January 3, 2021 Be the mirror your child needs Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
November 22, 2020 8 Things Your Kids Will Complain About Now and Thank You for Later Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
November 15, 2020 Empathy: A Parent’s Secret Weapon Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Discipline
October 21, 2020 Am I Being an Overprotective Parent? Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
October 18, 2020 Parenting Wisdom from Proverbs and the Montessori Method Brian Clark Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
September 20, 2020 Car Ride Conversations Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
September 16, 2020 Mentoring Children to Manage their Conflicts Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Kids, Discipline
September 9, 2020 The Benefits of Praying Together Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Singles, Dating Well, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy
August 23, 2020 Does My Child Need Counseling? Dr. Melinda Hammond, LCP Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Discipline
August 12, 2020 Be the Hero for your Family Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
August 5, 2020 Preparing Your Family To Return To School In A Covid World Aneece Alicea, MA, LMHC Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
August 2, 2020 Grand Parenting Little Ones in a Pandemic: Staying Connected Rev. Katherine Garvelink-Hirschberg Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun, Seniors, Being Grandparents
July 26, 2020 Conflict Management: A Biblical Approach Rev. Jason Ruis Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Family Holidays
July 15, 2020 Parenting in a Pandemic: Being the Calm in the Storm Rev. Katherine Garvelink-Hirschberg Parenting, Parenting Kids, Discipline
July 12, 2020 Parenting in a Pandemic: Securing Your Own Oxygen Mask First Rev. Katherine Garvelink-Hirschberg Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
July 1, 2020 What Parents Can Offer on a Very Bad Day Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
June 21, 2020 Help for Parents: Persevering Through Challenges Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Discipline
May 27, 2020 Sibling Rivalry: Embracing the Gift of One Another Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
May 6, 2020 Learning How to Share Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids
May 3, 2020 Caring for Others Requires Caring for Ourselves Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 1, 2020 Things to Keep Doing While Under Self-Isolation Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
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
March 4, 2020 Owning Our Helplessness Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Grief & Loss
January 8, 2020 Parenting for the Long Run Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Kids
January 1, 2020 Establish Family Habits of Reading God's Word Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
December 25, 2019 Parenting Lessons from Mr. Rogers Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids
November 17, 2019 Creating Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids
October 23, 2019 Keeping Your Cool: Emotional Regulation For Parents Aneece Alicea, MA, LMHC Parenting, Parenting Kids
September 18, 2019 Taking A Stand With Youth Sports Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
September 15, 2019 Creating Teenagers that You Actually Like Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids
August 28, 2019 Wisdom for Parenting Introverted and Extroverted Children Kathryn DeYoung, LCPC, LMHC Parenting, Parenting Kids
August 21, 2019 The Beginning of School: Make a Fresh Start Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids
August 18, 2019 Learning to Love School Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids
August 7, 2019 Not What We Dreamed Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
July 31, 2019 Helping Your Child Learn through Play Jessica Parks, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
July 14, 2019 Rules for Children Online Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Kids & Technology
July 10, 2019 Online Manners for Parents Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Kids & Technology
June 19, 2019 Releasing Criticism, Teaching Discernment Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality
June 16, 2019 Parenting Choices: Punishment or Discipline? Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Discipline
June 12, 2019 Accepting Adult Kids, Being Adult Kids Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids
June 5, 2019 Nurturing Faith: Letting Our Children Go Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
May 15, 2019 Navigating Team Sports and Cheering Them On Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
May 12, 2019 Dreaming of Summer: Embracing Downtime Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
May 5, 2019 My Beautiful Girl: Discovering a Biblical View of Beauty Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Living Single, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
March 31, 2019 Worth the Drive Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Single Parenting, Family Fun
March 27, 2019 Finding God in the Interruptions Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids
March 17, 2019 Allowing Our Kids to Fall Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
March 3, 2019 Teaching Compassion Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality
February 27, 2019 The Reality of Step-Families Terry Top Parenting, Parenting Kids, Blended Families
January 30, 2019 Praying For Our Children Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
January 20, 2019 Discipline vs. Punishment: Why One Is Better Than the Other Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Discipline
January 16, 2019 To Yell or not to Yell Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Discipline
January 13, 2019 Should I Spank my Child? Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Discipline
December 16, 2018 Spiritual Intimacy: Immanuel Today Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Holiday Celebrations, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
December 12, 2018 Holiday Parties and Kids: Balancing Needs at Christmas Time Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Family Holidays
December 9, 2018 Family Traditions: Christmas Trees and Emmanuel Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays
November 20, 2018 Teaching Our Children to Marvel Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
November 18, 2018 Choosing to Model Joy Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids
October 17, 2018 Kids and Chores Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
October 14, 2018 Creating Successful Children By Emphasizing Values Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Parenting Kids, Discipline
September 26, 2018 Coping With Your Child’s New Neurodevelopmental Disorder Aneece Alicea, MA, LMHC Parenting, Parenting Kids
August 22, 2018 How to Help a Grieving Child Mimi Larson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
July 25, 2018 Being Present with Our Kids Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids
July 22, 2018 Guilt-Based Parenting Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Single Parenting, Blended Families
July 18, 2018 Parenting the Stubborn Child Leah Travis, MS, LMFT Parenting, Parenting Kids, Discipline
July 15, 2018 Promises to My Child Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
July 8, 2018 Life Lessons from My Child Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
June 27, 2018 When Our Children Struggle Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
June 21, 2018 Summer Goals: Time to Focus Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
June 18, 2018 Cultivating Our Kids Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
June 14, 2018 Praying With Your Children Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
June 11, 2018 A Parent's Job Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids
June 4, 2018 Teaching Children Money Management Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Kids
April 26, 2018 Cultivating Rest as a Family Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Kids & Technology
April 16, 2018 Spiritual Formation: Springing to Life Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
April 8, 2018 Teaching Children Not to Hit Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Blended Families
February 1, 2018 On Not Being That Kind of Sports Parent Rev. Joel Vande Werken Parenting, Parenting Kids
January 29, 2018 Guidelines for Establishing a Godly Home Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
January 22, 2018 Stop Making Comparisons Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
August 10, 2017 Family Time and Dirty Feet Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
August 7, 2017 Helping Children See God: His Hand in Creation Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
August 3, 2017 Connecting Children to God’s Story Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
July 24, 2017 Kid's Summertime Media Use Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
June 19, 2017 Parenting: Seeking Advice, Finding Wisdom Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
June 15, 2017 Teaching Our Children Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids
May 25, 2017 Christian Parenting: The Tale Your Life Will Tell Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
May 11, 2017 Disciplining Your Child and Making a Difference Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Blended Families, Spiritual Nurturing
May 1, 2017 On the Parent Playground: Community or Comfort Zone? Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
April 10, 2017 Go Outside: Engaging Children in Creation Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
April 6, 2017 Engaging Our Children in Faith Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
March 16, 2017 Talking to Kids about Sex Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Sex & Parenting, Sexuality, Sex & Parenting
January 30, 2017 Evaluating our Schedule and Choosing to Cut Back Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
September 22, 2016 Parenting Children with Disabilities: Finding Hope and Joy Rev. Mark Stephenson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
September 19, 2016 Parenting Children with Disabilities: Facing the Challenges Rev. Mark Stephenson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
July 25, 2016 Grieving Unfulfilled Expectations for a Child Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
July 18, 2016 Using Story as a Teaching Tool Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
July 6, 2016 A Christian Parent’s Response to Authority Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
June 9, 2016 Giving Our Blessing Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults
May 23, 2016 How to Spring Clean as a Family Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids
May 12, 2016 Delegation: Lessons from Moses in Sharing the Work Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
April 22, 2016 A Word To Fathers About Mother’s Day Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids
April 7, 2016 Teaching Your Children to Value Your Instruction Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
January 28, 2016 Cultivating Contentment: The Gratitude Challenge Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
January 21, 2016 Generational Living: Connecting with Peers Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
September 17, 2015 Equip Children for Learning Success Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids
September 10, 2015 Spiritual Formation Using C.S. Lewis Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
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
July 2, 2015 Bullying: A Christian Perspective and Response Doug Van Til, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
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, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Mentoring Faith
April 23, 2015 Connecting Through the Biblical Story Robert J. Keeley Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
April 16, 2015 Teen Self-Harm: What Parents Need to Know Jessica Parks, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 13, 2015 Learning to Pray Pat Knoester Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
April 9, 2015 Blessing Our Children Rev. Joyce Borger Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
March 9, 2015 Talking to Kids About Sex: Freaking Out Over the Sex Talk Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Sex & Parenting, Sexuality, Sex & Parenting
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, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
December 29, 2014 Parenting Lessons from Mary, the Mother of Jesus Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays
December 11, 2014 Connecting with Grandparents: Blessed by Investment Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Being Grandparents
November 5, 2014 Wants vs. Needs: The Entitlement Trap Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
October 8, 2014 Should I let my child quit? Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
October 1, 2014 Respecting Grandparents: Pay it Forward Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Being Grandparents
September 3, 2014 Conflict: Setting the Scene to Reorient Hearts Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Blended Families, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
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
August 12, 2014 Back to School: Summer Closure Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
August 7, 2014 Parenting a Stubborn Child: Learning Patience and Grace Dr. Melinda Hammond, LCP Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Discipline
July 31, 2014 Kids and the Cool Factor Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
July 16, 2014 The Consistency of Revolutionary Parenting Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
July 8, 2014 Setting Family Goals with Dream Boards Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
June 26, 2014 A Walk of Trust: Waiting For Your Children To Own Their Faith Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
June 18, 2014 Making Summer Memories: Day Trips Together Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
June 13, 2014 Making Summer Memories: Family Campfires Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
June 6, 2014 Making Summer Memories: Time to Play Outside Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
May 22, 2014 Year End Traditions: Saying Thank You to our Teachers Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids
May 20, 2014 Remembering What God Has Done: Grilling or Gratitude? Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Holiday Celebrations, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
May 15, 2014 Summer Planning: Making the Most of Down Time Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
April 22, 2014 Balancing Technology in the Family Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
March 19, 2014 Standing Firm in Faith: Facing Fear Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids
March 18, 2014 What’s a Parent To Do: How to Get Kids to Obey Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Discipline
March 3, 2014 Releasing Discontent Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
February 25, 2014 Daughter, You Are God's Warrior Princess Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
December 11, 2013 Parenting: Never Give Up Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
December 9, 2013 Parenting: Fostering Compassion with an Offering of Coins Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun, Seniors, Family Holidays, Spirituality
December 3, 2013 Christian Parenting: Fans or Followers? Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
November 27, 2013 Parenting: Thankfulness in Action Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Seniors, Family Holidays
November 21, 2013 Parenting: It All Matters Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
November 7, 2013 Nurturing Faith and Baking Cookies Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
November 3, 2013 Friends and Bullies: What Must Parents Do? Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids
October 22, 2013 Parenting Teens: First Time Driver Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens
October 20, 2013 Teaching about God through Apples Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
September 12, 2013 Parenting Teens: Don't Lose Hope Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Blended Families
August 27, 2013 Adoption Questions We Wish We Weren’t Asked Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids
May 20, 2013 Parenting: Inviting Picky Eaters to God's table Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
October 11, 2010 What Forgiveness Is Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Blended Families, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
October 4, 2010 What Forgiveness is Not Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
May 14, 2007 Everyday Evangelism Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
April 3, 2007 Help for Weary New Parents! Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids

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