Tips for Parents

Tips for Parents

Adoption:  The Journey of Three Families

This month, we will read about the adoption journey of three CASM families. More

Sibling Rivalry, Part Two

In some families, the nonstop bickering that goes on between children is enough to cause mothers and fathers to want to turn in their resignation from parenthood. Parents are left wondering: Where does all this awful hostility come from? Where did we go wrong? More

Sibling Rivalry, Part One

Sibling rivalry usually continues throughout childhood and can be very frustrating and stressful to parents. More

Teaching Your Children to Look Forward

Children who are taught to look out into the future, in order to plan, are more likely to succeed in life than those who are not taught this skill. More

Raising an Average Child

I can imagine that you are already feeling a bit uncomfortable with the title of this month’s article. Who wants their child to be “just average”?!? More

How to Honor Christ at Christmas—December 2011

This Christmas, many will forget, neglect, and even seek to destroy the message of the Christ. It is possible that the real reason for the season can be smothered by the tinsel, wrapping paper, ribbon, and make-believe that surrounds the festive celebrations. More

When The Kids Move Out—November 2011

As I write this month’s parenting article, I’m just days away from my daughter moving away to Los Angeles. This is a big, momentous step in her life as she navigates adulthood and independence. Yes, she’s been living away in an apartment for a few years, but that was here…in Phoenix…only 20 minutes away. Now, my 23-year-old “baby” will be six hours away—390 miles, to be exact. More

Now or Later: Teaching Your Child to Wait on God—October 2011

Stanford University followed each child’s development from their academic years through adulthood. The results were incredible! The ability to delay gratification as a child was directly linked to scholastic performance; those children were also able to better relate to their peers, had higher capacity to plan and think ahead, and were more effective at coping with problems. More

Teaching Your Child the Westminster Catechism—September 2011

In our August Bible study time, our CASM children learned the first four questions and answers of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. You may never have heard of this catechism until now; maybe you thought to yourself: ”What exactly is the catechism? Why is it important and how do I help my child?” More

Faith-Filled Environments: Preteen—August 2011

Preteens. If you are parenting this age, you know the following: they're silly, goofy, and obnoxious. More

Faith-Filled Environments: Elementary-Aged Kids—June/July 2011

It's easy to underestimate what elementary-age kids hear, remember, and internalize. But one thing is certain: you can't overestimate the importance of this age. More

Faith-Filled Environments: Preschoolers—May 2011

Unlike their younger counterparts, preschool children are able to understand something exists, even if they can't see it. That's a huge developmental step in spiritual growth and understanding God's existence. More

Faith-Filled Environments for Babies and Toddlers—April 2011

Are babies and toddlers too young to learn about God and grow spiritually? According to the Bible, we are never too young to learn about our Heavenly Father. More

Lessons Learned as a Single Parent—March 2011

I am a single parent. Five little words I never thought I would have to say. Before I became a single mom, I used to look at my darling children and wonder “How on earth do single parents do this parenting thing?” More

Perseverance in Parenting—Febrary 2011

“Perseverance in parenting is not so much one long race, but rather a series of short races connected together.” More

God, Our Father—January 2011

One of my favorite times of the morning is when my children wake up. The first thing they do is come looking for Mom or Dad. More