Category: Kids + Parenting

Raising Boys and Girls Podcast: Intentional Summer

By Jessica Wolstenholm

If you haven’t already, listen to the podcast now:        . . . . . . . . . . The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you expert insight and encouragement to help you have an INTENTIONAL SUMMER! Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share simple […]

What Does the Bible Say about Motherhood?

By Jessica Wolstenholm

Motherhood in The BibleFrom the first pages of Genesis, God ordained the family. After the fall in Genesis 3, He told Eve that she would have pain in childbirth, but in that proclamation He also created the first mother. And throughout Scripture, mothers appear. God’s love and advocacy for women shines through the Bible, as […]

5 Freedom-Filled Bible Verses for Parents

By Melanie Rainer

This week’s guest on the Raising Boys and Girls Podcast was Jeannie Cunnion, who writes and speaks about freedom in parenting. She talked extensively about how our parenting is shaped by our pursuit of Jesus, and you can listen to the full interview here. Freedom in Christ is a freedom from needing to accomplish our […]

Reflecting the Father: The Joy of Being a Girl Dad

By Matt Charbonneau

Growing up with two sisters, a part of me always hoped that, if blessed to marry and become a father, God would provide for me a son.  Indeed, I found love with my wife, and together, we have been doubly blessed with two young boys.  However, God’s blessings did not stop with them, as He […]

7 Ways to Practice Autonomy with Your Kids

By Stephanie Thomas

On his seventh birthday, our oldest son unwrapped a simple red book light and a whole lot of freedom. We said, “You’re getting so big! We’re going to let you decide when you’re ready to go to sleep at night.”  And then he did this thing he does when he’s excited (which is often): he […]