Category: Kids + Parenting

Guiding Kids Into Faith Through Gentle Invitation

By Matt Charbonneau

Back when I was single and seeking a relationship, I often felt frustrated meeting girls. Actually, meeting them never seemed to be a problem – it was catching their interest that was difficult.  It was after several failed experiences that some trusted friends and family members gently asked if I was trying too hard in […]

RBG Podcast: Amy Grant on Kids and Summer Camp

By Jessica Wolstenholm

Raising Boys and Girls Podcast: Intentional Conversations with Amy Grant If you haven’t already, listen to the podcast now:        . . . . . . . . . . The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas […]

Minno Family Staycation Guide

By Melanie Norman

Well, it’s official! Summer is here, and for many families, a vacation sounds like the perfect break after a year-long lockdown. However, after the plane tickets, food costs, hotel stays, and transportation, a family getaway can easily turn into a very expensive excursion.  Enter staycations! Last year as the pandemic halted travel, many families looked […]

The Measure of a Man: Thoughts on Being a Boy Dad

By Matt Charbonneau

When working in our basement home office, I will occasionally flip through some photo albums of my childhood or look at pictures on the shelves when taking a writing or study break.  Some of my favorite pictures are of me with my wife when we were first dating, photos of my grandparents, and artwork of […]

The Best Christian Podcasts for Kids 

By Melanie Norman

Do you feel like your kids are getting more screen time than ever? You’re not alone! Studies have shown that screen time is surging up to 60% as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. And there is no guilt or shame in surviving the last year-and-a-half of safer-at-home, home school, no extracurriculars, and working from […]

RBG Podcast: Jessica Turner on Summer Activity Ideas

By Jessica Wolstenholm

Raising Boys and Girls Podcast: Intentional Conversations with Jessica Turner If you haven’t already, listen to the podcast now:        . . . . . . . . . . The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas […]

Finding the Courage to Move in Motherhood

By Jessica Wolstenholm

I have this odd hang-up about being in control. It doesn’t always show up in my everyday life but it affects my ability to do things like snow skiing, roller skating, even bike riding. I simply can’t allow an object connected to my body have control over my movement. It’s completely unnerving to think that […]

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 […]