By Melanie Norman
Que the Christmas Music! It’s almost time for Christmas break! The kids will be out of school, there will be no rigorous schedule to follow and families can finally spend quality, uninterrupted time together. This year has certainly brought along some challenges for many families, so we want to give you some fun ideas of […]
By Erick Goss
Emotions are a story I have had to confront. Over and over. Emotions are not entirely natural for me. I want to value my facts over my emotions. I’m ex-military. An entrepreneur. I’ve been part of the early days at companies that are now household names. I like to solve problems, analyze data, and move […]
By Melanie Rainer
When my daughter first became old enough to understand the gifting part of Christmas, my own reflexes surprised me. What do you want for Christmas this year? I would ask. Ooooh, is that something you would want for Christmas? Christmas is coming, maybe you’ll get that toy then! Even as the words started tumbling […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
The following post is an excerpt from our latest Minno Life Guide, Technology: Raising Digital Natives from child and adolescent counselor, Sissy Goff. Find out more about the guide in the Minno Shop. . . . . . . . . . . Do you remember getting your first cell phone with a camera? The […]
By Editorial Team
Kids may hear a lot of different points of view during an election year and as a Christian parent, we can help them filter everything that hits their young ears. Our job is not only to teach our kids Bible stories and theology but to also teach them how to look at everything, politics included, through […]
By Matt Charbonneau
“Mom, can I watch IT 2 with my friends?” This was my 10-year-old daughter calling late one night last Summer while at her first sleepover with a bunch of other 10-year-old girls. My wife pulled the iPhone away from her face and looked at me for some quick advice. What should we do? Cue the […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
When we were growing up, moms treated the first day back to school like a victory that deserved celebration. Sure, maybe they stopped short of wearing an “I Survived Summer with Kids” tee but mamas made their elation known. And we didn’t mind. We were ready to go back too—goof off with friends, settle into […]
By Jennifer Thorson
Failure to succeed. Being left out. Making the team. Bullying. Falling away from faith. And now . . . navigating life and education in the midst of a pandemic. There are so many things we can worry about as parents. And who can blame us? Media messages, articles, not-so-timely posts shared on social media, and […]
By Editorial Team
One of our art therapists at Daystar told me once about an activity she would do regularly with the kids she counseled. She would have them draw a bridge to represent a time of transition in their lives. On one side of the bridge, is what was (normal school, for example). On the other side […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Out of my three kids, I have one who lies like it’s nothing. All the time. Even over little things. Me: Did you brush your teeth? Him: Yes. Me: Are you telling me the truth? Him (sheepishly): No. Sometimes, I seriously worry if he will turn into a pathological liar . . . if I […]