Parenting
Good parenting means different things in different families, with every mom and dad setting their own intention for the parenting life they want. No matter how many parenting articles you read or parenting tips you receive, remember that you are the ultimate guide and inspiration to your children.
A Mother's Tips for Talking to Kids About Drugs
Author Christine Naman, whose teenage daughter struggled with addiction, discusses actions parents can take to decrease the likelihood that their children will get involved with alcohol and drugs and to help them get sober if they do.
Her Autistic Son Showed Her That Nothing Is Impossible at Christmas
Adding the star to the top of the tree was a big step for her little boy.
God's Grace Helped Her Meet the Challenges of Special Needs Parenting
God helped her to be the best mother for her daughter with Down syndrome.
A Life Lesson Learned from Her Son
She was focused on her son’s college graduation ceremony; he was focused on beginning life as an adult and protecting those he loved.
Everyday Blessings: Childlike Wonder
The home and gardening TV personality receives a gentle reminder from her daughter to slow down and take in God’s wonders.
How One Mom Taught Her Son to Pray
A loving testimony of learning how to navigate life through prayer
The Dreams That Drew Her Closer to Her Adult Daughter
Was there any way she could close the gap that separated them?
She Realized That God Was Working Wonders in Her Son's Heart
A devout Catholic, she worried when her adult son declared himself an atheist. But then he attended a family quinceañera.
Operation Tadpole: A Valuable Parenting Lesson Learned
Her son didn’t have the greatest track record with following through. Would this be any different?
She Trusted God to Guide Her Daughter Through Disappointment and Depression
Her daughter was devastated after a knee injury ended her college athletic scholarship plans. But then God opened another door.
She Adopted the Girl from Her Dreams
God’s words reassured her that she was making the right decision in adopting the courageous child.
How She Became the Black Fairy Godmother
Despite her own struggles, she used Facebook and Instagram to help people in need all across the country.
How a Snow Angel Changed Her Parenting Perspective
She was feeling like a failure as a mother, until a heaven-sent sign reminded her what was really important.
A Thanksgiving Prayer, Answered
In this excerpt from Daily Guideposts, our annual collection of uplifting devotions, Patty Kirk shares an inspiring Thanksgiving memory.
The Making of Christmas Mother-Daughter Tradition
This tasty date balls recipe was perfect for her two sous-chefs with little hands.
How to Talk to Kids About Death
Whether an admired celebrity or someone closer to home has died, kids need age-appropriate honesty to process a loss.
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Praying privately in churches, I began to discover that heaven was my true home and that it was here and now, woven into this life.
