On “A Time to Keep” by Tasha Tudor
Family traditions show our children that our seemingly mundane and fleeting lives can be a reflection of the eternal life we are meant for.
Parenting
Raising Our Children in the Faith
God has trusted these little souls to our care for their time here on earth.
Against the Headwinds: Navigating childcare in an anti-family society
What in our lives could be rearranged, even given up, for the sake of our children and their being nurtured in Christian faith and love?
Fatherhood in God’s Image
The Fatherhood of God should shape, form and order the fatherhood of man.
The Blessing of Children
Every child is a blessing, even if that blessing is an opportunity for parents to learn self-sacrifice — and even if that blessing is, in the eyes of the world, one too many.
The Misguided Individualism of the “Self-Care” Movement
Rest is necessary. But as Christians, we see other people as central to our vocation, rather than obstacles to our happiness.
Why (and How) to Read Your Kids Disturbing Bible Stories
Our children need to know about ugly realities like sin, death and the devil in order to understand the faith.
How Should Christian Parents and Teachers Help Children Grow in Virtue?
“Socioemotional learning” is an attempt to teach children virtue without religion.
Making the Most of Your Kids’ Summer Boredom
We can give our kids the gift of the right kind of boredom and provide them with a chance to think.
Changing the Narrative: Good Moms Can Be Good Wives, Too
Like workaholic dads, stay-at-home moms can feel torn between the claims of two roles. We are wives but also mothers, and sometimes …
Father Knows Best? How animated movies illustrate dads
Children’s entertainment consistently portrays parents — especially fathers — as fools. What should Lutheran parents do?
‘Co-Parenting’: Strangers Having and Raising Kids Together
Lots of women and men today want to be parents, but they don’t want to get married.