Kids will surprise you often if you listen enough. I do my best to talk to my children about their day every day. Nothing eventful happens most of the time, but if they are in the habit of talking to me, then when something does happen, they’ll think of me first, I hope, even if only out of habit.
New Moms’ 101: How to Sleep Better and Cope with Sleepless Nights
Sleepless nights and middle-of-the night feeds take a toll on any new mom’s state of mind and health. Then, there may be times when baby wakes up wanting to play… or she may have an earache or tummy ache… or maybe she’s just not sleepy.
What Questions Are You Asking?
Pastor/Rabbi Crystal Lutton is an Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene with her Master’s in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. She is pastor of a Messianic Congregation that is devoted to studying the whole of Scripture as it relates to the life of Christians. Her first book, Biblical Parenting, was written 10 years […]
Online Parent Support Groups For Stepmoms
Are you a stepmom struggling with your role in the lives of your stepchildren, or frustrated and in need of some support from someone who understands your situation? There are many sources of online support geared specifically toward helping stepmoms cope with their situations, so they can create better, more balanced homes for their families. […]
Step-Parents Play a Vital Role in Their Stepchild’s Education
As a stepmom, I have spent a lot of time with my stepson helping him with his homework. Since he was living in our home, keeping track of his school work and his attendance often seemed to fall to me. Being the reluctant student that he was, it was no simple matter getting him to […]
Five Best Parenting Websites for New Parents – Helpful Parenting Resources and Tips for Moms and Dads
Being a first-time parent can be exciting and exhausting, interesting and frustrating. New moms and dads will appreciate the easy accessibility of parenting tips and advice that is available to them online. However, it is important to know which websites to trust and which ones to ignore. Here are five great parenting websites that are […]
Being a Stay-at-Home Parent is a Serious Profession
When my wife and I first got married we had a clear understanding of what we thought we wanted based on our prenuptial agreement. Among matters of money, marriage, and everything else we agreed there should always be a parent at home, and I wanted it to be me. Wanting to become a professional outside […]
When Kid Idols Like Hannah Montana are Too Mature for our Tots
Teen senstations like the actress Miley Cyrus are strategically sexualized in order to transition their appeal to an older audience. But what about the little ones who still want to see them?
