101 Ways to be a Long-Distance Super-Dad or Mom, Too! by George Newman is available on Amazon.com.

by Branden Descarpentrie I admit I have some fear when I look at a mountain in front of me. I have three boys ages 9, 7, and 3 ½. My wife has reminded me that it is time to have the “talk” with our oldest son.  You know- the one specifically about sex.  Why is […]

Passport2Purity by Dennis and Barbara Rainey Teaching kids about the facts of life is so much more than just “the birds and the bees.” It is surely one of the most awkward parts of parenting—especially in today’s permissive society. FamilyLife® founders Dennis and Barbara Rainey have created a fun, non-threatening way to connect with your […]

by Karen Winkleman So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. (2 Timothy 2:22 ESV) Twenty-one years ago, we first heard “It’s a girl!”—and our lives changed forever!  After three more girls, our days became full of fairy tales, dress-up […]

A Tale of Two Dads, a thought-provoking video about what is really important.

Please refer to the Mentor Guide, Fatherhood, for help in encouraging men in their role as a dad.

by Branden DesCarpentrie Last night I sat down to dinner across the table from my beautiful wife Julia.  To my right sat my daughter Ashlyn whose bright blue eyes witness to her mom’s genes.  Devon, my son, was seated to my left.  As usual, he was acting a little goofy.  A trait Julia blames on […]

by Jim Mitchell Recently I was sitting with my 6-year-old son looking at his baseball cards… or more accurately, I was looking at him while he looked at his baseball cards… and I experienced a pride I’ve not felt before. Surely I’ve been a proud dad since the birth of both my kids.  But this […]

When Things Don’t Go As Planned by Mary May Larmoyeux As Mother’s Day approaches, I’m reminded of Jesus’ own mother, Mary. I can’t fully imagine how she must have felt when an angel told her that she would give birth to our Messiah. But I can understand how she treasured everything about Jesus in her […]

Right From The Start by Dennis and Barbara Rainey (DVD Series) “All parents need a clear vision for developing their children. How you parent each child today lays the foundation for who they will become tomorrow.” – Dennis and Barbara Rainey  A practical, relevant, biblical video series covering the basics of toddler discipline, Right From […]