A Mother's Day Blessing

This is a Christian, Trinitarian-based blessing... I looked around for something a bit more ecumenical, but couldn't find anything not too cheesy... so take this for what it is --- a blessing for all mothers everywhere, who have both the most challenging and rewarding job on the planet! (And if any of you have blessing from other traditions, I would love for you to post them in the comments!)

Most Gracious Heavenly Father,

We thank ...

New Faith-Based Parenting Research

I came across some recent research on parenting and faith that I thought was interesting.

Among other findings:

Most American parents feel their parenting skills and family life are pretty good, but they are reluctant to describe their homes as peaceful, relaxed or joyful and their daily family time consists mostly of eating dinner and watching television, according to a new study from LifeWay Research. While most parents are trying to improve their skills, far ...

Where Are We Going?

Parents who passionately care about their kids are also a bit overwhelmed by the task of parenting. This can be especially true when it comes to the intersection of faith and parenting. Do I force my teen to go to church? Temple? At what age do they make that choice? How do I share my own faith – doubts and all – with my children? What role does faith and faith community play in parenting? These are all questions I hear a lot and will try to address in the coming months here.