Parenting Challenges

Andrew Hopper, an adoptive father, presents a compelling, holistic exploration of Christian adoption and foster care, rooted in the gospel’s transformative power. Have you ever considered building your family the way God builds his? Adoption is not...

Help and advice for Christian parents on how to be intentional with their time to lead their children to Jesus. Family life is often very busy! There are so many things competing for time and attention. Kids are also influenced by many different things...

The world of special needs is filled with statistics: in the United States, about 17 percent of children have a diagnosed developmental disability, and 14 percent of public school students receive special education services. But behind these statistics...

What will happen to my child? Pacing the floor late at night. Waiting for the phone to ring. Dwelling in the guilt of what-ifs. These are common behaviors among parents of prodigals, whether their children are wayward teens or parents themselves. How do...

Building a vibrant and joyful marriage is always a challenge. When you add the stresses inherent in parenting children with disabilities, it becomes both more difficult and more critical.Once on the brink of divorce, Kristin and Todd Evans uncovered the...

Navigating the unique challenges of parenting children who have experienced trauma can often feel like a solitary journey. In Wherever You Go: A 28-Day Devotional for Adoptive & Foster Parents, Ryan North offers a comforting companion for those...

How Do Christian Parents Keep Up with Their Children’s Screen Consumption?The expert media staff at Plugged In have compiled a must-read resource to help you understand the media your children consume. Years of researching and analyzing the...

In 'Embracing the Autism Spectrum: Finding Joy & Hope Navigating the NeuroDiverse Family Journey,' Dr. Stephanie C. Holmes invites readers on a transformative journey into the realm of neurodiversity. Whether you're a family living with autism, an...

God's Special-Needs Children: Lessons of Faith Learned by Families of Those with Disabilities Find Hope, Guidance, and Strength in the Midst of Life's Most Challenging Journey Are you raising, caring for, or supporting a child with special needs? Do you...

THE DIVORCE RATE FOR BLENDED FAMILIES IS 70%. BUT WHEN YOU DO IT GOD’S WAY, YOU HAVE A 100% CHANCE OF SUCCESS! Couples in blended—or “step”—families often feel misunderstood, even in the church. They struggle with...

For every parent who has ever laid awake reviewing the mistakes and missteps of their day, Lauren Whitman points them to Jesus, who quiets our distress with his love and forgiveness. Parents often struggle with four deeply distressing emotions: fear,...

Are you stuck in an isolated chasm between what you expected as a stepmom, and the impossible reality you’re living? Are you weighed down by the distress, shame, and hopelessness of blended family dynamics? Are you—dear bonus...

ENCOURAGEMENT FOR FAMILIES TOUCHED BY AUTISM, ADHD and NEURODIVERSITY“When an earthquake occurs, the tectonic plates shift far beneath the surface, and they never go back to where they started.” Kari Baker always loved a good plan. But when...