Parenting Challenges

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...

"When you made your marriage vows, you did not look down the road and see divorce in your future, yet here you are."   You may feel like your family and your dreams have been shattered. You may feel overwhelmed dealing with your emotions as well as...

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...

*Ships within 3–5 weeks. Order now to reserve your copy — we’ll fulfill it as soon as it’s back in stock! In 'Embracing the Autism Spectrum: Finding Joy & Hope Navigating the NeuroDiverse Family Journey,' Dr. Stephanie C...

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,...

Anxiety relief for kids is a "hot" topic for all parents in a world that often seems big and scary. Parenting your anxious child can often lead to anxious parents. Whether its freeing your child from negative thoughts and fears, or helping your child...

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...

Practical steps to embrace God's mission for single Dads Conventional wisdom holds that fathers have few parenting skills and that mothers always know best. The single father is often considered a mythical creature, found only in sitcoms as an object of...

Resiliently rooted in Christ—living into this formational moment. What would it look like to form kids with lasting faith in Jesus, no matter the culture or context? Does this seem possible? It’s getting harder to imagine in our...