A surprising number of couples end up with fewer children than they want. Timothy P. Carney, a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, believes this gap is driven by a “family-unfriendly culture that makes parenting harder than it should be.” The result of this culture is less marriage, more childless adults, and smaller families.
Help for Grieving a Miscarriage
Our second pregnancy took us by surprise. So did the miscarriage at the start of my second trimester. But there is light after the darkness.
Read moreFamily Devotions in the Wild
Family devotions sound like a good idea in theory. But in practice, whether with squirmy toddlers or reluctant teens, it’s not for the faint of heart. What do family devos look like for authors of family devotionals? Listen in on a conversation with Jodi Ware.
Read moreA Bold Appeal for the Next Generation to Get Married
New book from Brad Wilcox makes a bold plea: open your heart to the goodness of marriage in spite of the influential voices against it; form families despite cultural headwinds; embrace marriage and family, save civilization and thrive.
Read moreHelp Your Unmarried Children this Valentine’s Day
The longer my singleness dragged on, the more important my parents’ Valentines Day cards were. But there was something even more life-changing they were doing all those years to help me, something you can do for your unmarried kids starting today.
Read moreHow to Plan for a New Year
How will you spend the new year? If you’re not intentional, your days will fill up with what’s easiest, most urgent, or what someone else wants you to do. But humble planning can help you live intentionally, and reap the benefits of unity, intentionality, and living in reality.
Read moreBeware the Gingerbread Man
The Gingerbread Man was just the story to help our gregarious 4-year-old learn about stranger danger. But I got more, and less, than I bargained for.
Read moreWill Your Children Gain the World and Lose Their Souls?
Don’t let the most important things get crowded out. Here’s practical help for discipling your children.
Read moreBoundless turns 25
It’s been 25 years since we launched Boundless webzine for Focus on the Family. Today we’re celebrating with Lisa Anderson on The Boundless Show.
Read moreHomeschooling Collection
There are a variety of good ways to educate your children. If homeschooling is what you’ve chosen, or if you’re thinking of trying it, these posts can help you in your journey.
Read moreGet Mentoring
Mentors are vital to personal growth. How can you find an older believer to help you along the way in the Christian life?
Read moreKeeping the Home in Homeschool
How to structure your home for learning and living.
Read moreLooking for Love on Valentine's Day
Are you all hearts and flowers going into Valentine’s Day? If you dread the upcoming celebrations, read on. There’s hope.
Read moreHow to Have a Refreshing Christmas Break
A less common path through distractions, to-do lists, and busyness, to Christmas rest.
Read moreChristmas Update 2022
From college graduation to Colorado, 2022 in review.
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