Children

Raising children is no easy task. Children have a way of challenging our assumptions about ourselves and the world, while also brightening our days with the joy and satisfaction of shaping a young life around the values we hold most dear. Stories about children highlight the ways, both funny and profound, that kids affect our lives.

A baseball bat, cap and glove; illustration by Dan Bransfield

An Unlikely Baseball MVP (Most Valuable Parent)

By Rick Hamlin5 min read

He knew nothing about the national pastime, but sometimes parenthood calls one to do the most unlikely things.

Tips for New Parents to Start a Morning Gratitude Habit

By The Editors4 min read

5 easy ways to practice gratitude as a new parent

New parents with their newborn in the hospital.

Finding Faith and Hope as a New Parent

By The Editors3 min read

These six tips can help you remain spiritually balanced in this new journey.

Erin's daughter, Aurora, at the Shire of Montana; photo courtesy Erin Janoso

A Lesson Learned During a Family Trip to a Hobbit House

By Erin Janoso6 min read

It would be a magical anniversary trip in The Shire of Montana—as long as their daughter could follow the rules.

Tiera and Myron with sons Myron, left, and Micah; photo by Tony Novak-Clifford

The Heaven-Sent Bible Verse This Mom Needed to Hear

By Tiera Fletcher6 min read

It wasn’t rocket science. It was parenting. That was the problem…

A Devoted Father Cherishes Precious Family Memories

By David Warren3 min read

After seeing a young father at church, he reminisces about the first few months of parenthood with his daughter.

Everyday Blessings: Childlike Wonder

By Katie Brown2 min read

Katie Brown, the home and gardening TV personality, receives a gentle reminder from her daughter to slow down and take in God’s wonders.

She Adopted the Girl from Her Dreams

By Molly Pennington5 min read

God’s words reassured her that she was making the right decision in adopting the courageous child.

An artist's rendering of a snow angel; Illustration by Daniel Lievano

How a Snow Angel Changed Her Parenting Perspective

By Diane Stark3 min read

She was feeling like a failure as a mother, until a heaven-sent sign reminded her what was really important.

Katie Turner and her daughters. Photo credit: Katie Turner

The Making of Christmas Mother-Daughter Tradition

By Katie Turner3 min read

This tasty date balls recipe was perfect for her two sous-chefs with little hands.

Positive tips for parents and remote learning

One Mom’s Positive Approach to Remote Learning

By Holly Lebowitz Rossi3 min read

This year’s first day of school is unlike any other. Here are four tools that I’ve used in the past that work for me. Maybe they’ll help you too!

Katie Brown: A Mother’s Prayer Answered

By Katie Brown8 min read

The popular TV host feared she was not up to the task of helping her adopted daughter overcome the obstacles she would face. An empathetic doctor showed her otherwise.