Parenting

Christian couples are unanimous that children are to be raised in the “fear and wisdom of the Lord.” But principles for how best to do that has divided evangelicals, who lack a central authority on spanking, attachment parenting, and entertainment choices, to name but a few hot-button issues. In the post–James Dobson era, when writer-gurus, religious and otherwise, offer quick-fix guidelines on raising kids amid technology saturation and divided families, Christians are learning to extend grace to fellow believers who parent differently.

A mother and two kids reading a book, with highlighter markings and directions around them.

What Are Parents For?

Scripture has a clear vision for parents as stewards of our children. It’s not an instruction manual for modern parenting spats.

Being Human with Steve Cuss

Being Human

The Four Spaces of Anxiety with Lisa Cuss

Learning to identify reactivity in ourselves and others.

No More Sundays on the Couch

Erica Bryand Ramirez

COVID got us used to staying home. But it’s the work of God’s people to lift up the name of Christ and receive God’s Word—together.

A white dove perched on a pink nest on a yellow background.

Emptying the Nest in Hope, not Fear

Gretchen Ronnevik

When Christian kids leave home, we worry about deconversion. But our trust and hope are in Christ, not well-practiced apologetics.

Review

Parents Today Are Kinder and Gentler. They Can Still Take Sin Seriously.

Tabitha McDuffee

A new book aligns modern approaches to raising children with the ancient wisdom of God’s Word.

A Dating App Dilemma at Church

Beth Moore, Kevin Antlitz, and Kiara John-Charles

CT advice columnists also weigh in on fellowship and finances and a kid who hits.

Public School Can Be a Training Ground for Faith

My daughter will wrestle with worldliness in her education, just as I did. That’s why I want to be around to help.

Christian Formation for the ‘Toolbelt Generation’ 

I always assumed my sons would go to college. When they chose the trades, it reframed my view of higher ed—and church community.

An Anxious Generation—of Parents

Jesus told us not to worry, but worry is our culture’s parenting default. It’s harming our kids.

Homeschooling for the Common Good

I never thought I’d be a homeschool parent, not least because I support public education. An improbable shift changed my perspective.