Life
Screens in Bed, Sleep on Hold: What Research Says and 7 Steps to Better Rest
It is a familiar evening scene. The lights are off, the house is quiet, and the only glow in the room comes…
Nearly Half of Young Adults Live at Home: 5 Ways to Make a Full House a Blessing
If your grown son is back in his old bedroom, or your daughter’s college boxes never quite left the garage, you are…
The Father Who Ran: What the Prodigal Son Teaches Us About Coming Home
Some of the most powerful words Jesus ever spoke came in a short story about a family. A father had two sons.…
Saying Sorry Well: A Simple Family Guide to Making Things Right After Yelling
Every parent has had one of those days. The kids were slow getting out the door, the milk spilled, someone said something…
Less From the Package: What New Research Says About Ultra-Processed Foods
Take a quick look in your pantry. Chances are you will find a few crinkly bags, bright boxes and ready-to-eat snacks. You…
Leave the Porch Light On: Why Neighbors Want Trick-or-Treat Night Back
This week, with Halloween just days away, a small survey finding has been making its way through the news: a lot of…
DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island Is Now on Digital: A Parents’ Guide for Movie Night
If your family missed DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island in theaters this fall, it just became much easier to watch. The animated adventure…
Though He Lost Everything: What Job Teaches Us About Trusting God in the Dark
Some storms arrive one cloud at a time. Others seem to break all at once. The book of Job tells the story…
Chores by Age: A Practical Family Guide to Giving Kids Real Responsibility
Every family knows the scene. Dinner is over, the sink is full, and somehow everyone has disappeared except Mom or Dad. Giving…
The After-Dinner Stroll: What Research Says About a Short Walk After Meals
In many families, the best conversations happen after dinner. The plates are cleared, someone grabs a jacket, and a few people head…
Your Kid’s Favorite Storyteller May Be on YouTube: What a New UCLA Survey Says
Ask a ten-year-old what a “story” is, and you may not hear “a movie” or “a book.” You may hear the name…
Five Small Daily Habits That Keep Married Couples Connected
Most marriages are not built in grand gestures. They are built in the ordinary minutes: the coffee in the morning, the text…
Cold and Flu Season Basics: Simple Habits and What Health Bodies Say Now
The leaves are turning, the days are shorter, and somewhere in your house a small nose has started to run. Cold and…
Mahjong Mania: Why America’s Hottest Game Night Is a Gift for Families
There is a sound coming back to living rooms, dorm lounges and hotel lobbies across America: the soft clack of tiles being…
Lord, Save Me: What Peter’s Walk on the Water Teaches Us About Fear and Faith
Some storms arrive when you are already tired. The disciples had spent the day helping Jesus feed a hungry crowd of thousands.…
Home for the Holidays: Signs Your Aging Parents May Need a Little More Help
The holidays bring us home. For many of us, that means sitting at a parent’s table again, hearing the old stories, and…
Full Plates and Standing Forests: What a Small Income Did for Amazon Families
Deep in the Peruvian Amazon, families from three Indigenous villages took part in a small experiment that has caught attention around the…
Phones That Do Less: This Week’s Family Tech Trend and How to Choose Wisely
For years the question in many homes has been, “When does my child get a smartphone?” This week, a different question is…
Give, Save, Spend: How a Weekly Allowance Can Teach Your Kids About Money
Kids learn about money long before anyone sits them down for “the talk.” They watch us tap a card at the store.…
Chasing the Autumn Sun: How Daylight Can Lift Your Mood as Days Grow Short
Have you noticed it yet? The mornings stay dark a little longer. The sun slips away before supper. For many of us,…
Hannah’s Silent Prayer: Finding Peace Before God Answers
Some prayers come out neat and tidy. Others come out as tears. If you have ever carried a longing so deep that…
Around the Table: Simple Ways to Bring Back Family Dinner Conversation
Between practices, late shifts, homework and phone screens, many families have quietly lost one of the simplest gifts God gives us: a…
Friends 2 Lovers: What Jonathan Anthony Burkett’s Novels Teach About True Friendship
Some of the most important lessons in life are not taught in classrooms. They are learned at kitchen tables, on front porches…
Breathe Slow, Worry Less: What New Research Says About Calming Breaths
Some weeks feel like a storm that will not quit. The calendar is full, the news is loud, and your shoulders creep…