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There was stuff everywhere.As much as I would’ve liked to point the finger elsewhere, there was no one but myself to blame for the chaotic mess that our life had ...

Editor’s note: This introduction to Bella’s Gift by Rick and Karen Santorum was written by Bella’s older sister, Elizabeth Santorum.In his letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul told us…now faith, ...

Time flies. Period.It’s sad but oh so lovely experiencing it. I cherish every second I have with my little ladies and pray for many, many more years of this!!We only ...

If there’s one thing we can all agree on as parents it is that time goes by way too fast. As a parent, I try to find time to connect ...

Children are unique.Parents have different parenting styles and passions, but when it comes to helping children grow out of some of their most difficult problems, there’s nothing that does a ...

I used to think the phrase “the great outdoors” was reserved for use by those who took in nature in the most natural ways – camping, hunting, fishing, and so ...

My seven-year old is in first grade and he is learning to read more complex books. To keep up with the pace at school it is important that he practices ...

Teens.{Did your heart just stop for a second?}I currently have four teens and three that have already gotten through the teen years and a couple pulling up the rear.I know ...

What makes a great children’s story? Is it action, adventure or relatability? Children have amazing minds and question everything. Children also lack that filter that we have as adults — ...

Homeschooling is one of the most rewarding parts of my day. It’s also one of the hardest.Finding the discipline to sit down and prepare the work, battling with a strong ...

Have you ever read a book that you can totally relates to your life? Come across characters that make you smile because they remind you of family members? Fallen in ...

Shift your goal setting from “head goals” that focus on worldly success to “heart goals” that help your kid’s heart move toward God.Are you willing to do whatever it takes ...

Last year when I was traveling back home after being on an overseas mission trip, a colleague announced, “Can you believe Christmas is just a week away?”Without thinking, I quickly ...

I used to be a journaling dropout.I would get on a kick to write something every day or would take a challenge to journal during my quiet time every day.Then ...

Starting something new can be as difficult for parents as it is for children.Our busy lives often make creating a new discipline hard to imagine. But the richness of a ...

Getting Dragged Out of Service When Your Kids Get Kicked Out of Sunday SchoolWhen you hear your name called on the television game show The Price Is Right, that’s a ...