Ask any set of parents what they wish for their child, and they’ll likely give you some form of “happiness and success” answer. There are a cacophony of voices in today’s overbearing world telling us how to raise such happy and successful children. “Give them a good education,” one voice says, while another suggests “lots…

One of the most memorable letters I’ve received in my writing career came from a mother, reporting on how she and her husband took a big financial leap of faith with their daughter — a move that paid off big. Dear Mary: I wanted to tell you the secret of sticking to a budget on…

By John Rosemond From Tribune News Service Q: We have a 3.5-year-old daughter and each night we have a routine we go through with her — bath, pajamas, brush, choose two books and read them, sing a couple of songs, and pray before lights out. Bedtime typically falls between 7:30 and 8 p.m. each night…

A job that is 365 days a year: being a mother is a 24/7 role, filled with teachable moments, rewarding moments, and even some silly moments. Every family operates differently, but there are always a few keys rules of thumb every mother tries to live by. We’ve compiled a list of a few parenting tips…

Importance of Fatherhood: Teaching Your Child It is all too common nowadays to hear people speaking down about fatherhood and fathers in general. If you turn on the TV or listen to the radio, it will not be too long until you hear some type of dad joke. Humor is great, but is important that…

Raising children is the most important job you’ll ever have. Doing it right requires vast amounts of patience and effort, but the result is great: responsible kids who will also go on to be great parents. Be There It sounds too simple to work, but showing your children they’re your top priority instills in them…

Commentary Well-known Christian pastor and author Chuck Swindoll has written (pdf), “Wise is the parent who understands, ‘I need to spend time with my child. I need to observe. I need to dialogue so that my child grows up knowing his or her unique, God-given design.’” Recently, I came across a study by Jesse Smith,…