All Parenting articles – Page 2
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OpinionMothering without a mother: finding strength in God through grief
’Raising my daughter without my mother’s physical presence, even just over these past few months, has pushed me to lean into God’s promises more than ever,’ says Bethany Hobbs.
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Article‘A biblical worldview underpins every subject I teach our children’
Holly Wright explains why she feels she is partnering with God as she educates her four children outside of mainstream schooling
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ArticleNurturing independence
Cathy Madavan tackles this parenting paradox with helpful advice she’s learned through raising her two grown-up daughters
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Opinion‘I have become the mother of a teenager, I don’t want her teen years to be as painful as mine were’
Hope Bonarcher reflects on her own teenage years and says that ’feeling as though I’m doomed to relive my own agonizing teen journey vicariously through my teenager rekindles some of my deepest seated fears.’
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OpinionWe should celebrate the athlete who fought for breastfeeding mothers at the Olympics
‘I can confidently assert that it increases bonding, creating strong foundations for a child’s emotional resilience,’ says Hannah Wickens, as she acknowledges the dedication of Olympian Clarisse Agbegnenou.
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OpinionI’m a Christian millennial mum and I have sensed that boomer grandparents are being edged out…
Eliza Bailey observes from antenatal classes that grandparents ’might not agree with modern guidance’, and considers what the Bible has to say.
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ArticleYour history is not your legacy (AKA You are not your mother)
Cathy Madavan encourages us to remember that we won’t simply repeat what our mothers did – but nor should we expect our daughters to be just like us
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ArticleThere are spiritual benefits from spending time in nature
Cathy Madavan on why the great outdoors should not be restricted to the playground of men and boys
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ArticleDealing with disappointment
Songwriter Mia Fieldes moved to Hillsong in Sydney aged 17 and has written many celebrated worship songs for herself and others but she has faced particular difficulty in her personal life
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ArticleThe curse of ‘perfect parenting’
Cathy Madavan urges us to stop comparing ourselves to other mums, and our daughters to theirs
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Opinion‘Spare a thought for your mother-in-law; we’re not all overbearing and controlling!’
Instead of falling into the negative stereotype, Tania West has a unique take on her role as mother-in-law as she looks to the words of John the Baptist for guidance.
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Opinion‘When I had nothing, I had everything’, says comedian Katherine Ryan on being a single mother
Parenting solo can be tough, but as Katherine Ryan shares, it can also be the most beautiful, precious relationship. Harriet Sanders explains why Katherine’s words touched her, and how they can point us to God, who turns all things for good.
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ArticleMaking memories and celebrating milestones
Cathy Madavan believes reinforcing our own family’s values through our unique traditions and routines is vital
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Opinion‘I have experienced both the joy and pain of Mother’s Day’
Mother’s Day became painful for Sarah Portal after her mother died when she was 22. Later, she felt the pain of waiting for children via adoption. Now Sarah is a mother, she describes both the pain and the joys of the day.
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OpinionMothers don’t need more advice, here’s five reasons why
A few weeks after having a baby, Shakira Peronet said to her husband ‘please remind me to not give advice to new mothers unless they’ve asked for it’. She explains what we can do to support them instead.
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ArticleReal life parenting in a digital world
Cathy Madavan acknowledges the benefits but also the pitfalls of today’s tech-filled world, and offers advice on how to navigate it all with the younger generation
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ArticleWhy are men raging at pink confetti?
Dr Belle Tindall shines a light on the gender-reveal parties that reveal a dark attitude towards women and girls
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OpinionI gave up travelling to stay home with my kids, but God reminded me who I am outside of being a mother
Sarah Bennington was a happy and frequent flyer before she had children but when a work trip to Zimbabwe came up, she struggled with the fear of leaving them behind. Here is what she learned.
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ArticleParenting children with additional needs
Cheryl Wilding shares the challenges and joys of parenting two children with additional needs
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ArticleLessons in love
Cathy Madavan shares ways in which we can navigate the emotional rollercoaster of supporting our daughters as they date
