The other day, I heard the words many of us dread: "You're a bad mommy." I was also informed by my son that I was teaching the kids how to be mean,
May I Have a Compromise?
When people hear our kids ask, "May I have a compromise?" they tend to look at us a bit funny. They seem completely confused when we respond to our
10 Questions Adoptive Parents Ask
Dr. Karyn Purvis and Michael Monroe offer helpful insights and practical advice in response to the following questions that are commonly asked by
The Whole-Brain Child
The Whole Brain Child, by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D., offers twelve revolutionary strategies to nurture your child’s
How Do I Handle Lying?
Knowing how best to handle lying is often a significant challenge for adoptive and foster parents. Watch as Dr. Karyn Purvis and Michael Monroe
Learning to Keep Your Balance
What if becoming the parent God has called you to be to your child from a hard place means that you need to un-learn as much or more than you need to
Teaching Your Values By Living Them First
Part of the role of good Christian parents is undoubtedly teaching their children the values they cherish. We want our children to understand the
Seeing Beyond the Obvious
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” — Matthew 19:14
Building Trust By Saying Yes
Children need a balance of nurture and structure in order to learn to trust and grow. Parents can provide this balance by learning to offer "yes's"
A Challenge for Adoptive Dads
Watch as Michael Monroe talks about the need for adoptive dads to partner with their wives to work together as they lead their children toward hope