The teenage years can feel like a minefield — but they don't have to. In this post, Bryce and Colette Schaffer break down the battles worth fighting, the ones worth releasing, and why guiding your teenager matters far more than controlling them. From phone rules to faith foundations, this is practical, Scripture-grounded wisdom for every parent in the trenches.

Every parent knows the feeling. You're tired, they're pushing every button, and you're not sure which hills are worth dying on. The good news? You don't have to fight all of them — and knowing the difference changes everything.

It's "Maycember" — the busiest stretch of the year — and right in the middle of it, we stop to celebrate moms. If you've ever wondered, "Did I do enough? Did I get it right?" — this one is for you.

If you are a parent or grandparent, it is fun to build up the excitement for Santa to come on Christmas Eve. However, are you building the same excitement and hope (earnest, intense, expectation) in Jesus - the reason for the season?

There are so many books about what to expect when bringing a new baby into the world, yet not much is out there to prepare for the other end of parenting - empty nesting. Where is the ‘epidural’ for numbing the pain due to ‘delivering’ your child into the “real world?” How do we transition from a life centered around our children and their activities to parenting as more of a supportive friend?