We’ve taught our kids to say please and thank you (and they respond most of the time). Teaching the abstract concept of gratitude is more complex, especially for little ones. But how? Below are…
Five Ways Your Kids Can Express Their Faith At School
Over the years, I have had the great honor of representing several students across the U.S. who were disciplined or suspended over sharing their personal religious views on school grounds.…
How Science Can Strenthen Your Teens Faith
Many teens are beginning to think about life’s big questions: Does God exist? Does life have purpose? Is the Bible at odds with science? They’re at the stage where they…
A Simple Framework For Healthy Kids
I believe that one of the main reasons many of us have struggled with health is that we never built a foundation when we are young. During the most important…
Crisis In the Classroom
As school is ready to resume, new battle lines are being drawn over the content of curricular materials being taught, particularly in the elementary classrooms across the country. Children, at…
How To Slow the Cadence of Your Summer
Have you packed your calendar this summer with events, camps and trips? If so, consider adding free time each day. You don't need to give up all the planned events…
Dads – Your Kids Need YOU
Loving and leading your children in a broken world requires conviction and courage. On the Bridges set I have listened to many stories about fathers. Sadly, the absence of a…
Our Children’s Mental Health and Wellness
May is Mental Health Awareness month. Addressing mental health symptoms early is critically important for the overall health of our youth. Beyond feeding, clothing, and providing shelter for our youth,…
The SIMPLE Easter Religious Message
“1-2-3-4-5-6-7 Jesus made a way to heaven!” I think that about sums it up. Sometimes the simplest answer .... works! The gospel is simple. Jesus did for us what we…
5 Love Languages for Children: How to Love Your Child Through Gift-Giving
This article is part four in a five-part series on how to show love to your child. We've been working through the five love languages defined in Gary Chapman and…