Mom Moments

Odds are, you’re going to consider getting a cell phone for your child at some point before they go out on their own. But there is one thing you need to consider before getting any child a phone.. The post Different Kids, Different Phone Rules appeared first on Dannah Gresh.

I’m not sure we’re living in the land of “Big Brother”, but our kids do need to be aware that lots of things aren’t as private as they may seem. The post Is Anything Truly Private Online? appeared first on Dannah Gresh.

Instant downloads. Immediate comments. 2-day shipping. Waiting is becoming less and less of a required activity. And, when we do have to wait, we are prone to fill that time with scrolling. The post Is Waiting on God a Lost Art? appeared first on Dannah Gresh.

It’s easy to tell our girls that wearing a swimsuit is totally okay at the beach but not at church. But what about those more “grey” areas of what’s appropriate for every day attire? The post Putting on Clothes... And Wisdom appeared first on Dannah Gresh.

Elephants are the planet’s largest land animal, weighing in at up to 14,000 pounds. And they “talk” a whole lot more than you might imagine. The post What We Can Learn From Elephants appeared first on Dannah Gresh.

God is always working for our good, even in moments of pain and discomfort. How can we learn to accept His wisdom? The post Trusting God Through Pain appeared first on Dannah Gresh.

The absence of color makes our white peacock a spectacular sight. I thought of him this morning as I studied the ancient, biblical practice of “renouncing.” The post The Beauty of Renouncing appeared first on Dannah Gresh.

While we’d often prefer to avoid situations that shake us up, sometimes these very situations help to strengthen us! The post Standing Firm While Being Shaken appeared first on Dannah Gresh.

When someone says you need to connect with your children, does that scare you? Let’s talk about quantity and quality when it comes to connection. The post Connection Defined appeared first on Dannah Gresh.

Is your little boy growing up right in front of your eyes? Does it seem like he goes to bed at night one size and wakes up the next morning somehow…taller? How’s your mama heart handling that? The post Mother-Son Connection appeared first on Dannah Gresh.

“Enough” is a big word among women in our culture these days. In an effort to get away from a works-based existence, women and girls everywhere are claiming, “I am enough!” Let’s talk about the truth…and the lie… behind that statement. The post Are You Enough? appeared first on Dannah Gresh.

For some moms, the list of things to do every day is a mile long. We fly from one thing to another until we finally fall exhausted into bed. Is it possible that there’s another way? The post The Not To Do List appeared first on Dannah Gresh.

Are you concerned about the amount of time you spend on your smartphone? Here’s a quick lifehack to help break the habit. The post Breaking Smartphone Addiction appeared first on Dannah Gresh.

How does Superman gain confidence? And how can you teach your child his secret? The post Superman's Big Secret appeared first on Dannah Gresh.

Childhood obesity in the United States has more than doubled among tweens and quadrupled among teens since we were kids. My greatest concern is not health only for the sake of health. Our bodies are temples of the living God. The post Food, your Fuel appeared first on Dannah Gresh.

It may seem like play time can be a waste of time... But here's why it is actually important for your kids! The post Play Hard, Work Hard appeared first on Dannah Gresh.

Do you know who your daughter's role models are? The post Who Does Your Daughter Want to Be? appeared first on Dannah Gresh.

Have you stepped into the youth section of a bookstore lately? Unfortunately, the classics have been pushed off the shelves for themes that blur the lines of good and evil. The post Your Child's Brain on Fiction appeared first on Dannah Gresh.

Modesty and legalism are often brought up in the same sentence, but is there a real reason to teach our kids about modesty that goes beyond rules? The post Does Modesty Really Matter? appeared first on Dannah Gresh.

Did you know that by the time your child is 11 years old, one third of his or her peers will be in “serious” dating relationships? Here's why it's important to talk about your dating standards early. The post When to Talk to your Kids About Dating appeared first on Dannah Gresh.