Archive - Dear Christian Parent

It's Been a Year!

One year ago today, I followed a prompting from the Lord, my husband, and some sweet friends. Thanks for reading along!!

Jun 18 •

Book Reviews: The Tech Exit, Frankenstein, & 2084 (and I was on FoxNews!)

My recommended summer reads of three (short-ish) books that you should pack in your suitcase for wherever your summer takes you.

Jun 4 •

May 2025

Dear Christian Mom of Boys,

Our future daughters-in-law need us to live out Titus 2 now, so that they will have strong marriages later. Our sons need us to model integrity.

May 28 •

Your Internet is NOT Your Kid's Internet

Vast data collection & targeted ads make the online experience of youth vastly different from that of most adults.

May 15 •

Breaking Rules, Climbing Ladders, & Raising Men

We live in a society so governed by risk-aversion that we are raising boys who lack opportunities to grown into their manhood.

May 2 •

April 2025

Book Review: Scrolling Ourselves to Death

A book that speaks the truth in love as it relates to the digital age. Can this be the start of a wake up call within the church?

Apr 23 •

AI Chatbots For Kids: A New Imaginary Friend Or Foe?

We thought social media was dangerous? Take a look at what AI has brought us.

Apr 21 •

The Thief in Your Student's Backpack

The case against screen-based tools for young learners was a fight in 2019. In 2025 it's still going but I'm feeling more hopeful.

Apr 16 •

Joshuas and Calebs, Stand Up!

What if the problem with taking over the Promise Land isn't the Canaanites, it's fear?

Apr 11 •

Use Your Brain.

This week I'm highlighting two important reads, a book and a podcast. All of them encourage us to use our brains well.

Apr 6 •

March 2025

Can We Talk About iPads?

Toddlers on Tablets is out of hand. We need more shrieking, running & jumping in our world.

Mar 27 •

A Book I Like, a Book I Don't & a Manifesto

I might get some hate mail on this one...

Mar 20 •

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