The emotions are swirling inside your children whether they are staying locked in, leaking out or full-on exploding. Check out these four quick tips on how to respond if and when the emotions come out. And rewatch this again when they disappear only to pop out again seemingly randomly and certainly. - Check Out More Parenting Tips and Resources at SaddlebackParents.com

In this first episode of the MVCS Drop-Off Devotional, we kick off the year talking about living a live of J.O.Y. That is, a life where you live a life for JESUS, love OTHERS, and be the best YOU.

How often do you ask for help? You are not in this parenting journey alone. Ask for help, receive it, and eventually give back to your parenting tribe. We are better together. - Check Out More Parenting Tips and Resources at SaddlebackParents.com

Are you mindful of the words you speak about and to your children? Apply 1 Thessalonians 5:11 and truly encourage one another and build each other up. Let your words give life. - Check Out More Parenting Tips and Resources at SaddlebackParents.com

What are the lies that are stealing our children's identities? Fill your child's heart, mind, and soul with value and worth. Change the trajectory of their outlook on life and their identities. - Check Out More Parenting Tips and Resources at SaddlebackParents.com

What are the lies that are stealing our children's identities? Fill your child's heart, mind, and soul with value and worth. Change the trajectory of their outlook on life and their identities. - Check Out More Parenting Tips and Resources at SaddlebackParents.com

What will friendship look like for your little one? It starts with you. If you are the parent of a baby to Kindergartner, learn how to start to help them (and you) form healthy friendships. - Check Out More Parenting Tips and Resources at SaddlebackParents.com

Who will my child be friends with now that they are at school and activities outside of the house? There is one way to "know". Learn how to help your Grade 1 to 5 child form healthy relationships with their peers. - Check Out More Parenting Tips and Resources at SaddlebackParents.com

Parenting is a full-time gig. Even though it can fill your 24/7, every mom and dad needs to take an intentional PAUSE in the midst of parenting. Be challenged in five key areas in which a PAUSE in parenting will bring life and a fresh sense of energy into your parenting journey. - Check Out More Parenting Tips and Resources at SaddlebackParents.com

Countless things are vying for your attention, time and energy. There are constant forces pushing AND pulling on you as a parent. Identify what is pushing or pulling you in different directions, possibly leaving you frustrated, unfocused, or fearful. Learn to shift what is pushing and pulling you so that you can experience greater peace and purpose in your parenting. Live the best life today! - Check Out More Parenting Tips and Resources at SaddlebackParents.com

There is no time like the present, in the “new norm” of being at-home for work, school, play, meals and more, to take an intentional pitstop. Get your at-home living started on the right foot with these three foundational reminders. Survive, and even win, at parenting at-home. - Check Out More Parenting Tips and Resources at SaddlebackParents.com

The uncertainty of tomorrow, next week and next month can be overwhelming. Be reminded about how to live in the short-term, day-to-day, while keeping a long-term, bigger picture vision in mind. Start today, start now! - Check Out More Parenting Tips and Resources at SaddlebackParents.com

You are probably doing a good or even great job in managing this norm. But, you don't have to keep it all together all the time. It's okay to not be okay. - Check Out More Parenting Tips and Resources at SaddlebackParents.com

Does stay-at-home time feel like managing a zoo? It's not too late to bring some order and consistency into the inconsistent uncertainty of life. - Check Out More Parenting Tips and Resources at SaddlebackParents.com

There are so many people to be thankful for, especially in this time of COVID-19. Take a moment and relish in a little appreciation for YOU, mom and dad. Seriously, do not bypass this simple message of gratitude. Imagine you could use a little thanks to brighten your day. - Check Out More Parenting Tips and Resources at SaddlebackParents.com

Pause and breathe. You are covered in our prayers in this heavy time in life. Thankfully, Colossians 1:9-11 is full of practical and extremely applicable wisdom in this season of uncertainty and unpredictability. Dig into God’s Word to help guide you in your parenting. - Check Out More Parenting Tips and Resources at SaddlebackParents.com

In the midst of uncertainty or instability, it is easy for anxiety to take over. Take practical steps today to regain some sense of structure in the unknown. - Check Out More Parenting Tips and Resources at SaddlebackParents.com

Have you ever lost your cool with your child? Do your kids make you angry at times? Be reminded in these 3 quick tips in how to cool your jets before losing it. - Check Out More Parenting Tips and Resources at SaddlebackParents.com

In this second look at the Potholes of Parenting, it's time to take a deep and hard look at yourself as a parent. What makes you feel discontent or dissatisfied with your child? Explore the roots and unpack how to find contentment with who God made you and your child to be. - Check Out More Parenting Tips and Resources at SaddlebackParents.com

How can you be more intentional in making memorable moments? Learn how to keep things simply with a weekly, monthly, and even an extra special plan. Make the most of the opportunities to make the memories that will last a lifetime. - For more parenting tips and resources, go to SaddlebackParents.com.

Do you struggle with being thankful for your responsibility and privilege as a parent? Or do you sometimes feel like you are raising a “me, myself, and I” monster? Never lose sight of moments to express and feel gratitude as a parent while also teaching your children to develop an attitude of gratitude. - For more parenting tips and resources, go to SaddlebackParents.com.

Can the responsibilities and routines of parenting drag you down? First, check your attitude. Second, does the day-to-day really have to be boring? And finally, what if you strayed from the routine just once or twice? It’s ok and necessary to have some good, old-fashioned fun each and every day. - For more parenting tips and resources, go to SaddlebackParents.com.

Do you sometimes let fears steal your joy? Stop letting fears hold you captive and return to the joy found in each and every moment of the present. God’s presence is in it all. - For more parenting tips and resources, go to SaddlebackParents.com.