# Parenting **URL:** https://forums.crosswalk.com/c/parenting/14.md [Latest](https://forums.crosswalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.crosswalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.crosswalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Parenting category](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/about-the-parenting-category/27)
**Author:** [@Fritzpw\_Admin](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Fritzpw_Admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2026, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/about-the-parenting-category/27 "2026-11-12T06:57:59Z")
Welcome to the Parenting category — a place for moms, dads, grandparents, and caregivers to share the joys and challenges of raising children. Whether you’re celebrating milestones, navigating tough seasons, or seeking e… --- ## [What Is One Piece of Advice for New Parents?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/what-is-one-piece-of-advice-for-new-parents/2665)
**Author:** [@leah.arthur](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/leah.arthur)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2026, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/what-is-one-piece-of-advice-for-new-parents/2665 "2026-11-12T15:03:29Z")
As I am pregnant with our first, I’m curious what your biggest piece of advice is for new parents. We have a great article, 7 Pieces of Christian Wisdom for New Parents, but I want to hear from you all! --- ## [You ever hear of "snowplow parenting"?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/you-ever-hear-of-snowplow-parenting/20746)
**Author:** [@JennyLynne](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/JennyLynne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/you-ever-hear-of-snowplow-parenting/20746 "2026-10-05T09:02:24Z")
--- ## [Spare Not the Rod?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/spare-not-the-rod/2353)
**Author:** [@Fritzpw\_Admin](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Fritzpw_Admin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/spare-not-the-rod/2353 "2026-09-28T21:50:22Z")
Is spanking your children still an acceptable form of discipline? --- ## [I am death inside](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/i-am-death-inside/19721)
**Author:** [@Iamhere0](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Iamhere0)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/i-am-death-inside/19721 "2026-07-19T17:19:15Z")
Hi, how are you? I want to write this to see if anyone can come up with any solutions—maybe we can figure something out; two or more heads are better than one I come from an abusive family—the abuse comes from my father… --- ## [Things i like to cook for my 3 toddler siblings -- but as a co-parent of them](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/things-i-like-to-cook-for-my-3-toddler-siblings-but-as-a-co-parent-of-them/18641)
**Author:** [@Mr.max1192025](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Mr.max1192025)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/things-i-like-to-cook-for-my-3-toddler-siblings-but-as-a-co-parent-of-them/18641 "2026-06-02T14:34:41Z")
One thing i really like doing is cutting up hot-dogs to look like octopus – all you have to do is cut one in half, and make a half-cut longways on two sides, then fry it on stovetop with it’s “tentacles” sprawled out on … --- ## [Be In The Moment This Summer](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/be-in-the-moment-this-summer/18978)
**Author:** [@rickpenn](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/rickpenn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/be-in-the-moment-this-summer/18978 "2026-05-29T17:58:31Z")
It’s getting warmer, the kids are going to be home. College kids too :slight\_smile: Here’s a thought as you gather the ideas and decide what the Summer plans are going to be: Gather ideas? Yes, but be in the moment. As… --- ## [Are We Helping Children Build Identity… or Just Teaching Them to Perform?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/are-we-helping-children-build-identity-or-just-teaching-them-to-perform/18980)
**Author:** [@FF2026](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/FF2026)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/are-we-helping-children-build-identity-or-just-teaching-them-to-perform/18980 "2026-05-24T01:53:35Z")
One thing I have been thinking deeply about lately is how much pressure children face today to appear successful, accepted, entertained, confident, and emotionally “fine,” while many quietly struggle with fear, lonelines… --- ## [Good Morning/ I am feeling Sad](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/good-morning-i-am-feeling-sad/18869)
**Author:** [@Shatory36](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Shatory36)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/good-morning-i-am-feeling-sad/18869 "2026-05-20T18:17:57Z")
Good Morning Everyone I am feeling Sad, Hurt, in Confused, I get called out my name rudely me in my kids in also gets abandoned let me remind your I am a Great person in Mother I asked God to Help us Get Though The Tough… --- ## [Is suicide an automatic prevention from heaven?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/is-suicide-an-automatic-prevention-from-heaven/18681)
**Author:** [@Fallen](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Fallen)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/is-suicide-an-automatic-prevention-from-heaven/18681 "2026-05-12T18:45:09Z")
I’ve lived with depression my whole life as a pair to my low thyroid. Tried big pharma over twenty years ago but it never helped in the least. But I’ve ruined my life and have nothing left but the fear of God. No hope. B… --- ## [How do you prepare your kids for school violence?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/how-do-you-prepare-your-kids-for-school-violence/2383)
**Author:** [@Fritzpw\_Admin](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Fritzpw_Admin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/how-do-you-prepare-your-kids-for-school-violence/2383 "2026-05-02T09:45:59Z")
The latest shooting at Alapachee High School makes a parent think about how we can keep our kids safe when violence seems to keep finding schools. What are some precautions you take with your kids? Does your school hav… --- ## [Co parenting with the mother of my child and bf](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/co-parenting-with-the-mother-of-my-child-and-bf/13464)
**Author:** [@as0330](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/as0330)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/co-parenting-with-the-mother-of-my-child-and-bf/13464 "2026-05-02T08:25:58Z")
all i want is to have a good relationship with the mother of my child and her new bf i want the best for him how do i say something nice to him when i have a big issue with what he is doing i dont have a good past with p… --- ## [How many children do you have?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/how-many-children-do-you-have/46)
**Author:** [@Fritzpw\_Admin](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Fritzpw_Admin)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 2:17am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/how-many-children-do-you-have/46 "2026-04-19T02:17:41Z")
My wife and I have 6 kids with just 4 left at home. I look forward to them all being together… the house comes to full life. --- ## [10 Things Never to Say to Your Adult Children](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/10-things-never-to-say-to-your-adult-children/18106)
**Author:** [@JennyLynne](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/JennyLynne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/10-things-never-to-say-to-your-adult-children/18106 "2026-04-07T10:23:36Z")
--- ## [being a mom changed my life ](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/being-a-mom-changed-my-life/17825)
**Author:** [@tonya.sue](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/tonya.sue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/being-a-mom-changed-my-life/17825 "2026-03-24T01:25:25Z")
without them my life would be competely different. my daughter loves me regardless of what life throws at us. she believes in me. she sees the good in me. she sees my light. :pink\_heart: - i love you ma --- ## [How do I get this baby to sleep? - Bedtime Tips & Tricks](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-this-baby-to-sleep-bedtime-tips-tricks/145)
**Author:** [@Fritzpw\_Admin](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Fritzpw_Admin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-this-baby-to-sleep-bedtime-tips-tricks/145 "2026-03-15T07:27:47Z")
What are some things you’ve found to help bedtime go more smoothly? While you’re thinking it over check out this adorable video of a little guy as he listens to Andrea Bocelli singing to Elmo: --- ## [Thoughts on Viral Video about Choosing to Have Kids](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/thoughts-on-viral-video-about-choosing-to-have-kids/17355)
**Author:** [@leah.arthur](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/leah.arthur)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/thoughts-on-viral-video-about-choosing-to-have-kids/17355 "2026-02-25T19:49:21Z")
So I’ve seen a clip going viral where a woman is calling it selfish and disappointing to choose to have a baby with the state of the world right now and in this economy. I think choosing to be a parent is the most selfle… --- ## [Both my parents and sister have forgiven me, so why do i still need to be punished?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/both-my-parents-and-sister-have-forgiven-me-so-why-do-i-still-need-to-be-punished/16906)
**Author:** [@tanya](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/tanya)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/both-my-parents-and-sister-have-forgiven-me-so-why-do-i-still-need-to-be-punished/16906 "2026-02-04T15:47:57Z")
Last thursday i had a row with my older sister, because she is claustrophobic and hates confined spaces , i locked her in her room, i enjoyed watching her kick and screaming to be let out, i only meant for her to be lock… --- ## [Do You Have Generational Curses You're Trying to Break in Your Family?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/do-you-have-generational-curses-youre-trying-to-break-in-your-family/5119)
**Author:** [@leah.arthur](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/leah.arthur)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/do-you-have-generational-curses-youre-trying-to-break-in-your-family/5119 "2026-01-16T08:06:10Z")
▶ Summary A generation curse can be defined as “the effects of sin and how it affects generations. Unacknowledged sin, fractured relationships, lack of forgiveness, and idolatry can establish spiritual strongholds that ad… --- ## [Noticing some more competitive-opinionated parents in youth sports](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/noticing-some-more-competitive-opinionated-parents-in-youth-sports/13393)
**Author:** [@skymak](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/skymak)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/noticing-some-more-competitive-opinionated-parents-in-youth-sports/13393 "2026-01-16T06:05:45Z")
When I notice parents yelling at their kids from the sidelines or at the coaches, it’s just sad. As a Christian, what’s the best way to just remind folks to let the kids be kids and enjoy playing their sport? There are n… --- ## [Potty training prayer](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/potty-training-prayer/13813)
**Author:** [@Bn7432](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Bn7432)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 3:09am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/potty-training-prayer/13813 "2026-01-14T03:09:23Z")
Hello all, in my church group god has guided parents to help their child potty train. Prayers were answered when they tried and god guided the child to learn. I have prayed for my 3 year old daughter to ask god to help h… --- ## [Please Help in hardship ](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/please-help-in-hardship/16160)
**Author:** [@Aimee](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Aimee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/please-help-in-hardship/16160 "2025-12-24T10:23:09Z")
Hi friends. This is not easy for me to share, but I believe in the body of Christ supporting one another. My daughter is 17 and walking through a difficult family season. I’m disabled and live on a fixed income, ($644 a… --- ## [What is authoritative parenting?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/what-is-authoritative-parenting/13861)
**Author:** [@JennyLynne](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/JennyLynne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/what-is-authoritative-parenting/13861 "2025-11-06T12:01:15Z")
Thoughts on authoritative parenting? --- ## [Sons and fathers reconciliation ](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/sons-and-fathers-reconciliation/13678)
**Author:** [@Struth56](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Struth56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/sons-and-fathers-reconciliation/13678 "2025-10-31T16:31:09Z")
Please pray for my 43 year old son, Craig. His 20 year old son Jacob suffers from depression. They had an argument and are now struggling to talk with each other. May they both find forgiveness toward each other and rel… --- ## [Train your children not to be afraid of the devil!](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/train-your-children-not-to-be-afraid-of-the-devil/13455)
**Author:** [@hishandmaiden](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/hishandmaiden)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/train-your-children-not-to-be-afraid-of-the-devil/13455 "2025-10-22T10:13:54Z")
In Singapore, boys in general are not afraid of cockroaches while girls are usually afraid of cockroaches. This is due to the upbringing of the boys and girls in Singapore. From young, boys are encouraged to kill cockroa… --- ## [Children and scary Bible stories](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/children-and-scary-bible-stories/2914)
**Author:** [@Historyprof](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Historyprof)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/children-and-scary-bible-stories/2914 "2025-09-02T09:50:33Z")
Talking snakes Bears killing boys Witch at Endor Tent pegs through the head Hell Should parents wait to teach these parts of scripture to kids until they are at an age to not be terribly frightened? --- ## [How old should your children be for social media accounts?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/how-old-should-your-children-be-for-social-media-accounts/2396)
**Author:** [@Fritzpw\_Admin](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Fritzpw_Admin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/how-old-should-your-children-be-for-social-media-accounts/2396 "2025-09-01T22:56:23Z")
How old must your child be before you let them have a social media account? Are there some accounts they are absolutely not allowed to have? --- ## [Not my child! My kid is perfect!](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/not-my-child-my-kid-is-perfect/2555)
**Author:** [@Historyprof](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Historyprof)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/not-my-child-my-kid-is-perfect/2555 "2025-09-01T19:45:34Z")
We have all known the parents whose child does no wrong. Church, school, homeschooling groups. Their child is never at fault, not responsible, never the reason for turmoil in children’s church or the youth group. When t… --- ## [Grandparents Raising Grandkids](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/grandparents-raising-grandkids/2121)
**Author:** [@Historyprof](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Historyprof)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/grandparents-raising-grandkids/2121 "2025-09-01T19:25:54Z")
Grandparents raising grandkids is a growing issue, and a job meant for folks in their first half of life, not the last half. Discuss the trials and joys of parenting grandkids when parents have died, gone to prison, or … --- ## [Do you let your children have cellphones?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/do-you-let-your-children-have-cellphones/2397)
**Author:** [@Fritzpw\_Admin](https://forums.crosswalk.com/u/Fritzpw_Admin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/do-you-let-your-children-have-cellphones/2397 "2025-09-01T19:16:34Z")
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