A wonderful young mom recently asked Lis for some insight into what to do because she’s hit a new developmental threshold with her daughter which is similar to the challenges we had as young parents. When the family is on the move and has to be somewhere at a certain time, you need everyone in the family to get ready to the extent of their ability. Think about the complexity of the statement: “In 30 [...]
Over the years, we have taken many courses and attended many conferences on marriage, parenting, and relationships. We love going to these events because we always come away with some new ideas and tips, as well as reminders of things we’ve let slide or have forgotten about over the years. However, it seems that no matter how excited or recharged we get from these events, we’ve found that after a few months go by, our [...]
Besides creating a loving, safe environment to grow up in, what is a top skill a parent can teach a child that will absolutely ensure the best possible chances for success in life? There was a study done that provided clear evidence that the home conversational environment for a child dramatically affects their academic future. And their academic success in life dramatically affects their economic success in life. The study was documented in a terrific [...]
As we begin each new year, we are excited to share our top ten parenting tips. This list highlights the best practices and addresses some trends we have observed over the past year. Some of these tips may be familiar to you, while others might be new. Be sure to click on the highlighted link if you wish to “dig a little deeper. Regardless, we hope this list serves as thoughtful encouragement to you as [...]
Families don’t stop needing support once the wedding day is over or when children move beyond the toddler years. In reality, the marriage and parenting journey becomes more complex with every season and that’s where OneFamily comes alongside families. Taking Parenting Through the Middle Years through OneFamily came at just the right time for our family. With a 10 and 13-year-old, we were beginning to navigate new challenges, including shifting emotions, growing independence, and the [...]
At OneFamily, our mission is simple yet life-changing: to equip, encourage, and sustain families so marriages grow stronger and children thrive with intentional, healthy parenting practices. Today, that mission reaches even farther—across languages, cultures, and continents—through our expanding Spanish initiative UnaFamilia and partnerships like The Pucusana Project in Peru, where families in underserved communities are being transformed through hope, education, and relational support. https://youtu.be/YW21fRTh154 https://youtu.be/YW21fRTh154 No matter where a family lives—Colorado, California, or [...]
Over the years, we’ve shared many stories that have encouraged us as parents—but this one has become one of our favorites during the holiday season. Each time we revisit it, we are reminded of the quiet, powerful ways children absorb what we model and how wonderfully God works through the simplest moments. A few Christmas seasons ago, a mom and dear friend of ours took her two boys, along with their aunt and cousin, on [...]
Our purpose with OneFamily is to impact families in lasting, life-giving ways. So we equip parents with practical tools, encourage them through the hardest days, and sustain them as they strengthen their marriage and create homes where everyone can flourish. Every day, we see how practical resources, loving accountability, and intentional encouragement can reshape the atmosphere of a home. Parents gain clarity and confidence. Children grow in virtue, connection, and emotional security. Marriages strengthen. Families [...]
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We’ve all experienced it – the time when you thoughtfully held a door open for some stranger and they walked through it without a thought, as if you were born to serve them. What didn’t happen? Sure, the smallest of expressions, a simple “Thank you”. A teeny courtesy acknowledging this small gift you gave them didn’t take place. But more importantly, underneath that rote childhood learned response, the person would have needed to be aware [...]