Originally published May 3, 2021
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This week on the blog, in anticipation of Mother’s Day, it’s all about the mamas. Here’s a roundup of Mailbag articles and other resources on motherhood and parenting…
How can I raise my daughters to be godly women?
Avoiding the Creepers: Six Ways to Raise a Biblically Strong Woman
How can I raise my sons to be godly men?
Am I violating Scripture’s prohibition on women teaching men by teaching my sons the Bible at home?
Can you recommend a good Bible study for teen girls?
Can you recommend a devotional I can do with my kids?
How can I teach my kids the Bible?
The Mailbag: Potpourri (Kids’ devotionals, The Chosen- Season 2, Methodist apostasy) (section 1)
The Mailbag: Can you recommend a good Bible study for women/teens/kids?
The Mailbag: Potpourri (NBCS, Homeschool resources, Piper…) (section 3)
12 Techniques for Raising Bible-Saturated Kids
Homemade Catechism: 11 Scriptures for Real Life Parenting Situations
Which children’s Bible do you recommend?
The Mailbag: Children’s Bible Recommendations
How can I know if my disabled (or very young) child is saved?
The Mailbag: Salvation and the Mentally Challenged
My young child says she is saved and wants to be baptized. How can I know if she’s really saved and ready for baptism?
A Review of Justin Peters’ “Do Not Hinder Them”
I’m thinking about homeschooling, but I don’t know where to start. Help!
As a stay-at-home / homeschooling mom of boys, how can I make sure they’re getting the male leadership and influence they need during the day while my husband is at work?
The Mailbag: Potpourri (Christian romance novelist, home schooling sons, Spanish resources…) (section 2)
What is your position on birth control or having a planned family size?
The Mailbag: Christian Women Working, Using Birth Control, and Limiting Family Size
The Mailbag: Should I Risk Another Pregnancy?
Should I cover myself and my baby while breastfeeding for the sake of modesty?
The Mailbag: Should Christian women cover up while breastfeeding?
How can I teach my children about modesty?
Modesty- Part 3 at A Word Fitly Spoken (We suggest you listen to all three parts in order as they build on one another)
Is spanking biblical or abusive?
The Mailbag: Potpourri (Spanking, Women teaching men, Working a homosexual “wedding”…) (section 1)
Can I get some guidance on training my children to behave in church?
Churchmanship 101: Training Your Child to Behave in Church
The Mailbag: Potpourri (Joni’s testimony, “Messy”, Female seminary profs…) (section 4)
How do I deal with my unsaved parents who are an ungodly influence on my children?
The Mailbag: Grandparents an Ungodly Influence on My Kids
Biblical advice / information on parenting in general?
Do You Trust God with Your Kids?: 8 Ways to Parent Your Children Like God “Parents” You
Parenting: What a Child Wants, What a Child Needs
The 10 Commandments of Parenting
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Michelle Lesley 