Trevecca Nazarene University has earned elite classifications at the local, state and national levels, including the distinction of Middle Tennessee’s … The post Trevecca Rated Among Top Tennessee Schools In Wall Street Journal’s 2025 College Pulse Rankings appeared first on Nashville Christian Family Magazine ..read more

Have you ever driven on Demonbreun Street, James Robertson Parkway, or Donelson Pike, or passed an exit to Charlotte Avenue … The post Demonbreun? Donelson? Who Were They? appeared first on Nashville Christian Family Magazine ..read more

It’s coming—fall that is. Fall is the best time for outdoor activities with the family or some one-on-one time with … The post Family Fun This Fall appeared first on Nashville Christian Family Magazine ..read more

Two weeks into the school year, a mom and dad received a midnight text from their college-age son. “Can you … The post Navigating Hard Times appeared first on Nashville Christian Family Magazine ..read more

For divorced parents or those in a blended family, getting ready for the first day of school can be a … The post Divorced Parents – Getting Ready for “Back to School” appeared first on Nashville Christian Family Magazine ..read more

Being a divorced parent or a stepparent presents us with thousands of opportunities to either “tell the truth” or to filter our words to protect the kids. Many times we have a difficult co-parent (or ex-spouse) who constantly undermines us or tries to make things look bad about us to the children. I continually remind my clients that the only person you can control is yourself. You cannot make the other parent do the right thing or stop doing the wrong thing. You can’t make the other parent show up on time or stop saying negative things about you… however, what you CAN control is what you let ..read more

Summer is in full force, and it’s not too late to think about creating memories with your family. When I asked my kids about their favorite family vacations, my son said it was sitting around the campfire. That’s it. The reason we camped was because it was cheap not to create memories. Consider this when planning your summer: creating memories may not resemble what you imagined. Be flexible with your plans. On one vacation, the air conditioning stopped working in our paneled station wagon. It happened to be a Fourth of July weekend, and finding a mechanic for the ride back from Florida to Texa ..read more

When parents divorce, often there are deep pain points between the wife and husband, including years of problems and difficulties in the relationship. No matter how much the two adults have suffered in their relationship, the children need the freedom and opportunity to enjoy the relationship they have with each parent. Emotionally, kids feel pulled apart and confused about what happened between their parents as well as who they have permission to keep loving. It is a very hard time for kids and one of the most important and kind things a parent can do is to encourage their shared children to ..read more

Moms, I know it can feel like when your kids get a break during summer vacation, your responsibilities shift into high gear. As a mom of three little ones myself, I absolutely love summer, but I’ve also seen firsthand that the “break” can quickly turn into doing more, not less—more playdates, more camps and more activities to fill the time. Throw in a family trip on top of that (and all the planning, packing and wrangling that goes with it), and you’ve got a recipe for a summer that’s way more stressful than it’s supposed to be. I think we can all agree that nothi ..read more

Summer is officially here. Schedules loosen, hours of light lengthen, and outdoor play reigns. If you gave your child an option of three things to do this summer, what would they choose? No matter what your child decides, here are three summer must-dos for kids. Vacation Bible School (VBS). Do you remember your VBS? VBS is a short-term event with long-term results, according to LifeWay. VBS creates powerful memories for kids—a song, a verse, the Gospel presentation, a mission project, or a new friend. Whether you’re a regular or an infrequent church attendee, this event provides a packed sche ..read more