October 2026 Issue
Dinner’s Ready: Katie Wood’s Sausage & Egg Casserole
The heart of Katie Wood’s home can be found, most nights, around her kitchen table. Katie has been married to her husband, Brian, for nearly 20 years. The two met […]
Mom to Mom with Julie Tran
AOP: What do you enjoy most about being able to be home with your girls, and what has motherhood taught you about yourself? Julie: I’ve been blessed to be a […]
From the Publisher – October 2026
I am betting your October family calendar is already full. If yours is anything like mine, there are school project deadlines, after-school lessons, football tailgates, and work obligations planned and […]
Mom to Mom with Shalin Peoples
AOP: How has Mackenzie’s journey shaped your family’s perspective on parenting, faith, and everyday life? Shalin: With Mackenzie being our first child, Dion and I had to step into parenthood […]
Anxiety Disorders In Children: What Parents Need To Know
My daughter was nine years old when she had her first panic attack. She was trembling, out of breath and her heart pounded. These symptoms persisted for almost ten minutes […]
Don’t Let Up. You Can See the Finish Line
Q. My husband and I have been married for a couple of years. In that time, we’ve received several gifts of cash from our parents. Each time this happens, my […]
Pumpkins, Pancakes & Pajamas: Creating Meaningful Family Rituals This Fall
There’s something special about fall! It gifts us with a shift in the light, the first chilly morning, and the rustle of leaves under sneakers or boots. It’s a season […]
The Gift of Good Manners: Preparing Your Child For Holiday Gatherings and Beyond
The holidays are a time for joy, connection, and celebration. But for many parents, they are also a time of heightened anxiety. Examples of common concerns are: Will my child […]
Seven Hours a Day Doesn’t Seem Like a Lot… Until It Does
By the time your child turns 80, they will have spent 20 years of their life behind a screen. That is not a typo. If that idea bothers you as […]
A Strategy for Raising Amazing Adults: Stop Fighting Battles That Don’t Truly Matter
Children are supposed to be immature. Their brains are still developing executive functioning, emotional regulation, impulse control, and social reasoning. Immaturity is not a flaw; it is a developmental reality. […]