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Words for the weary parent

Honest, faith-filled writing for parents in the thick of it — the sleepless nights, the doubt, the the overwhelming joy, and the calling you didn’t know you were ready for.

Walking this tired road with you

Written by Dani Kinchen.

Mom of three, ministry leader, and founder of the Tired Parents Ministry. Dani writes for parents in the middle of the mess — because that’s exactly where real faith is forged. Every article is born out of lived experience, Scripture, and a deep love for tired parents everywhere.

Need to Recharge? A Simpler Alternative to Family Trips

As parents, we need mental and spiritual breaks from our sometimes chaotic routines. As summer approaches, family vacations might offer one of those breaks. Vacations offer us a break from

Tired Parents, Say Yes to Help: A Biblical Path Out of Burnout

As parents living in today’s “individualistic” Western culture, we struggle to ask for and accept help—even after we’ve depleted our resources. A 2022 Nutrisystem survey of Americans found that 73

Feeling Drained? How Comparison Misdirects Our Energy as Parents

Parents compare ourselves to one another. In a season when we are shuffling in and out of birthday parties, sporting events and carpool lines together, we make observations. Social media

When Nothing is Working: How Prayer Brings Strength When You Have None Left

Two factors contribute to the challenging—and rewarding—nature of parenthood. One factor is the difficulty of the job. We multitask on little sleep for the first few years, we navigate difficult

90% of Parents Lose Sleep Over Their Kids—But God Says Fear Doesn’t Have to Rule Your Family

As parents, we routinely lose sleep over worries about our children. About 90% of us parents are losing sleep over the well-being of our children, according to a 2023 poll

Tired of Juggling It All? Finding Peace in God’s Order for Family Life

Part of what makes parenting an exhausting endeavor is not the effort put forward—but deciding where to put our efforts. We cycle through combinations of what will best meet the

"We're here looking for and finding real rest for tired parents."

— Dani Kinchen, Tired Parents Ministry