Jim and Lynne Jackson
How to Teach Children Heartfelt Respect (& Skip the Fake Respect)
You don't want fake respect from your child. You want your child to genuinely respect you, but how can you teach children heartfelt respect?
Rewards for Kids: 9 Wisdom-Filled Guidelines to Get Beyond Bribing
A research- and biblically-based perspective on “bribing” kids
Unconditional Love: 15 Reasons to Show Love-No-Matter-What to Your Kids
While parents assume their children know they’re loved, unconditional love must be actively demonstrated during misbehavior, not just good times. When Andy shifted from firm discipline to expressing love-no-matter-what during his son Mitch’s math struggles, it transformed their relationship. Ten…
How to Be a Safer Parent
One dad's story...
I Lost My Temper With My Child; Can I Make It Better?
You know that sickening feeling in the pit of your stomach when you realize, “I did it again. I lost my temper with my child.”? We do too. The truth is, we’ve all had those moments. Parenting is all in…
Siblings Arguing Again? 3 Tips to Decide If It’s Time to Step In & Help Your Kids
A brother or a sister is a wonderful thing. They can play together and grow up to be friends. Or… they can argue all day long. If you have siblings arguing in the house, it can become almost the soundtrack…
4 Summer Tips for Parents Excited for (or Dreading) Summer Break
It’s summer again! We’ve got some summer tips for parents like you. Summer can be an amazing time for unforced connecting and free time. Kids can get off their devices and explore the great outdoors. Summer includes so much potential!…
How to Limit Screen Time with Healthy Habits & a Bigger YES
Does screen time in your home cause serious stress? And do you worry about it damaging relationships? Do your attempts at limiting screen time turn it into the prized forbidden fruit? You are not alone. We know our kids are…
Explaining Sin to Children Without Shame: 7 Important Reminders for Parents
How do you talk to your kids about sin? Many people are hesitant to use the word “sin” as it often carries connotations of self-righteousness, judgment, and shame in today’s culture. Many people believe that right and wrong are decided…
Why Little (And Not-So-Little) Kids With Big Emotions Benefit From Big Empathy
Got a child with big emotions? Toddlers and teens are known for their explosions of big feelings, but many kids simply “feel deeply” all their lives. Sometimes it seems those kids totally lose it at inopportune moments. It can even…