Jim Jackson

John was fed up. Like many parents, he came to me looking for a quick fix. No matter what consequences or logic John put in...

As a young dad, I was taught that “delayed obedience is disobedience,” and that kids should be required to immediately obey all parental requests. I...

When kids become teens, they start acting like they don’t need us. If we don’t understand why they’re doing this, and figure out ways to...

Research has shown that being bored is not such a bad thing for kids.  Boredom can foster creativity and patience.  Yet, when a parent hears...

Hey, dads!  I’ve been thinking a lot about you lately. You see, Lynne and I have this amazing opportunity to speak to groups of parents...

“I want it! Can I have it? I want it NOW!” Regardless of how articulate your teen or toddler may be, most parents are familiar...

Many discouraged parents have asked us this question: How should we respond to our child who doubts the reality of God? When children suggest “there...

“S#*t,” “Oh My God.” …or “What the _____?” We’ve heard from numerous parents that this kind of language hurts their ears as well as their...

  Over the years, Lynne and I have worked with many families who struggle with the same issues. Time and again, we see how a...

One of the best times to show love to your kids is when they are misbehaving. Anger, frustration and lecturing are standard reactions to a...