“Help! How on Earth Do I Get My Kids to Do Chores?”

Take advantage of brain chemistry!
Your Child Laughs When in Trouble? How To Build Wisdom, Not Shame

These questions can serve as a practical guide for thinking on your feet in challenging situations. It’s quite possible in this situation that your child
3 Steps to Prepare Kids for Holiday Family Gatherings

Prepare your kids for holiday success with these 3 simple steps. Learn how to help children manage emotions, show gratitude, and thrive at family gatherings—without constant correction.
Trash, Truth, Treasure: How to React When Someone Says Hurtful Things

The concept of “Trash, Truth, Treasure”
Is Your Child Exhausted and Cranky After School?

What you do in the first five minutes after your child gets home from school and before your activities can set the tone for the
The “Stubborn” Child: A Simple Mindset Shift Might Transform Your Relationship

“Consequences only inflamed a bad situation, bribery led nowhere, and reasoning with her was completely futile.” – Danika D.
Power Struggles: Why We Get Stuck In Them & How to Move Toward Problem Solving

We’ve written a lot about connection, empathy, playfulness, and choices. These things can all decrease power struggles and grow cooperation. But in this blog post,
What Do You Do with a Minecraft Addiction?

The long road to recovery from an addiction to Minecraft (or Fortnite, or Roblox, or…)
Have You Experienced the Benefits of Child-Led Play?

How to get started with child-led special playtime
A Game Changer for Your Family: Parenting to Everyone’s Gifts

“When you become comfortable with who God made you to be, a peace comes over your parenting.” Joe Dewey “I noticed….” And “I wonder….” are


