Lynne Jackson
The Most Important Key to a Child’s Success
Pretty much every parent wants their children toย succeed in life. When talking about teaching kids to be successful, parents often want to jump right to tactical issues like chores, homework, respect, and obedience. These are important issues, and weโve writtenโฆ
What Happens When We Approach Our Kids with an Empty Tank
Sometimes, especially when weโre stressed and our tank is on empty, itโs easy to approach kids with our needs instead of a full heart. We demand the good behavior that โfills our tankโ instead of filling them with our love.โฆ
How I Responded When My Spouse Confessed Attraction for Someone Else
Since our engagement Jim and I established we would not hide things or keep secrets in our marriage. Itโs easier said, in nice marriage vows, than actually done โ but in our young lives weโd already seen the power ofโฆ
Donโt Get Busted by Your Kids: Watch, Ask, and Listen!
A mother of five told us that her older children once โbustedโ her and her husband with an insightful observation: โWe know youโre not listening when you say, โWow, thatโs great!โโ The children were able to discern that the parentsโฆ
Want Kids to Value Your Advice? Try This.
ย Caroline was thoughtful as I described how our young adult kids call from time to time and ask us to help them think through a situation. โAfter they describe their dilemma, we usually ask them thoughtful questions to guideโฆ
Why We’ll Never Stop Having Kids
Although Iโm 62 and wonโt be giving birth to any more children any time soon, I recently reflected that God gives us children in many ways, some biologically and some spiritually. It is a privilege to build into theโฆ
How to Avoid Being Taken Hostage by Kids’ Demands
Parents sometimes feel like hostages to the intense demands of their children, intimidated into submission with the threat of โthe big gunโ – a deafening meltdown. One of our online course participants asked for help: Our 3 1/2 year oldโฆ
Is Your Kid a Drama Queen? Great!
Ever roll your eyes and and internally judge a child as a โdrama queenโ or โkingโ? Time to stop judging and start guiding that drama talent to empower kids to turn their misbehavior around!ย And hereโs why:
Why Itโs Good That Your Kids Donโt Believe You
When kids melt down, we often counsel parents to respond with empathy. When you truly understand your struggling child, it strongly communicates the essential message, โYou are loved no matter what!โ Often, communicating empathy in the midst of misbehavior takesโฆ
โIf My Kidโs a Slob Now, How Will He Hold a Job Later?โ
“When I look at my sonโs messy room, it puts a knot in my stomach.โ Joe was insightful and honest as he described his emotions about his sonโs room. โJust the sight of his dresser drawers hanging out with stuffโฆ