Safe in God: Why Bravery Comes From Our Security in Christ & Why It Matters
Is God safe? Are we safe in God? When I think about the giants of the Christian faith, “safe” isn’t the first word to describe their walks with God. From the martyrdom of Jesus’ early disciples to the countless followers…
The Goal Was to Ask More Questions and Tell Less, But…
If you’ve read much of our content before, you might have picked up on the fact that we like questions. In fact, I often encourage the parents I coach to work toward asking more questions while telling their kids less.…
Power Struggles: Why We Get Stuck In Them & How to Move Toward Problem Solving
You don’t want to get stuck in yet another power struggle with your child, so why is it so hard to avoid power struggles? I can remember angrily looking at my determined, strong-willed child, thinking, “Oh, no, you don’t! You’re…
Asking vs. Telling: What Parents Need to Know About Questions & Learning
Are you asking or telling your kids what to do? I’m a teller by nature. It seems easier. Maybe it’s just more efficient. I tell my child what to do, and then she does it. I tell her the answer…
“Help! How on Earth Do I Get My Kids to Do Chores?”
Take advantage of brain chemistry!