Category Discipline
Why Punching a Pillow When Angry Doesn’t Really Help Your Child
and what DOES help
Why โCalm Down!โ Doesnโt Work | Ep. 110
In todayโs episode, Corrie and Alan Thetford (founders of Building Wise Families and Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches) join Stacy Bellward (podcast host) to discuss how to help our children want to calm down when they are experiencing big emotions.โฆ
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You Really Want To Show Loving Discipline? Start With Your Face.
If youโre reading this right now, you likely want to show love to your kids, even in discipline. You probably already believe unconditional love means loving your kids during misbehavior. You donโt need to be convinced of the benefits ofโฆ
Calming Yourself Before Going Into Discipline | Ep.109
โWhy are you so mad all the time?โ Do you ever hear this from your child? You probably donโt intend to look mad. You may not even be aware of your furrowed brow or irritated expression. And itโs especially hardโฆ
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What To Do When You Think Your Child Is Doomed
Imagine you have endured one of those days when everything goes wrong. The challenges of parenting drain every last ounce of energy and hope from your soul. You feel in your bones that your children are doomed by every parentingโฆ
Feel Empowered and Equipped for a Great School Year
Depending on where you are in the world, you may be experiencing the back-to-school blues. No matter the type of school โ preschool, public, private, home-school, or alternative school โ the transition from summer activities to educational studies generally hasโฆ
Four Simple Ways to Teach Your Child About God
Do you want to teach your child about God but arenโt sure how to do it? If youโre reading this, you likely desire for your kids to grow up with strong character and a solid relationship with God. But howโฆ
The Gospel in Our Parenting, Part 1 | Ep. 107
What difference does the gospel make in our lives? In our parenting? The message of Godโs love communicates the unconditional truth that each of us has been made in the image of God. Our connection with Jesus brings hope andโฆ
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7 Activities to Teach Patience to the Child Who Wants It NOW
You want to teach your child patience, but it probably feels like an uphill battle. See if this sounds familiar. Your child asks for something. Maybe youโre not opposed to their idea, but itโs something theyโre going to have toโฆ