Category Discipline

Are Your Mornings Brutal

Are Your Mornings Brutal?

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 place, his 6th grade son Ben just wouldn’t take responsibility for getting himself up and…

NW demand immediate obedience

Should We Demand Immediate Obedience?

Do you require immediate obedience from your kids? Does God require immediate obedience from our children? What does the Bible say about obedience? My thinking on this topic has changed over time. “Delayed obedience is disobedience.” Or so they said.…

back to school round up 3

Back to School

No matter the type of school – preschool, public, private, home-school, or alternative school – the transition from summer activities to educational studies generally has a few bumps in the road for both parents and kids. Because of feedback from…