Category Discipline
Stay Curious During Tough Conversations
I remember a tough conversation I needed to have with our third-grade son, Daniel. I wasnโt very happy about the company he was starting to keep. His behavior was getting worse as he hung out with what I concluded must beโฆ
“I canโt hear you!”
โI canโt hear you!! I canโt hear you!!โ You thought his misbehavior was frustrating, but when your child covers his ears and yells โI canโt hear you!โ it sends your blood pressure through the roof! We received this question fromโฆ
โSpread Yourselves THICK!โ
โEverything is permissible for me, but not everything is beneficial.โย I Corinthians 6:12 Ourย oldest child, Daniel, made a grand pronouncement one morning upon learning that we all had to go to church early, and stay through three services, because of ourโฆ
Words that Hurt
In this Q & A, Jim and Lynne take 4 minutes to respond to a question from a mom and dad regarding their sonโs hurtful words to his siblings. โOur son constantly criticizes and teases our daughters – and anyoneโฆ
Sometimes I Cry About My Parenting Mistakes
There are some mornings when I wake up with a knot in my stomach and questions on my mind. Sometimes I even cry about my parenting mistakes. Maybe youโve been there too. (Or questions and worries nag you while youโreโฆ
Raising Kids Who Say โThank Youโ
We talk to many parents who tell us their kids are not grateful. Not only do their children expect to be fed and clothed, but they expect to eat whatever they want and be clothed with the latest brands. Theyโฆ
WHAT-EVER!! Ideas for Responding to Sass With Class
What-EVER! (with an eye roll) Youโve seen it a hundred, maybe even a thousand times. Your child doesnโt like what youโve said and responds with a head tilt, and eye roll, and the grand pronouncement, โWhat-EVER!!!!โ What do you doโฆ
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Are We Raising Animals?
There are so many little things our kids do that drive us crazy! Often in an effort to get the behavior to stop we react quickly and without thinking. We use body language and words that convey messages like, โYouโฆ
Fun Campfire Questions You Can Use Anytime
While it may seem like you are constantly battling the screens at your house… it doesnโt have to be that way. Sitting around a campfire, going on a long road trip, or heading out on a challenging hike are justโฆ
5 Ways to T.E.A.C.H. Your Kids Values
There are lots of things we want our kids to learn, from how to ride a bike to how to be a faith-filled, responsible adult. Some things (like getting dressed) are easy to teach. But as a follower of Christ,โฆ