Category Discipline
Biblical Discipline
Disciplining our kids is usually the most frustrating, confusing part of parenting. The stakes are high because what kids learn when they are disciplined will last a lifetime. In our work with parents, we have seen that well-intentioned efforts oftenโฆ
Instilling Identity and Character In Your Child
On Tuesday evening, September 20, Lynne spoke to a packed house at the Discipline That Connects book launch party about the most important messages that parents convey to their children in discipline. ย This four-level framework is the foundation of intentional,โฆ
Transitions: It’s Time to Go
Does this sound familiar? ย Picture yourself standing, hands on hips at the front door saying (maybe loudly, even): โCโmon, kids. Itโs time to go. Kidsโฆ. Kidsโฆ. Itโs time to go!!! You need to listen to me! Get moving – NOW!โโฆ
Helping Kids Transition From One Activity to the Next
When a child becomes so focused on a favorite activity that they just canโt seem to pull away, it may become an exercise in frustration for parents. Suddenly, Mom or Dad may find themselves heading directly toward power struggles andโฆ
Prep Your Kids for a Responsible School Year
Getting an education is a tremendous privilege. Most parents recognize that future opportunities are built on the many layers of learning that happen during the school years. That’s why when kids make poor choices at school, either behavioral or academic,โฆ
Building True Respect and Teamwork
Most of us agree that respect is an important skill to build in children which will empower them for their entire life. Whether it is for future work or family relationships, having the ability to set aside frustrations and grievances out ofโฆ
A Better Way to Respond to Tantrums
Whether you call them tantrums, meltdowns, or โbig feelingsโ – we all know that most kids (and therefore most parents) struggle at times when emotions overtake the ability to think and reason well. When it comes to dealing with kidsโโฆ
How to Help Tattling Kids
โShe called me a name!โ โHe hit me!โ When one child “tells on” another, we call that “tattling.” It can be difficult to confrontย the kid who feels the need to expose all the other kids’ misbehaviors. Actually, tattling tends toโฆ
6 Practical Ways To Show Love to Kids
One of the best times to show love to your kids is when they are misbehaving. Anger, frustration, and lecturing are standard reactions to a kid who does something wrong, but do they work to change behavior? I worked withโฆ
Would Jesus Say โBlack Lives Matterโ?
I believe that if Jesus came to us today, he would in some way say to all of us, “Black lives matter!* Be humble, listen, and love with my love.” My heart is troubled. As I look at the variousโฆ