Category Discipline
Want Kids to Value Your Advice? Try This.
ย Caroline was thoughtful as I described how our young adult kids call from time to time and ask us to help them think through a situation. โAfter they describe their dilemma, we usually ask them thoughtful questions to guideโฆ
Why We’ll Never Stop Having Kids
Although Iโm 62 and wonโt be giving birth to any more children any time soon, I recently reflected that God gives us children in many ways, some biologically and some spiritually. It is a privilege to build into theโฆ
How to Avoid Being Taken Hostage by Kids’ Demands
Parents sometimes feel like hostages to the intense demands of their children, intimidated into submission with the threat of โthe big gunโ – a deafening meltdown. One of our online course participants asked for help: Our 3 1/2 year oldโฆ
Is Your Kid a Drama Queen? Great!
Ever roll your eyes and and internally judge a child as a โdrama queenโ or โkingโ? Time to stop judging and start guiding that drama talent to empower kids to turn their misbehavior around!ย And hereโs why:
Why Itโs Good That Your Kids Donโt Believe You
When kids melt down, we often counsel parents to respond with empathy. When you truly understand your struggling child, it strongly communicates the essential message, โYou are loved no matter what!โ Often, communicating empathy in the midst of misbehavior takesโฆ
โIf My Kidโs a Slob Now, How Will He Hold a Job Later?โ
“When I look at my sonโs messy room, it puts a knot in my stomach.โ Joe was insightful and honest as he described his emotions about his sonโs room. โJust the sight of his dresser drawers hanging out with stuffโฆ
What to Do When You Dislike Your Child
During the very difficult years of early parenting, I would go through long times of despair, as well as periods of dislike for one or more of my children. I felt horribly guilty as well as angry with my familyโฆ
Communicate Love to Your Kids. Use Words When Necessary.
When kids melt down, we often advise parents to respond with empathy, by saying out loud what the kiddo might be feeling. But sometimes we can communicate everything we need to — without words.
Business Wisdom for Parents
We were excited to see our frequently-used concept of โthe do overโ appear on the blog of business and leadership guru Seth Godin, and we think his insights apply just as much to parents as to businesspeople. Hereโs what heโฆ
Does Giving Time Outs Actually Help Your Child?
I distinctly remember years ago sitting in a pre-adoption class through our agency and silently scoffing when the presenter suggested during discipline situations to take a โtime-inโ with your child rather than send them to their room for a โtime-out.โโฆ