Category Discipline
Christians and the Elf On The Shelf
Elf on the Shelf, Reindeer in Here*, or a host of other Christmas characters may have your head spinning. As Christians, is there value in these characters or do they take away from the true, grace-filled, birth of Jesus atโฆ
What if Parents Talked to Each Other the Way We Talk to Our Kids?
Recently someone sent us this video from comedic mom group “The Break Womb” entitled, “What If Moms Talked to Each Other The Way They Talk to Their Kids…” It’s pretty funny, but it’s also a good reminder of how theโฆ
The Critical Cry of Every Child to Their Parents
I love baseball. Before I ever even thought about marriage,ย I dreamt about the day I would teach my own children to play baseball. The first time I went into the backyard with three-year-old Daniel to teach him the game, Iโฆ
Why I Love the Huge Dent in My Floor
In our kitchen, there is a huge dent in the floor. I see it every day. It is a reminder to me of the day in which I learned something important about myself when it comes to discipline. ย It wasโฆ
When Connecting with Kids Just Feels… Awkward
Have you ever tried to connect with your child and just feltโฆ awkward? This is not uncommon. Parents sometimes express to us that connection can be awkward, such as, โWe just arenโt a huggy family.โ Feelings of awkwardness around oneย formโฆ
My Kids’ Messes Drive Me CRAZY!
For years I have struggled with the mess that our lively, spontaneous, creative, frequently disorganized children made at high speed. I used to call it โTrash and Dash.โ Since their father has somewhat more โrelaxedโ standards of housekeeping than Iโฆ
Connected Families in Ferguson, MO
Today weโd like to share with you a story we received from a dad who has been impacted by Connected Families and seen change not only in his parenting, but also in his urban ministry in Ferguson, MO. Brycen Marnerโฆ
What Do I Do If I Don’t Like My Child?
Let’s face it: sometimes you find yourself saying, “I don’t like my child right now.” In Scripture, children are described as a heritage, a reward, a blessing from God, and lots of kids in the family means lots of blessing!โฆ
Stay Committed to Your Parenting Goals with One Simple Reminder
Parenting is a beautiful gift. It can also be some of the toughest work youโll ever do. As we work to โtrain up our children in the way they should go,โ sometimes itโs hard to keep focused on theโฆ
Seven Minutes of Powerful Parenting Wisdom [video]
In this seven-minute video, Jim and Lynne share the "secret sauce" behind Connected Families -- the framework that has transformed so many parents and changed the lives of so many families.