Category Discipline
Why You Don’t Need a New Parenting Strategy
John was fed up. He told me that everything he’d tried had failed. 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 moving and out theโฆ
Kids and Hygiene: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
“Honey, let’s go, we’re going to be late!” You sigh in relief as you hear the pitter-patter of little feet running to the front door — only to grimace again as you see that your child’s hair hasn’t seen aโฆ
Uncommon Thoughts About Bullying
What if we viewed bullying the way Jesus the Christ viewed the aggressive pursuits of Saul the Pharisee? In the story, Jesusโ followers have been viciously ‘bullied’ by Saul. But instead of going after him with the penal code, Jesusโฆ
The Diamond in the Rough of Bullying
You learn that your child has been bullied at school. Your blood pressure skyrockets. You want justice NOW! โTHIS IS NOT OK! IโM CALLING THE SCHOOL!!โ An understandable reaction. It is natural to quickly and emotionally defend your child againstโฆ
Your Child Is Not Your Report Card
As the school year begins, here are a few brief reminders about responsibility and report cards.