Category Discipline

NW Gospel in Parenting 107

The Gospel in Our Parenting, Part 2 | Ep. 117

Todayโ€™s podcast is part two of a series on how the gospel informs the Connected Families Framework.  Part one explored the gospel in the first three layers of the Framework. Todayโ€™s conversation will unpack how the gospel is woven intoโ€ฆ

When It Comes to Expressing Love Timing Matters 1

When It Comes to Expressing Love…Timing Matters!

If you ask most parents, they would say itโ€™s important to love children unconditionally. But in practice, sometimes thatโ€™s harder than it sounds! What exactly is unconditional love? What does it look like? One thingโ€™s for sure: unconditional love isโ€ฆ

NW Make things right 111

Coaching Your Kids to Make It Right | Ep. 111

Do you sometimes struggle to think of an appropriate consequence for your childโ€™s misbehavior?  Or dole out punishment only to have your child refuse to accept the punishment? Sigh.  Offering consistent and effective discipline can feel like an ongoing andโ€ฆ

NW Calm yourself ep 109

Calming Yourself Before Going Into Discipline | Ep.109

โ€œWhy are you so mad all the time?โ€ Do you ever hear this from your child? You probably donโ€™t intend to look mad. You may not even be aware of your furrowed brow or irritated expression. And itโ€™s especially hardโ€ฆ

dad and son enjoying each other and having fun

Should Dads Demand Respect? | Ep. 103

Should dads demand respect? Maybe this sounds familiar: โ€œNo, I donโ€™t want to!โ€ โ€œThis is dumb, youโ€™re unfair!โ€ โ€œWho cares if my homework isnโ€™t done?!โ€  Hey dads, have you experienced this kind of pushback from your kids? It can pushโ€ฆ