4 Steps to Change Your Child’s Behavior
Teach Your Child to Have a Growth Mindset with These Four Steps | Ep. 70

Have you heard the buzz about having a “growth mindset”* versus a “fixed mindset”? How can you teach your child to have a growth mindset?
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
Advice for Dads

Dear Dads, We are a big deal. Our kids look up to us in a unique way. They need our affirmation and approval. Statistics show
Is Your Child Entitled to a Trophy?

A young mom queried me intently after our talk on Entitlement in kids. “What do you do about the culture around us that guarantees that
The Secret to Effective Discipline

1. Teaching Kids True Repentance (3 min) 2. Practical Ways to Connect in the Middle of Discipline (1.5 min) 3. Build Kids Up with Nourishing
How to Find the Good… Even in Misbehavior!

“…whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute – if there is any
Should My Kid Get a Participation Trophy Just for Showing Up?

One former NFL player, James Harrison, sent out an Instagram message regarding his two sons receiving “participation trophies” even though they didn’t win anything. Harrison, the
Build Kids Up with Nourishing Affirmation in 30 Seconds

Kids need encouragement. But not all affirmation is created equal! Some affirmation is empty — like popcorn or cotton candy — but nourishing affirmation builds
Affirmation: The Struggle to Stay Positive [video]
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“Stay positive.” It’s almost a cliche at this point. But the parenting truth behind this oft-spoken statement is that kids need constructive affirmation and encouragement


