How to Deal with Kids’ Potty Talk
By Lynne Jackson |
Few things get parents’ attention as quickly as kids’ potty talk! Recently I worked with a family whose two boys, Will and Logan (ages 5...
What to Do When I Don’t Approve of My Child’s Friends
By Jim Jackson |
Peer relationships carry increasing influence as children grow up. And sometimes, these relationships can be reason for parents to feel increasingly anxious. Kids may choose...
How Do Your Kids Feel When You Discipline Them?
By Jim Jackson |
As a typically impatient, “get it done” sort of dad, I found myself in our early parenting years using my big voice and strong...
Why We Think “Showing Kids What’s What” Doesn’t Actually Work
By Jim Jackson |
Rick was feeling impatient with the way his wife was dealing with their children’s misbehavior. He shared his thoughts with me during a recent conversation:...
The most sure-fire road to respectful kids!
By Jim and Lynne Jackson |
“Knock it off! Stop it! Get over here, NOW!” These are familiar phrases for most parents. When kids act up we get frustrated. We...
Five Strategies for Gaining Your Kids’ Respect
By Jim Jackson |
Parents usually have good desires for their kids. They want kids to be respectful, responsible, faithful, obedient, and so on. But when parents make these behaviors...
Want a Responsible Teen? Start Now!
By Jim Jackson |
I just watched a video from a youth ministry leader. He intentionally stated one reason it’s so hard to relate to teens, and unintentionally...
6 Teenage Survival Tips that Don’t Totally Suck
By Jim and Lynne Jackson |
In our work coaching hundreds of parents of teens over the years, we’ve hit on six themes that draw the parent-child relationship closer. Read through...
What Does It Mean to “Be The Parent”?
By Jim Jackson |
Parents frequently say, “It’s my job to ‘be the parent’, not my kid’s friend!” Or, “My kids need to learn that I don’t have to...
Is “Being the Parent” Actually Good Parenting?
By Jim Jackson |
I just read another decent parenting book by a well-known author. It’s got some good ideas in it about how to manage kids’ misbehavior....