Tag God’s grace
My Child Says He Hates Himself: 3 Life-Giving Steps to Change the Shame Cycle
โI hate myself.โ โIโm a bad kid.โ โI wish I was never born.โ Hearing those words from your child is like a gut punch. If your child says they hate themselves, donโt panic; instead, dig deeper. There are a lotโฆ
Focus on the Good: The Surprisingly Awesome Thing About Your Childโs Misbehavior
Focusing on the good is powerful. โNo one has ever said anything like that to me!โ The rough-looking teenโs tough veneer had softened. I (Jim) detected tears in his eyes. What had caused this teen, a complete stranger and oneโฆ
Dear Exhausted Dad, Here’s What I Would Say to My Younger Self
Hey, dadโฆare you exhausted? I see you, dad. You look tired and discouraged, butโฆyouโre here. You are attending a parenting workshop Lynne and I are presenting, and I can see that your gaze is fixed. And, based on your eyeโฆ
6 Practical Tips to Tame Your Temper
Disciplining misbehaving kids is often a difficult and emotion-laden task. Our oldest son, Daniel, sometimes said to Lynne, โMom, you just bursted all over us!โ And he was painfully correct. Jim had his share of quick, harsh reactions as well.โฆ
Why Is My Child So Angry? The #1 Unexpected Reason & Practical Steps to Take
Moving from unhealthy to healthy anger responses
Is Your Child Intense and Impulsive?
So were God's chosen leaders!
Consequences vs Punishment: Whatโs the Difference?
If youโve been parenting any time at all, you likely have made a significant discovery: Despite your most graceful efforts to stay calm, connect well, and guide them with grace, your kids still misbehave. So what do you do inโฆ
5 Lies That Keep Parents Stuck (And the Biblical Truths That Set You Free)
These 5 lies keep parents stuck in guilt and frustration. Discover the biblical truths that bring freedom, peace, and deeper connection with your kids.
What’s Good About Being an Angry Parent?
Anger is tough to understand. Many parents, in an effort to stop their kidsโ misbehavior, tend to react quickly. This reaction usually doesnโt give much thought to the deeper layers of whatโs going on in both the child and theโฆ
My Child Doesn’t Care About Consequences
When your child shows no remorse, try this instead.