Tag misbehavior
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
Coaching Your Kids to Make It Right | Ep. 111
Do you sometimes struggle to think of an appropriate consequence for your childโs 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 andโฆ
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You Really Want To Show Loving Discipline? Start With Your Face.
If youโre reading this right now, you likely want to show love to your kids, even in discipline. You probably already believe unconditional love means loving your kids during misbehavior. You donโt need to be convinced of the benefits ofโฆ
Calming Yourself Before Going Into Discipline | Ep.109
โWhy are you so mad all the time?โ Do you ever hear this from your child? You probably donโt intend to look mad. You may not even be aware of your furrowed brow or irritated expression. And itโs especially hardโฆ
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Should Dads Demand Respect? | Ep. 103
Should dads demand respect? Maybe this sounds familiar: โNo, I donโt want to!โ โThis is dumb, youโre unfair!โ โWho cares if my homework isnโt done?!โ Hey dads, have you experienced this kind of pushback from your kids? It can pushโฆ
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What Is the Goal of Your Discipline?
You CAN shift from managing behavior to mentoring belief.
A Powerful New Perspective for Parenting | Ep. 89
What do you think of when you hear the word discipline? Maybe itโs just to get your child to behave. Or bring peace to the chaos and gain some control as a parent. This is a totally natural parenting impulse!โฆ
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Encouraging Kids Who โJust Donโt Care!โ | Ep. 88
Does it feel like your child just doesnโt care? Maybe even saying the words, โI just donโt care!โ Does your child seem unmotivated in school, defensive about doing chores, maybe even withdrawn and depressed? It is so hard to knowโฆ
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11 Ideas to Help You Stop Yelling at Your Kids
Ideas from Scripture and Science to Develop a โGentle Tongueโ