My Child Is Always So Negative; What Do I Do?
Got a negative child? You know, the one that seemingly sees the worst in every situation? Kyle and Ella came to me for coaching, concerned…
How to Say “No” to Kids Without the Power StrugglesSet boundaries and grow wisdom in your kids
Think about how it usually goes: Your child focuses on a goal (even if it is a really bad goal like “teaching little sister a…
Two Questions That Defuse Almost Any ConflictAnd how they build wisdom and empathy
After working with parents for over twenty years we have learned that there are two critical questions that help guide children toward wisdom. The problem…
Helping Your Child to Want to Take That Shower!Questions That Diffuse Power Struggles and Build Wisdom
“What difference does it make to you? It’s my body! Are you saying I stink?!” Sound familiar? If you have a child in late elementary…
Old vs. New, Don’t vs. DoHow the birth of Jesus breathes new life into parenting
Do you have a bunch of rules for your kids? No hitting. No whining. No screens before homework is done. No messes in the living…
Respond to Sibling Conflict with Wisdom and Confidence (Video link)Connected Families' Four-Level Framework
Kids fight. Sibling conflict is a reality in just about every family. It is hard to know how to parent with wisdom and confidence in…
Is Your Response to Misbehavior Helpful or Hurtful?
When you see your child doing something hurtful, it’s second nature to want to jump in and correct the behavior immediately! But sometimes this can…
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…
Want Kids to Value Your Advice? Try This.
Caroline was thoughtful as I described how our young adult kids call from time to time and ask us to help them think through…
3 Signs of Unhelpful Consequences… and How to Fix Them!
“You’re stupid!” says the frustrated child. The parent feels annoyed, even a bit angry and responds, “You can’t talk to me that way! You’re grounded…
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Parenting Framework
The CF framework is summed up in this powerful pyramid. When parenting happens from the bottom to the top, it changes even the most challenging family dynamics.
