wisdom

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...

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...

  Kyle and Ella came to me concerned that their 6-year-old daughter, Maya, was “always negative about everything.” “What can we do to change that?”...

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...

When our kids do something they’re not supposed to, or ask us for something they can’t have, often our reflexive response is a simple, quick,...

  Caroline was thoughtful as I described how our young adult kids call from time to time and ask us to help them think through...

“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...

  Teaching the art of asking good questions is a favorite goal in our daily work with parents. Why? Because we’ve learned that lectures and...

  Kids need encouragement. But not all affirmation is created equal! Some affirmation is empty — like popcorn or cotton candy — but nourishing affirmation...

Painting pictures in my mind has been very helpful in my parenting journey. For example, when I’m upset and feel like my head is going...