There are a lot of ways we can do that, isn’t there? The one thing I struggle with? I “express displeasure regularly.”1 I don’t want to, but often when I see or hear things that violate our rules, I get upset. [...]
When was the last time you really didn’t like something? Were you vocal about it? I’m like that. I tend to say whatever comes to my mind. Now, I’m not as bad I was once was, but still. When it [...]
Words. They can hurt. With our kids, they can be devastating. I remember losing my cool with my daughter one time. Not only did I get loud, but I said some hurtful things. To this day, she STILL remembers it. [...]
I was that little boy. How can we help our kids control their anger? First, teach them the wisdom of Proverbs 14:29, "Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly." Help them understand that patience [...]
My dad always told me that my temper would get me into trouble some day. He was right. How do we talk to our teens about losing their temper with friends? It can be difficult. Emotions can be strong. As [...]
Have you ever been ticked off at your kids? This can happen in all phases of life, but it can really be bad during those middle, high school, and even college years. For some of us it’s easy to take [...]
How would you like to be hit with that? Yep, you guessed it. I’m that angry guy. At first, I thought, what is she talking about? I’m passionate about EVERYTHING. When I’m happy I laugh loud. When I’m sad, I [...]
I was that little boy. How can we help our kids control their anger? First, teach them the wisdom of Proverbs 14:29, "Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly." Help them understand that patience [...]
As a parent, I’m good at it. While most of the time I’m strategic in planning discipline, the comments that I make out of frustration do just the opposite. It can put me in a place where I’m violating Scripture, [...]
My dad always told me that my temper would get me into trouble some day. He was right. How do we talk to our teens about losing their temper with friends? It can be difficult. Emotions can be strong. As [...]