I think we’ve all been there. Our son or daughter decides to test the limits of our resolve when we’re in the grocery store, restaurant, or mall. The arguing starts. The defiance. The tears. The temper. You have a choice—let [...]
Who doesn’t want a strong, godly relationship with their kids? In Colossians 3:21 it says, "Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged." Parents we can either build our kids up or tear them down. There’s a [...]
Michelle asks, “Should I spank my kids or not?” Well, I have an answer. It’s found in the Bible: Proverbs 13:24, which says, “Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline [...]
Have you noticed there seems to be a lot more kids who are rude and obnoxious? I have a theory. They’re not being taught how to be respectful at home. Why? I’m sure there are a lot of reasons. But, [...]
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, [...]
When our kids are young, it’s a little easier correcting them: a time out here, a lecture there, a much-needed spanking maybe—these are things that can be formative in a child’s life. But, what do you do when they reach [...]
There are a few parents whose favorite word is no—no this and no that. I was watching a first-time parent of a toddler who was all over the place. She was so frustrated. This little guy was into everything. Unfortunately, [...]
For some parents, it’s difficult saying no. For others, it’s TOO easy saying no. What kind of a parent are you? I like saying yes, but unfortunately I say no a lot more than I’d like to. Are you the [...]
I remember when my older kids were growing up it was always two against one. The older one was USUALLY the instigator. It’s not uncommon for our kids to fight and argue. As parents we can help them learn how [...]
Let’s face it. Teens are busy. We encourage it sometimes, don’t we. But it’s no secret that teens need more sleep than us. But with school activities and time with friends, this can mean late nights and early mornings. Sleep [...]