My kid is driving me crazy!
Discipline. It’s a part of life if you’re a parent. It’s the tool God created to help form our kids inside and out. Have your kids gotten so out of control that your discipline was done out of anger and [...]
Discipline. It’s a part of life if you’re a parent. It’s the tool God created to help form our kids inside and out. Have your kids gotten so out of control that your discipline was done out of anger and [...]
While sports and music can teach our kids valuable lessons, as Christians, we recognize that our faith in Jesus Christ should always take precedence. Matthew 6:33 says, "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will [...]
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 [...]
As parents, we’re called to love and guide our kids, whether they’re biological or step. But parenting step-kids who are disobeying can be a challenge. The Bible does offer guidance, though. Ephesians 6 is clear, “Children OBEY your parents.” In [...]
As parents, many of us have had teens do things that are against the rules, then try to hide it from us. How did we handle it? Sometimes not very well. While we all hope our teens make wise choices, [...]
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 [...]
You think your kids are just inquisitive and precocious. But some call them busy. Others obnoxious. But the reality is when your kids are invited to somebody’s house and they trash a room in 60 seconds, there may be a [...]
I’ve thought that a few times. I did something that really made my kids mad. Sometimes I did it on purpose too. No, not to be mean, but maybe as a way to get a reaction so we could talk [...]
I realize that there are a lot of kids who have issues and screaming in a restaurant can’t be helped sometimes. So, if this is you—I’m not talking to you. But this Parent Minute may be for those of us [...]