Parents, we need to have some guts!
One of the saddest parenting stories in the Bible is that of the Priest Eli. His two sons were off the chart greedy and immoral. All Eli did was talk to them. So, God judged Eli and his family for not taking [...]
They only like chicken nuggets and mac ‘n’ cheese.
It’s dinnertime again, and you’ve worked hard to have a meal everybody likes. But little Snodgrass takes one look at it, and he immediately starts throwing a fit. Not only does he not want to eat it—he’s ready to chuck [...]
I want my kids to like me!
Who doesn’t want that? We all want to have great relationships with our kids, but it’s a two-way street, isn’t it? I know we’re supposed to have unconditional love for our kids—and we do—but that doesn’t mean we give up [...]
They’re about everything sports
Is your son or daughter a competitive athlete? That’s great! Sports teach discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. But let’s not forget—their identity isn’t in stats, trophies, medals or scholarships. It’s in Christ. Celebrate their hard work, but make sure they know [...]
My kid’s always in trouble!
Do you know the difference between punishment and discipline? Yeah, it’s obvious, but the reality is a lot of us parents PUNISH and aren’t actively disciplining our kids. For example, if our son or daughter skips school for the tenth [...]
I’m not a built-in babysitter.
I’m a grandparent, and so are a lot of my friends. There seems to be a common theme, though, when we talk about our grandkids. When they come for a visit, our kids—for whatever reason—stop disciplining them. They let them [...]
I want to say no to my kids, but I can’t.
There are a lot of parents who have a hard time saying yes, but there are a few parents who can’t say no. Neither extremes are good. The first makes life miserable for kids. Think about it. If your mom [...]
My kids act like they HATE each other. What do I do?
It’s not easy watching our kids fight. While my older kids were growing up, the three of them couldn’t get along as a trio. It was always two against one. I’ve noticed that when there’s a huge age gap, kids [...]
He just won’t listen. What am I going to do?
I sat in the back of church one Sunday and watched a family struggling. One of their boys was being defiant at EVERY turn. He was told to stand while singing with the rest of the church. He wouldn’t. Finally, [...]
My daughter can be so frustrating. Teenagers!
It’s 7:30, and you’re getting ready to leave for work. You have a tight schedule, and any delay is going to make you late for that important meeting. Your 17-year-old daughter is still in bed. Do you wake her up [...]