Discipline. It’s never easy.
Are you the disciplinarian in your family? My guess is you have to be at some point in time. I seem to be the guy in my family. Almost every time I have to do something punitive to discipline, I [...]
Want to know what your kids hate?
I asked one what they disliked most about their parents. First, she said, “Well, I like my parents.” Then she said, “But it does drive me crazy when they tell me we’re going to do something like go to an amusement [...]
How do you get your child to plead guilty?
Do you have a child who won’t admit they’re wrong? Discipline can be tough. They HAVE to admit they’re guilty first. Suggestion: don’t ask, “Did you hit your sister?” It’s too tempting for them to lie. Ask, “What did you [...]
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 [...]
What’s your family priority?
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 [...]
They adore their parents. I want that with my kids.
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 [...]
They won’t listen, but they’re my step-kids
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 [...]
They’re hiding things from us
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, [...]
They fight ALL.THE.TIME.
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 [...]
My kids just aren’t getting enough sleep
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 [...]