Are you a screamer? I am too.
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. [...]
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. [...]
Some kids can tend to blame others for their mistakes and failures. As Christian parents we should teach humility and a spirit of apology. We should help our kids understand mistakes are part of life, and it's important to take [...]
Bullying. It's heartbreaking to see our kids suffer at the hands of others. How do we handle it? First, listen. Assure them that they're not alone. It’s hard, but teach them to respond with kindness, knowing that sometimes love can [...]
Yes, they will. They want to. What parent hasn’t made mistakes in dealing with our kids. Yes, I know, some mistakes are bigger than others. But, our kids need us. They also want us to fix what’s broken. Maybe you’re [...]
How many of us have had conflict in our homes? I’m not talking about spats, but family members NOT talking for weeks, months, and even sometimes years. I know of a family who had a conflict that lasted so long [...]
As parents we hear that all the time, right? Within minutes they’re speaking again. What about us? Are we modeling true forgiveness outlined in Scripture? I know a few people – adults – who aren’t speaking to siblings, other relatives, [...]
Kids generally look up to us parents and grandparents. Have you ever noticed one of the kids in our lives have discovered a characteristic that we’re not very proud of, but they’re imitating it? Yep, I have too. I’m pretty [...]
Have you ever made a mistake as a parent? Stupid question. Well let me ask it another way. Have you ever made a really stupid decision that affected not just you but your entire family? An affair? Drug addiction? Spent [...]
You know as parents and grandparents we do our best to teach our kids to be good people. As Christ followers we want them to love God. Gail asks, “How do we teach them to own up to their offenses [...]
Some kids can tend to blame others for their mistakes and failures. As Christian parents we should teach humility and a spirit of apology. We should help our kids understand mistakes are part of life, and it's important to take [...]