Parenting with Patience in Unprecedented Times
“Restlessness and impatience change nothing except our peace and joy. Peace does not dwell in outward things, but in the heart prepared to wait trustfully and quietly on Him who has all things safely in His hands.” ~ Elisabeth … Read More
5 Practical Pointers for Patience
I think it goes without saying that all parents want their children to learn patience. Most parents don’t need a lecture about developing this virtue in their kids. We already know it’s important. What is hard, however, is actually getting this … Read More
These Things
Good communication with our children is always important, but once they hit the middle and high school years, it becomes critical. Communication is not just a one-sided lecture from Mom or Dad about your child’s attitude. It is a … Read More
Help Your Child Gain Victory Over Wrong Attitudes (Part Two)
Attitude is important. When training our children, we need to insist not only on right action but on right attitude as well. In part one of this blog, we looked at how to address our children’s attitude by: Proactively … Read More
Help Your Child Gain Victory Over Wrong Attitudes (Part 1)
As parents, we are keenly aware of when our children misbehave. We are quick to give a consequence for a wrong action. When they are little, this is usually enough to restore them to their sweet little selves. As they … Read More
The Big Picture [Part 3]
Part Three: The Preteen and Teen Years moving your child from obedience to responsibility We’ve reviewed getting back to the basics in our own lives as parents as well as what obedience looks like in the early years and how … Read More
The Big Picture [Part 2]
Part Two: The Early Years moving your child from obedience to responsibility The Middle Years transition (8-12 years) is probably one of the most difficult transitions parents have to make. You’ve worked diligently to appropriately use your authority as a … Read More
The Big Picture [Part 1]
The Big Picture Moving your child from obedience to responsibility Part One: Back to the Basics How do you navigate the tricky middle years and move your child from obedience to responsibility? How do you transfer freedoms? In this three … Read More
5 Tips to Help with Tantrums
If You’re Going to Throw a Fit, Make it a Bene-“fit” Have you ever felt held hostage by your child? It can happen anywhere: in our homes, malls, and grocery stores. When children throw temper tantrums it can … Read More
Loving Others Through Promptness
Have you ever considered that being late is a form of stealing? Can it get any clearer than that? You shall not steal. (Exodus 20:15) Sandwiched right there in between not committing adultery and not bearing false witness against your … Read More
An Empty Nest Begins
He drove away. Just himself and whatever he could fit into his old two-seater car. Did nearly 21 years pass by already? His goodbye was sweet. My tears were plentiful. He is the last to go. The house is silent. … Read More