As a young mom, I understood the need to be proactive in structuring my toddler’s day and that routine was important in his developing world. But honestly, I was stumped at times with what to do to keep him entertained … Read More
Noah Webster’s 1828 dictionary defines rivalry as “competition; a strife or effort to obtain an object which another is pursuing”. With that definition in mind, sibling rivalry is therefore siblings competing against one … Read More
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
