Whining can drive even the most patient of us crazy. But when young kids whine, it’s actually a symptom of a deeper issue. It can be a signal that your child needs help, either in processing emotions that are weighing on her, or in meeting other needs. So if you want to eliminate whining, you have to address what's underneath. These six ... Read More...
7 Simple Tricks To Stop Yelling At Your Kids
You’ve yelled at your child and you feel terrible. You know there are other strategies to get them to listen or respond, but in the moment, yelling is what comes out. There is a way out of the reactive cycle of stress, yell, guilt, and try again the next day! Here are 7 simple tricks you can use to stop yelling at your kids. 1. ... Read More...
Parents, Your Child’s Salvation Does Not Depend On You
Godly parenting is not for the faint of heart. Especially these days when it seems like our newsfeeds are full of people announcing they've lost their faith after "deconstructing". And it’s easy to look at something good, like a particular style of raising kids, and subtly put all of our security in it. The result is that we're often busy ... Read More...
Giving Your Kids the Gift of Not Being a Grown-Up
When my kids were little, I'd ask them questions like "Do you want crackers or pretzels for a snack?" and "Do you want to wear the blue shirt or the red shirt?" It made them feel independent and grown up to make their own decisions, but at the same time it didn't overwhelm them with a myriad of choices. I learned early on that I could avoid many ... Read More...
7 Ways To Avoid Raising An Entitled Child
If you've been a parent for even a short amount of time, you have probably realized teaching selfless behavior is one of the most important things you can do, yet also one of your biggest challenges. It’s pretty easy to see that we’re fighting the culture upstream when we strive to uphold responsibility, accountability, and integrity as values ... Read More...
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