We all know that, in parenting, boundaries mean nothing without consequences. I can't tell my child not to do something if I'm not ready and willing to hold him responsible for his behavior.Rules really aren't enforceable without some kind of accountability. And consequences bring both security and predictability to children. But sometimes, we just ... Read More...

"Do I have to?""I'm busy right now.""You can't make me!"You've probably heard at least one of these phrases come out of your kids' mouths at some point. Talking back is probably one of the most common- and most tricky- problem behaviors to handle."Backtalk" is a broad term that refers to a whole host of disrespectful responses from children. ... Read More...

From the other room, I could hear my children bickering back and forth. Then one raised their voice, and the other one started shrieking a string of unkind words in a tone that hurt my mama's heart. If you have more than one child, you’re probably no stranger to sibling conflict. It's something you also most likely deal with on a daily basis.I know ... Read More...

In an effort to teach our then four year old daughter responsibility and the value of hard work, my husband and I decided to start implementing daily chores. I remember explaining to her one day that she was a member of our family and old enough to begin contributing in some aspect. A big smile lit up her face as she eagerly agreed. The idea of ... Read More...

One of the best things we can give our children is the ability to think rightly about their faults and process their weaknesses well. How? It starts by teaching kids to accept and value correction.One of the jobs of correction is to reveal a character flaw, mistake, or sin. But when most children are faced with that reality, they often don't like ... Read More...