I've heard it said, "Parenting is like folding a fitted sheet. No one knows how." It can certainly seem that way these days while we're trying to raise well-behaved, respectful, obedient and godly children. We know where we want to end up, but we don't exactly know how to get there. Parenting experts swear by all kinds of tips that actually seem ... Read More...

My six-year-old daughter's behavior has been off the rails lately. Emotions too big for someone her size. An attitude and tone of voice too ugly for someone so beautiful. I used to be soft in the discipline department once upon a time, and this has allowed weeds to grow that now need to be pulled. One day I wised up, and became like Denzel ... Read More...

I am a self-professing people pleaser. Even if those people happen to be my kids. For a lot of years as a mom, I viewed discipline as an unpleasant side effect of parenting because it meant being the bad guy. I would feel "mean" sending my son and daughter to timeout, speaking sternly, and taking toys and privileges away. I'm sure I always felt ... Read More...