We all want well behaved, obedient kids, and it's so disheartening and frustrating when they aren't. We're left wringing our hands, wondering why they don't listen to us. Unfortunately, the reasons for our children's disobedience may very well be our own fault. Without realizing it, our actions or beliefs can actually be the cause of our ... Read More...
4 Tips For Raising Kids Who Obey
As a mom, it's my job to confront the problem of disobedience head on. I’ll be honest, though; this problem seems awfully inconvenient at times. I would much rather slap a band-aid on the problem and continue on my merry way, than take the time to get to the root of it. All too often, I fall into the trap of being defensive instead of ... Read More...
6 Parenting Mistakes You Should Avoid
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...
10 Bible Verses To Address Your Child’s Behaviors
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...
5 Things The Bible Says About Discipline
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 ... Read More...