Training Your Child to Listen & Obey the First Time
Have you ever found yourself saying the same thing to your child five, six, or even ten times before they finally listen? You ask them to clean up. Nothing happens. You ask again. Still nothing. You raise your voice.
Emotions vs. Behavior: Parenting Kids With Fortitude
Parenting gets challenging when big emotions take over. Your child is angry, frustrated, disappointed, or overwhelmed—and suddenly they're yelling, throwing things, or lashing out. It's tempting to shut down the emotion: “Stop crying.” “Calm down.” “There's nothing to be
Be a Consistent Parent: Keep Casting the Line
Parenting can sometimes feel like fishing. You cast your line, wait patiently, and hope something bites. But what if your success as a parent shouldn't be measured by whether your child responds? What if you measured success by how
Want Your Kids to Grow Up as Best Friends? Try the “Special Plate”
This month's post idea comes from Scott Donnell. Our oldest daughter and her family do something similar on birthdays, and our family had a birthday tradition of writing blessings on a large banner for the person celebrating a birthday,