Parenting styles lie on a continuum. At both extremes we have dysfunction and harm. The closer we get to the middle, the better environment for children to grow and thrive.
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Help for Back-to-School Anxiety
Is the start of the school year filled with anxiety in your house? Try these five tips to help you and your child manage the back-to-school jitters and start off the year right.
The Consequences of Disobedience- Tips for Christian Parents
When our children disobey, bad things happen. Communicating this truth in times of calm along with the specific consequences that misbehavior brings is one way we can teach our children that a state of obedience is the best place to be.
The Blessings of Obedience – Tips for Christian Parents
It is our job to help them see that obedience is more attractive than disobedience. Here are some suggestions on how to talk to children about the blessings that come from obeying Mom and Dad.
Family Values are the Foundation of Christian Parenting
Every family needs a solid foundation formed out of their values or guiding principles. But how can we do this effectively? Here are some tips.
How to Manage a Temper Tantrum
Temper tantrums. All toddlers have them and almost all parents struggle with how to deal with them. Here are 8 things you can do to manage a temper tantrum from beginning to end.
Book Review: Have a New Kid by Friday by Dr. Leman
Our critical review (including pros and cons) on the popular parenting book, "Have a New Kid by Friday" by Dr. Kevin Leman.
Should I Make My Child Apologize?
Do you force your children to apologize? Is it really anything more than mere words? Here we will explore ways to get to the real issue at hand: true repentance.
How to Apologize to Children- Tips for Christian Parents
Learning to apologize to our children is necessary but often difficult. Learn how you can apologize and model repentance to your children, no matter what age they are.
Tips for Family Devotions
Need some ideas for family devotions? Here are a few ideas and tips to make family devotional time fun and meaningful to all involved.
Energizing Success: Focus on Good Behavior
Do you find that you are always pointing out what your kids are doing wrong? Try focusing on the positive instead of the negative with a technique called "energizing success."
What to do When a Parenting Technique Doesn’t Work
What do you do when you try a new parenting technique and it just doesn't seem to work? You can use our checklist to evaluate and uncover the root of the problem.
Valentine’s Day Activities for Christian Families
Three fun family activities for Valentine's Day that will help your child be "other focused."
A Proven Way to Get Kids to Listen the First Time
A step-by-step guide on how to get kids to listen and obey a command or instruction the first time it is given. It's all in the delivery!
How to Parent a Shy or Sensitive Child
If you have a shy or sensitive child, this article will give you and overview of what it means to be sensitive and how you can best parent such a child.
Why Are You Too Busy? The Fuel Behind the Frenzy
If you find that there are not enough hours in the day to accomplish all that you need to, you may be too busy. Have you every thought why? Here we will explore some common underlying (often unconscious) motivators of busy people.
How to Grocery Shop with Young Kids
Grocery shopping with kids doesn't have to be a drag. Here are 9 things you can do so that the next time you grocery shop with young kids it will be a success!
Words to Encourage Your Children
At the end of the day, do the positives outweigh the negatives in your home? Here are some concrete ways you can encourage your children during the day.