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# Cornerstones for Parents

Christian parenting and mental health

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- [How to Help Kids Who Worry: Solutions from the Bible](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/helping-kids-worry-bible) - Does your child struggle with worry or anxiety? Here we will look to the Bible for inspiration for practical tips to combat worry.
- [My Child is Afraid of the Dark](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/child-afraid-dark) - “I heard something outside my window.” “Will you stay with me? I’m scared.” “There’s a monster under my bed!” Fear of the dark in children is extremely common. If you have a little one, you have likely had to address bedtime fears at one point or another. Here are some information and simple tips to
- [Does My Child Need Therapy?  If So, What Kind?](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/does-child-need-therapy-what-kind) - Seeking the right mental health treatment for your child may seem like a daunting task. It doesn't have to be. This article will explore the reasons to seek treatment and different options available for children and their families.
- [Understanding Your Child's Fear of the Dark](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/understanding-childs-fear-dark) - If you have a child who is afraid of the dark, how you intervene will depend on the underlying cause. Knowing the root of the fear will make your parenting intervention that much more effective. Delay tactics. "I want a glass of water." "I need my favorite teddy bear." "Can you leave my door open?"
- [Help for Back-to-School Anxiety](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/help-for-back-to-school-anxiety) - My 7 year old daughter has a hard time separating at the beginning of every school year. Do you have any suggestions on how I could make the transition easier this year? ~Marie Dear Marie, You are wise to start thinking of solutions now. Some kids simply need a longer adjustment period to changes in
- [Children's Mental Health: Early Intervention, What to Watch For, and What Parents Can Do](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/childrens-mental-health-early-intervention-what-to-watch-for-and-what-parents-can-do) - Learn the importance of early intervention regarding children's mental health. Discover what to watch for and what parents can do about it.
- [How to Talk to Kids About a Tragedy](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-a-tragedy) - Talking to kids about a tragedy, whether it be personal, national, or world-wide requires wisdom and restraint. Here we explore some tips for Christian parents.
- [How To Implement STALL - A Conflict Resolution Model for Kids](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/conflict-resolution-children) - Learn out to implement S.T.A.L.L., my method for conflict resolution for kids. Free printable!
- [A Proven Way to Teach Kids Conflict Resolution](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/help-children-stop-fighting) - Here we will explore our conflict resolution plan for children. When in use it can help children stop fighting and better resolve their conflicts.
- [Sibling Squabbles: Why They Happen and How to Intervene](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/kids-fight-stop) - Kids fighting? Get to the bottom of sibling conflict with these helpful tips.
- [When Your Toddler Hits (What You Can Do About It)](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/when-your-toddler-hits-what-you-can-do-about-it) - If you have a toddler, it's likely you have struggled to help them manage their anger. Here I explore how to intervene if your toddler hits.
- [How Do You Relate to Suffering? Insights from Acts 16](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-do-you-relate-to-suffering-insights-from-acts-16) - How you relate to suffering impacts how you respond in times of deep pain. This article looks at an account from the life of Paul to help us change how we view periods of suffering.
- [Christmas Morning Devotional for Kids about Gifts](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/christmas-morning-devotion) - What do you tell your children about the reason we give gifts at Christmas? Do you tell them it is because the wise men brought gifts to Jesus? Do you say it is a way to show love to one another? Don’t stop there. You can use Christmas as a great opportunity to clearly and tangibly
- [Jesus Had Feelings Too- A Family Devotional](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/jesus-had-feelings-too-a-family-devotional) - Feelings are a part of the human experience. Jesus had feelings too. This family devotional for kids explore the feelings of Jesus from Scripture with a fun twist!
- [5 Simple Practices to Increase Contentment as a Parent](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/5-simple-practices-to-increase-contentment-as-a-parent) - If you are finding a sense of discontentment creeping into your heart and mind, try one of these 5 simple practices to increase contentment.
- [The importance of training from day one](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/discipline-baby) - Parenting starts at day one. It can be helpful to consider your parenting style before you even bring your bundle home from the hospital. Obviously this would be a hypothetic assessment, but it can give you an idea on which way you may lean as a parent. Every day you will be learning more and
- [Threats vs Warnings: Tips for Christian Parents](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/differences-threats-warnings) - "Get over here right now or no T.V.!" "You will lose the ball for one day if you throw it in the house again." "You better stop that right now. Do you want a spanking?" "If you continue to argue with me, you will go to your room." Can you identify which of the above
- [Tips for Parenting Highly Sensitive Children](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/tips-parenting-highly-sensitive-children) - Here are several essential parenting tips for raising a highly sensitive child.
- [How to Set Boundaries as a Busy Mom](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-set-boundaries-as-a-busy-mom) - More and more of the women I work with are just surviving. They are completely overwhelmed with the sheer number of tasks they have to manage on a daily basis. If you are struggling with boundaries, I want to offer you some tips, skills, and insights you can implement to safeguard your time and your
- [How to Parent When You Have ADHD](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-parent-when-you-have-adhd) - If you are a parent with ADHD, you face unique challenges. Here we explore a few of those challenges and some tips to help you navigate parenting with ADHD.
- [How to Use the Simplest Parenting Tool: The Pause](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-use-the-simplest-parenting-tool-the-pause) - The pause is not a quick fix parenting tool. But it is a simple intervention to help you parent with intention and purpose.
- [Help! My Kids Won't Play Alone!](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/help-my-kids-wont-play-alone) - Many moms I work with tell me that they are at a loss at how to teach their children to play alone. Their kids follow them around, constantly seeking feedback and interaction. They feel resentment, burnt out, and don’t know what to do. How do you get a child to play by themselves? It starts
- [5 Ways Jesus Handled Stress and Suffering](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/5-ways-jesus-handled-stress-and-suffering) - If you are struggling with stress and overwhelm, look to Jesus. He knows our suffering and shows us ways to cope.
- [Afraid to Say No? Saying It Too Quickly? Tips for Parents](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/afraid-to-say-no-saying-it-too-quickly-tips-for-parents) - No. That two letter word is really the trickiest word in parenting. Once your kids learn it, they seem to use it against you. Use it too often and you will find yourself being inconsistent. Don't use it enough and your kids won't learn limits. How do we navigate the world of saying no as
- [Is Worry A Sin? Answers from the Life of Jesus](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/is-worry-a-sin-answers-from-the-life-of-jesus) - You just need more faith. Worry shows you don't trust God. You just need to control your mind better. These are just some of the things you might hear people in the church say when it comes to the topic of anxiety and worry. Anxiety is on the rise, both in and outside of the
- [Are You Being Ruled by Rules? Tips for Christian Moms](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/are-you-being-ruled-by-rules-tips-for-christian-moms) - If rules are ruling your mind, this post will offer you tips to notice, name and release unhelpful thoughts. Applications for Christian moms included.
- [Help in the Moment: A Quick Tip for Overwhelmed Parents](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/help-in-the-moment-a-quick-tip-for-overwhelmed-parents) - Dropping anchor is a quick tip for moments of emotional overwhelm. Applications for the Christian parent are included.
- [Book Review: Kili and Nakoa](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/book-review-kili-and-nakoa) - A book review of Kili and Nakoa - a children's picture book about the presence of God during the hard times of life.
- [How to Parent a Teenager - Tips from the Bible](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/christian-parents-role-teen-years-nehemiah) - It can be tempting to disengage from our teens. Nehemiah has some tips on how to parent a teenager. Includes resources.
- [Are You Missing an Important Element of Discipline?](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/are-you-missing-an-important-element-of-discipline) - Discipline is a lot more than just telling our kids what we don't want them to do. Here we explore the importance of training and some ways to do it.
- [Is Gentle Parenting Biblical? Considerations for Christian Parents](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/is-gentle-parenting-right-or-wrong-thoughts-for-christian-parents) - As Christian parents, many of us want to know the "right" way to parent. Here we look at gentle parenting in the context of Scripture.
- [How to Help Your Toddler Sit Through a Church Service](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/help-toddler-sit-still-church) - Here are seven tips to help your toddler sit through a church service. Try them, they work!
- [How to Grocery Shop with Young Kids](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/shopping-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!
- [How to Apologize to Children- Tips for Christian Parents](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/parents-apologize-children) - 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.
- [Book Review: Have a New Kid by Friday by Dr. Leman](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/review-new-kid-friday-leman) - Our critical review (including pros and cons) on the popular parenting book, "Have a New Kid by Friday" by Dr. Kevin Leman.
- [What is Your Parenting Style?](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/permissive-authoritarian-parenting) - 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.
- [A Soft Heart is a Teachable Heart](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/soft-heart-teachable-heart) - What is a "teachable moment"? How can I spot them and capitalize on them? Here we will explore how you can know when the ground of your child's heart is fertile for planting seeds of truth as well as a few examples of what you can do and use during these "teachable moments."
- [An Easter Egg Hunt Alternative for Christian Families](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/different-easter-egg-hunt) - If you are looking for and alternative to a typical Easter egg hunt this year, try this activity for Christian families: A Hunt and Give!
- [How to Avoid Saying No All the Time](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/alternatives-say-no-kids) - "No" is a small but powerful word. Here are some alternative to saying no regardless of the age of your child.
- [Tips for Technology and Media in Christian Families](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/christian-parenting-guide-movies-music-tv) - Here are 7 tips to help parents make decisions about how to use technology and media in Christian families.
- [How to Grow Closer to God](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/closer-god-lesson-numbers-12) - Throughout history, people have tried various methods to get closer to God. Many have tried solitude, meditation, minimalism or even self-denial. But these won’t get you there. If you want to get closer to God, you have to be like Moses. No, you don’t have to lead a large nation around a desert for 40
- [How to Explain the 10 Commandments to Kids](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/parenting-tips-10-commandments-deuteronomy-5) - Here we address the real reason God gave us the 10 Commandments and how we can use this information to share the gospel with our children every day.
- [How to Serve God as a Family - Tips from 1 Chronicles](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/serving-god-family-1-chronicles) - In 1 Chronicles 24-27, we see that families served together. Let's reconsider how we do church and ways your family can serve the Lord together.
- [How to Talk to Kids about the Coronavirus:  A Christian Parent's Response](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus-a-christian-parents-response) - Pandemics spread more than viruses. Let's dig into God's word and calm our weary souls regarding the coronavirus so we can spread peace instead of panic to our children.
- [Should Christian Parents Demand Immediate Obedience From Their Kids?](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/should-christian-parents-demand-immediate-obedience-from-their-kids) - We all want kids who obey. But should we expect immediate obedience? As always, the Bible has some answers to this question. Includes a practical application.
- [Should I Hide My Faith Struggles From My Kids?](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/should-i-hide-my-faith-struggles-from-my-kids) - As Christian parents, we want to raise kids with a strong faith. But what if we are having faith struggles ourselves? Let's look to the Bible for answers.
- [An Important Daily Practice for Christian Parents](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/an-important-daily-practice-for-christian-parents) - As Christian parents we know we need to correct and train our children. There is one key spiritual discipline that can help us do that well.
- [What is the Difference Between Praise and Encouragement?](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/difference-praise-encouragement) - Here we will explore the differences between praise and encouragement (with examples), the problems with praise, and the benefits of encouragement.
- [Why Kids Ask So Many Questions and How to Build Trust with Your Answers](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/because-i-said-so) - Kids ask so many questions. Let's learn some reasons why and how you can use your answers to build trust in God.
- [Ignorant Misbehaviors: "I Didn't Know THAT Would Happen!"](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/ignorant-misbehaviors-children) - In a previous series of articles, we looked at attention-seeking behavior, controlling behavior, revenge-seeking behavior and displays of inadequacy in children. This was an inside look into the secret underlying motivations behind children's misbehaviors. Today we will kick off another series that looks at misbehavior from a Christian parent's perspective. We will uncover what the
- [Selfish Behavior in Children](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/selfish-behaviors-children) - This is our second post in a series on the types of misbehaviors demonstrated by children. Previously we addressed ignorant misbehaviors - those “innocent” behaviors that children engage in due to a lack of information or know-how. Today we are going to discuss the next level of misbehavior, selfish behaviors, what they reveal about the
- [Intentional Misbehaviors: "I Don't Care!"](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/intentional-misbehaviors-children) - This is our third and final post in a three part series on the categories of behavior that children most often display. Ignorant behaviors stem from a limited knowledge of how the world works while selfish behaviors stem from a heart that is focused on self. Intentional misbehaviors are a result of a hardened heart.
- [Summer Boredom Solutions for Kids](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/summer-boredom-solutions-kids) - Question: Summer is a hard adjustment for my kids. We lead such busy lives during the school year- soccer practice, dance class, youth group, homework. Now that school is out, my kids mope about and complain of nothing to do. When I was a kid, summer was a time of relaxation and I found stuff
- [Stranger Danger: Teaching Kids About Strangers](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/stranger-danger-teaching-kids) - Don’t talk to strangers. This is what we all tell our children. And we should. But we often leave it at that and offer little else by way of explanation. “What else is there to say?” you may ask. On the surface, it seems like enough. But when you really think about it, it
- [Talking to Kids About Tragedy: Do's and Don'ts for Christian Parents](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/talking-kids-tragedy-dos-donts-christian-parents) - When the shooting at Sandy Hook happened, the country collectively gasped. It was unthinkable that little children could be gunned down in own their school. A school. Now it has happened again. And it breaks my heart that we need to have these conversations with our kids again. Here are some tips on how Christian
- [When Kids Don’t Care About Their Consequences](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/kids-dont-care-consequences) - If your kids have an "I don't care" attitude about their consequences, you can evaluate your discipline using these 7 tips.
- [Praying for Your Children: A Free Printable](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/praying-children-free-printable) - A free printable filled with simple prayers you can offer to the Lord on behalf of your children.
- [Feeling Let-Down After Christmas?](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/feel-letdown-christmas) - There's always so much hype and frenzy leading up to Christmas, isn't there? The flurry of shopping, the baking, the endless parties and the wrapping consume the days and weeks that precede it. There is a great sense of anticipation from kids and grown-ups alike. Will she like her present? Will I finally get that
- [God-focusing Activities for Christian Families](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/god-focusing-family-activities) - I really struggled with the title of this post. I originally thought of using “Methods of Christian Parenting,” but I began to wonder if that might give you the illusion that parenting is like those “if then” statements found in math (if I do everything on this list, then I will get the results I
- [How to Increase Obedience with Positive Opposites](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/increase-obedience-positive-opposites) - Dr. Alan Kazdin of the Yale University Parenting Center and Child Conduct Clinic has developed a program called Parent Management Training (PMT). I had the opportunity to attend an all day training for therapists who work with young families. While I don't agree with some of his methods (as you will see later in this
- [Bible Verses That Address Common Behavior Problems in Children](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/bible-verses-address-common-behavior-problems-children) - Here is list of Bible verses about behavior issues children commonly display. Free printable for those teachable moments with your kids.
- [Christian Parenting:  How to Handle a Bossy Child](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/bossy-child) - Bossy children are easy to spot. You can find them on the playground acting like a future CEO – ordering others around, organizing games and activities and butting heads with other Fortune 500 hopefuls. Some kids are just wired that way and, much to their parents’ chagrin, they won’t likely change much. But let's look
- [What to Do When Your Baby or Toddler Hits You](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/baby-toddler-hits) - Limited language, sleep deprivation, poor frustration tolerance . . . any of these can be an underlying factor for an act of aggression toward you by your little one. Slaps from babies and toddlers may be more reactionary than intentional, but don't let that keep you from addressing it. Here are some tips on how
- [How to Discipline Six, Seven and Eight Year Olds](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/discipline-6-7-8-year-olds) - Children between the ages of six and eight (middle childhood) will demonstrate some characteristics that distinguish them from the previous stage including (among others): a focus on rules, black and white thinking, a reality (rather than fantasy) orientation, increased independence, a desire to socialize in groups, a desire to please others, and an increased concern
- [How to Discipline Three, Four and Five Year Olds](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/discipline-3-4-5-years) - Preschoolers can be a tough bunch. Here you will learn effective ways to discipline 3, 4, and 5 years old
- [How to Discipline a Two Year Old](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/discipline-two-year-old) - The third year of life is marked by an increased need to explore, discover, assert independence, and experiment with cause and effect. These features (along with limited communication skills and low frustration tolerance) have lead to the infamous label: “The Terrible Twos.” Training and discipline at this stage of development are a must. Here are
- [Family Activity: Remember What God Has Done](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/family-activity-remember-god) - In a previous article, the solution to fear was identified as remembering what God has done in the past. There are many examples in the Bible where God instructs His people to not fear. Instead they are to remember what He has done as a means of combating that fear. When we can clearly see
- [Christian Parenting Basics: A Guide to Parenting When You Feel Unsure](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/christian-parenting-basics-guide-when-unsure) - In my work as a therapist, I often encounter parents who want to be a better parent, but they just don't know how. They feel as if they have no roadmap for their parenting and are flying blind. Maybe you are one of them. This feeling of being unsure and unequipped can be due to
- [Anxiety Book for Christian Kids](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/new-book-for-christian-kids-struggling-with-anxiety) - Anxiety is on the rise in kids. Christian kids are not immune. They need to have a greater understanding of how they are wired, how anxiety takes over and how they can use God's word to face all the challenges that life hands them.
- [Why Do Children Lie?](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/why-children-lie) - Sin came into the world with a lie (“‘You will not certainly die,’ the serpent said to the woman.” Genesis 3:4) and it’s been hanging around ever since. So the simple answer to the question posed in the title of this article is: children lie because, like us, they are born with the capacity to
- [Are Kids Good Inside? A Christian Parenting Perspective](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/are-kids-good-inside-a-christian-parenting-perspective) - There is a popular conception among many parenting platforms that kids are good inside. Is this true? Here we explore this issue from a biblical perspective.
- [How to Parent a Toddler: Tips for the Terrible Twos](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/parent-toddler-tips-terrible-twos) - Are you struggling to parent a toddler? Get things back on track by following these 5 parenting tips.
- [How to Spot the Signs of Hyper Intensive Parenting](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-spot-the-signs-of-hyper-intensive-parenting) - We are in the midst of a hyper intensive parenting movement. In my work with moms, I see a lot of anxiety emerging around parenting. These moms love their kids, are passionate about giving their children what they might have been lacking in their childhood, and are consumed with doing it “right.” This drive and
- [20 Ways Christian Parents Can Discipline Their Children](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/effective-discipline-tools-christian-parents) - Do you ever feel unsure about how to best discipline your children? Here's a helpful list of 20 ways Christian parents can discipline their children.
- [How to Biblically Discipline Your Children](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/a-biblical-approach-for-dealing-with-misbehavior) - The Bible is relevant to everyday life- even parenting. Here we will explore how to biblically discipline your children based on how God dealt with the first sin of all time.
- [How to Deal With Mom Guilt - Tips for Christian Moms](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-deal-with-mom-guilt-tips-for-christian-parents) - The amount of pressure on parents today, especially moms, is at an all-time high. In previous generations, where authoritarian parenting styles were prevalent, kids were expected to obey no matter what. Now, we find ourselves on the opposite end of the pendulum swing and the unspoken message is that parents are the ones who can’t
- [How to Get Unstuck as a Christian Parent](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-get-unstuck-as-a-christian-parent) - If you are a Christian parent feeling stuck in your parenting, this post will help you define your parenting voice and get out of your head and into the life you want to build with your kids.
- [How to Teach Children Empathy](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/teaching-children-empathy) - Empathy . . . that ability to put yourself in someone else's shoes and really feel and understand what they are feeling. Some kids are born with it and, well, some kids are not. You may have one child who weeps when they see an injured bird and another child who giggles to himself at
- [How to Avoid Losing It With Your Kids](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-avoid-losing-it-with-your-kids) - Do you find yourself on the brink of losing it with your kids? You are not alone. Read on to learn some tools on how to keep your cool.
- [What It Means to Be a "Good Enough" Parent](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/what-it-means-to-be-a-good-enough-parent) - Do you worry about parenting? Do you wonder if you are doing it right? What if you could embrace the idea of just being a good enough parent?
- [How to Help Young Kids Understand Easter and Good Friday](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/talking-young-kids-good-friday-easter) - Easter is a glorious celebration for Christians, but only in the context of the darkness of Good Friday. Without Good Friday, Easter morning loses its meaning. It's important for us to help our young kids understand Easter and all that goes with it - even the crucifixion. How can we communicate the truth about this season in
- [How to Help a Child Who Wants to Give Up](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/display-inadequacy) - Kids who give up easily are said to demonstrate a display of inadequacy. Here we explore what's behind the behavior and how to help a child who wants to give up.
- [Misbehavior as Discipleship Opportunities](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/misbehavior-as-discipleship-opportunities) - In this post, we will examine how to create discipleship opportunities that address attention-seeking behaviors, controlling behaviors, revenge-seeking behaviors, and behaviors driven by a sense of inadequacy.
- [How to Help Your Child Identify Feelings - Tips for Parents](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/help-child-feelings) - Children experience a wide range of feelings just like adults. But they don't come equipped with the ability to articulate or identify them so they often only express a much narrower range. Anger can be camouflaged embarrassment and what looks like excitement can really be nervousness. You may think that you need a decoder ring
- [Help for Parents of 2-7 Year Olds](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/help-for-parents-of-2-7-year-olds) - If you are struggling to manage your young child's difficult behaviors, PCIT is proven help for parents of kids ages 2-7.
- [How to Handle an Out of Control Child](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-handle-an-out-of-control-child) - Your child is raging and you don't know what you do. Here are things you can do in and out of the moment if your child is out of control
- [How to Help Your Child Deal with Angry Feelings](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/anger-children-tips-christian-parents) - Get practical tips on how to help your child identify, process and uncover the root cause of his or her angry feelings.
- [What to Do When Your Child Hits at School](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/what-to-do-when-your-child-hits-at-school) - What can parents do if their child hits at school? Here are tips on how to collaborate, understand and intervene in aggressive behaviors at school.
- [What is the Job of a Christian Parent?](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/what-is-the-job-of-a-christian-parent) - You may want to know what the job of a Christian parent is. Here we explore this idea through the lens of what we can and can't control.
- [A Christian Teen's Guide for Good Mental Health](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/a-christian-teens-guide-for-good-mental-health) - Some tips and ideas to help Christian teens safeguard their mental health.
- [How to Connect with Your Child at Any Age](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-connect-with-your-child-at-any-age) - Connection is essential for effective parenting. Here we explore a variety of ways you can connect with your child at every stage of development.
- [How to Parent Overt Disobedience](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-parent-overt-disobedience) - Kids who outright refuse to obey can be a challenge to deal with. Here we explore why kids overtly disobey and how parents can effectively respond.
- [Natural and Logical Consequences: Examples and Uses](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/natural-logical-consequences-examples) - Parents often tell me that while they might “get it” in their heads (meaning parenting principles and concepts), they have a hard time translating head knowledge into action. Unfortunately, children don’t come with an owner’s manual. But we can equip ourselves with tools to make our efforts more effective. Natural and logical consequences are one
- [How to Control a Controlling Child](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/control-controlling-child) - First of all, I need to apologize. It is possible that I may have misled you a bit by the title of this post. I fear that you may have gotten the impression that controlling a controlling child is possible. It's not. At least not in the way you are thinking. But before you hit
- [How to Parent Passive Disobedience](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-parent-passive-disobedience) - It can be hard to get kids to hear and obey and instruction. This post explores passive disobedience and what you can do about it.
- [Should I Use Time Out To Discipline My Children?](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/should-i-use-time-out-to-discipline-my-children) - Are you confused about the use of time out in discipline? This post examines why time out does not work and what makes it more effective.
- [10 Ways to Stop a Panic Attack](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/10-ways-to-stop-a-panic-attack) - Here are 10 tips to help stop a panic attack in its tracks. Includes resources, helpful info on body systems and a quick reference tool.
- [Kids and Cell Phones- A Guide for Christian Parents](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/kids-and-cell-phones-a-guide-for-christian-parents) - What are the things Christian parents need to know about kids and cell phones? Here we explore it from a developmental point of view.
- [How to Help Kids to Use Mindfulness Biblically](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-help-kids-to-use-mindfulness-biblically) - Here we explore some information and tips on how Christian parents can teach their kids to practice mindfulness biblically.
- [5 Classic Children's Books that Build Character](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/childrens-books-that-build-character) - We all know that reading to our children is important. Use these precious time to instill character and values with these classic children's books.
- [5 Things Parents Need to Know About Children and Therapy](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/children-therapy-answers-common-questions) - Figuring out if and when your child could benefit from therapy is not always easy. Here we will explore some answers to common questions that parents might have about children and therapy.
- [How to Use a Behavior Chart to Improve Behavior](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-use-behavior-chart) - There are a variety of behavior charts available to parents. As long as they are seen as a temporary tool to get a child back on track, they can be very effective. Here we will explore how to use CfP's version of a behavior chart.
- [What is Parent Counseling and Do I Need It?](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/what-is-parent-counseling-and-do-i-need-it) - If you are struggling to be the kind of parent you would like to be, parent counseling might be right for you. Find out how it is different from coaching and how it can help.
- [How to Help Children with a Bad Habit](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/bad-habits-children-ways-overcome) - If you have a child who has developed a bad habit, consider these tips to help you team up with your child to defeat the unwanted behavior.
- [How to Focus on the Heart Instead of Behavior](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/what-kind-child-raising-christian-parents) - Jesus criticized the Pharisees for focusing on how they looked on the outside and neglecting the heart. Christian parents can fall into the same trap.
- [How to Improve Your Parent-Child Relationship](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/christian-parent-important-tool-relationship) - If you are feeling disconnected from your kids, this article will help you learn the key elements of a healthy parent-child relationship and ways to improve it.
- [The Most Important Tool for Christian Parents](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/christian-parent-important-tool-prayer) - What is the most important parenting tool for Christian parents? It's effective and accessible no matter who you are. Read on to find out what it is.
- [How to Answer Kids' Questions About Good Friday and the Crucifixion](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/answers-questions-kids-good-friday-crucifixion) - It can be hard to answer kids' questions about Good Friday and the Crucifixion. It's good to be prepared if they do. Here are four common questions kids ask and some kid-friendly answers.
- [How to Help Kids Understand the Meaning of the Cross](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/helping-kids-understand-jesus-good-friday) - Here is a Good Friday Bible activity and devotional that gives you the language and imagery to help even the smallest child grasp what Jesus did for them on the cross.
- [Good Friday Devotional for Kids- Free Printable!](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/good-friday-family-devotional) - Make the meaning of Good Friday come alive for your children with this family devotional activity.
- [How to Share the Christian Faith with Your Kids](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/passing-faith-proverbs) - Christian parents have a responsibility to share the Christian faith with their children. This article encourages us to take a closer look at how we are doing at passing on our faith.
- [A Proven Way to Get Kids to Listen the First Time](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/kids-listen-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 Help Your Child with Perfectionism](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/parents-guide-perfectionism-kids) - No one is perfect, but some kids think they should be. This post will help parents spot possible underlying problems and give tips on how to help a child with perfectionism.
- [Non-Technology Activities For When Your Kids Are Bored](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/list-for-bored-kids) - Many parents get frustrated when their kids are bored despite having a house full of toys. Here's a free printable with non-technology activities for kids of all ages.
- [A Christian Parenting Tool that Addresses the Heart](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/tool-christian-parents) - This discipleship tool for Christian parents can be used with 3-7 year olds to address not just outward behavior, but the heart.
- [How to Keep Your Cool as a Christian Parent](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/christian-parents-guide-keeping-cool-2-kings) - The Bible is rich with parenting advice for the Christian parent. Here we learn the art of keeping our cool in crisis from the prophet Elisha.
- [A Biblical Way to Address Lying in Kids](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/my-child-is-lying-a-biblical-approach-to-addressing-sin) - If you have discovered your child is lying, you are not alone. It is a common misbehavior. Here is a biblical model from John 4 to address lying in kids.
- [Ways Christian Parents Can Discipline Their Children](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/biblical-model-discipline-leviticus-26) - There is some surprisingly helpful parenting advice in the book of Leviticus. Here we take a look at a biblical model for discipline based on God's relationship with the nation of Israel.
- [How to Reduce Stress as a Parent](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/reduce-stress-moms) - Get some peace back into your life with these 5 simple things you can do to reduce stress. as a parent.
- [5 Day Devotional for Kids on the Love of God](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/family-devotions-idea-umbrella) - A five day devotional plan for kids of all ages that will help your kids learn about the protection and love of God in a fun and memorable way.
- [4 Reasons Parents Have a Hard Time Disciplining Their Kids](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/4-reasons-parents-avoid-discipline-lesson-1-kings) - This article will explore four different reasons why parents hard time disciplining their children and what can be done about it.
- [4 Reasons Why Kids Misbehave](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/4-goals-misbehavior) - Parents who are looking for the reasons why their kids misbehave need to look no further than these 4 motivators of misbehavior.
- [3 Reasons Why Kids Don't Listen to Their Parents](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/3-reasons-why-kids-dont-listen-to-their-parents) - If you find that your kids don't listen to you, these three reasons might uncover the reason why, and what you can do about it.
- [Free Printable! 20 Promises of God for Kids](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/20-promises-of-god-for-kids) - Kids need to know the promises of God too. Here's a free printable and some tips for leaning on the promises of God.
- [How to Trust God's Calling as a Christian Parent](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/gods-calling-to-be-christian-parent) - You may be struggling right now as a Christian parent, overwhelmed with your role. Let's look to the Bible for assurances that God has equipped you for the task.
- [How to Find a Therapist Who is Right for You](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-find-the-right-therapist-for-you-or-a-loved-one) - It can be hard to find a therapist that "fits." Here are some tips to help you find a therapist that is right for you.
- [How to Parent a Shy or Sensitive Child](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/shy-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.
- [A Better Way to Do Time Outs - Tips for Christian Parents](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/better-time-outs) - This article with guide you through the steps for a better way to do time outs - one that builds in time for God.
- [How to Handle Controlling Behavior in Children](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/controlling-behavior) - Do you have a child with control issues? Learn what is behind controlling behavior and what you can do about it.
- [Words to Encourage Your Children](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/ways-encourage-children) - If you have found yourself in a rough parenting patch, it is easy to become discouraged or disconnected from you kids. You may find that a vast majority of your interactions are negative. Even though it doesn't feel good, it can be a difficult pattern to break. In order to create more warmth and balance
- [How to Manage a Temper Tantrum](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/manage-temper-tantrum) - Toddlers and preschoolers are notorious for temper tantrums. Low frustration tolerance, impulsivity and underdeveloped communication skills provide the “perfect storm” for a temper tantrum. If you find that your child demonstrates the occasional (or not so occasional!) melt-down, don’t worry. It's developmentally normative. But that doesn't mean it should not be addressed. It's the perfect
- [God Can Speak Through Parenting](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/god-parenting) - Hosea is one of those unsung heroes of the Old Testament. As a prophet, he endured great hardship for a greater good. God told Hosea to marry a prostitute, knowing full well that she would be unfaithful to him. After she was unfaithful, God told Hosea to take her back as his wife: “The Lord
- [How to Help Kids Feel Safe in a (sometimes) Unsafe World](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-help-kids-feel-safe-in-a-sometimes-unsafe-world) - Safety is a primal need. Let's explore how parents can help kids feel safe in a sometimes unsafe world. Includes tips for Christian parents.
- [How to Help Your Preschooler with Transitions](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-help-your-preschooler-with-transitions) - Does your little one struggle to leave playdates? These 5 tips will equip you with the tools needed to help your preschooler with transitions.
- [How To Handle a Child Who Won't Stay in Time Out](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/child-stay-time-out) - If your child won't stay in time out, you are not alone. With these tips you won't have to hold them in time out or throw your hands up in despair.
- [How to Disciple Your Children at Every Age](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-disciple-your-children-at-every-age) - Now more than ever, we need to raise kids who have deep roots of faith. This post explores a number of different things you can do to disciple your children at every age.
- [How to Address Revenge-Seeking Behavior in Children](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/revenge-seeking-behavior) - Often children who lash out and cause others pain do so because they are IN pain. Here you will learn what revenge-seeking behavior looks like in children and the most effective way to discipline a child who struggles in this area.
- [How to Address Attention-Seeking Behavior in Children](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/attention-seeking-behavior) - Does your child display attention-seeking behavior? Find out what to look for as well as effective ways you can train and correct these behaviors.
- [How to Help a Child Who Has Lost Social Skills Due to the Pandemic](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-help-a-child-who-has-lost-social-skills-due-to-the-pandemic) - Some kids are struggling socially right now. Here are 9 steps parents can take to help a child who has lost social skills. Help them re-engage and re-connect.
- [How to Discipline a One Year Old](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/discipline-one-year-old) - In our last article, we addressed some ideas on how to discipline and train a baby (0-12 months). The next year of your child’s life is a very important one for setting the groundwork for future obedience. It is during this year that many parents feel unsure about how to handle misbehavior. They even struggle
- [How to Handle a Sensitive Preschooler](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/handle-sensitive-preschooler) - Those of us who have been blessed with a sensitive child face a number of challenges. These high-needs children require a creative mind, flexibility and a mound of patience. In a previous article, we explored the cultural ramifications of being shy or sensitive as well as the groundbreaking work of Elaine Aron, noted author and
- [Three Elements of Positive Parenting](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/3-elements-positive-parenting) - Feeling negative lately? Get positive with positive parenting. We'll show you how.
- [Evaluating How We Talk to Our Children](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-talk-children-reasons-tips) - It is much easier to be kind and patient with other people's children. Find out why and what parents can do about it.
- [How to Parent When You are Stressed Out](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-parent-when-you-are-stressed-out) - Parenting when stressed can bring out the worst in us. Some lash out, some retreat. Refocus and regroup with these tips for Christian parents.
- [Dealing with Self-Centeredness in Young Children from a Christian Perspective](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/dealing-self-centeredness-christian) - Learn how to address self-centeredness in young children from a Christian Perspective
- [Christian Parenting: Talking to Kids about Premarital Sex](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/christian-parenting-talking-kids-premarital-sex) - Talking to your children about the problems with premarital sex doesn't have to be hard. Use this simple anaolgy to get the conversation going.
- [How to Address "Dating Evangelism" - Tips from the Book of Ezra](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/address-dating-evangelism-ezra) - What is a parent to do or say when their child wants to date a non-Christian? Here we address the idea of "dating evangelism" with some insights from the book of Ezra.
- [How to Spot Ineffective Discipline - Tips for Christian Parents](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/when-discipline-isnt-really-discipline) - Do you find that your discipline falls flat? Maybe it isn't discipline at all. Let's look to God's word to learn what what He considers ineffective discipline.
- [Empathetic Listening](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/empathetic-listening) - When your child comes home from school with a problem and you are in the middle of a million things at once, what is the initial thought that comes to your mind? You may have the urge to fix the problem as fast as possible so you can get back to what you were doing.
- [How to Comfort a Hurting Child -Lessons from the Book of Job](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/comfort-hurting-child-job) - How can parents help a hurting child? The book of Job provides great guidelines on what you can do and what you should avoid.
- [When You Don't Like Playing With Your Kids](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/i-dont-like-playing-with-my-kids) - Do you enjoy playing with your kids? If not, you are not alone. Here are a few insights to encourage you.
- [Teaching Kids Manners: Questions Every Parent Should Ask](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/teaching-kids-manners-questions-parent) - You are not alone if intentional training on issues related to manners seems to have fallen to the way-side lately. Our schedules are so jam-packed that manners training seems to be one of the first things we let slide for the sake of “time.” May I suggest that we re-think this mindset? Let’s elevate manners
- [Helping Your Kids Make Good Decisions](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/help-kids-make-good-decision) - The ability to make good decisions is a skill that all children need to learn. This simple model will help your kids make well-infomed, God centered decisions.
- [Helping Children Understand Sin](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/helping-children-understand-sin-object-lesson) - Helping kids understand sin doesn't have to be such serious work. Use this simple object lesson to make a lasting impression.
- [Talking to Kids about “Bad” Words: Tips for Christian Parents](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/talking-kids-bad-words-tips-christian-parents) - Here is a simple but effective tool to help your children learn to evaluate the language that they use and hear.
- [How to Celebrate Christmas with a Jesse Tree Advent Calendar](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/celebrate-christmas-season-jesse-tree) - Celebrate this Christmas season with a Jesse Tree. Free printable and instructions included!
- [Make this Christmas a Birthday Party!](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/make-this-christmas-a-birthday-party) - We might be the ones who get gifts on Christmas, but let's not forget whose birthday it really is. Here are 7 tips to make Christmas a proper birthday party this year.
- [Why are my kids bored? They have so many toys!](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/why-are-my-kids-bored-they-have-so-many-toys) - "I'm bored" is the bane of every parent- especially when you look around and see toys everywhere. Here we look at 2 reasons why your kids are bored and what you can do about it.
- [Ways to Help Kids Examine Their Hearts](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/ways-to-help-kids-examine-their-hearts) - Self-examination and looking deep into our hearts with the eyes of Jesus is a discipline. Here are some concrete ways to help your kids examine their hearts.
- [Why Are You Too Busy? The Fuel Behind the Frenzy](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/reasons-parents-busy) - “I can’t right now, I’m too busy.” “I’ve been so busy lately.” “What a busy day I’ve had.” These are the types of comments you hear and may even say every day. It seems that everyone in our culture is too busy, packing their lives to the brim and wondering why things aren't going smoothly.
- [Valentine’s Day Activities for Christian Families](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/valentines-activities) - Valentine's Day conjures up images of boxes of chocolate, red roses, cards, and romantic dinners. But don't miss this yearly opportunity to help your children learn the art of encouragement, compliment-giving and expression of love for others. Below are three fun Valentine's Day activities to help you do just that. Create a Love Note Box
- [What to do When a Parenting Technique Doesn't Work](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/parenting-problems) - In our society, we have come to expect results in an instant. We love microwave popcorn, instant oatmeal, remote controls, and Pop Tarts. If a website doesn’t load up within two seconds, we are on to another one. If someone doesn’t answer the phone within three rings, we hang up. We want results and we want them now. But
- [Energizing Success:  Focus on Good Behavior](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/good-behavior) - This post is about a wonderful parenting tool found in Howard Glasser’s Nurtured Heart Approach. While he is not the first one to come up with this concept, he develops and supports it well. He calls it “energizing success.” In a nutshell, it means that we focus on the behavior we want to see more
- [Should We Rest on Sundays? Thoughts on a Modern Day Sabbath](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/rest-sunday) - For many of us, the concept of resting on Sunday can create an internal struggle. We wonder, “Is it relevant to us today?” We want to obey His word, yet we live in a society that does not value the concept of true rest. We are always accessible whether it be via email, text messaging
- [How to Handle Fear](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/handle-fear) - In Deuteronomy chapter 7, the Israelites are poised to enter the Promised Land (attempt #2!) and they are once again faced with formidable enemies, walled cities and vast armies. But they have something their enemies do not: The Lord of Heaven’s Armies. In this chapter, God is preparing His people for what they will face,
- [Is it Time for a Radical Christmas?](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/different-christmas) - With your mailbox stuffed full of catalogs and commercials blaring from your radio and T.V., the materialism of the season can seem overwhelming. We proceed at an alarming pace through the holiday season, occupied with things like shopping, baking, driving, and party-attending. Then in a flurry of torn wrapping paper and empty boxes it is
- [Is My Child Ready for a Big Bed?](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/child-ready-big-bed) - Knowing when your child is ready for a big boy or girl bed is not an easy task. The difficulty in the decision often lies with the ambivalence of the parents – they want to allow their child to move along on their developmental continuum but there is some reluctance to let go of those
- [Helping Your Child Transition from a Crib to a Bed](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/transition-crib-bed) - Once you have determined that is time to move your child from his or her crib to a bed, the next question you are faced with is "how?" While there is no one best way, there are some things you can do to make the transition as smooth as possible. Here are some suggestions: Help
- [How to Evaluate Family Dynamics](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/family-dynamics) - Salvador Minuchin was a structural family therapist who developed a technique called family mapping. After observing a family’s interactions, he would create a map that he would use to guide his treatment. This map revealed levels of authority, boundaries among family members, conflictual relationships and alliances or coalitions within the family. He would then use the map
- [10 Common Parenting Mistakes](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/top-10-parenting-mistakes) - We all make mistakes. They are part of life and we can’t avoid them. However, as parents, we can lessen the frequency of our mistakes. How? Simply by increasing our awareness. Sometimes we don’t even know that what we are doing could be done better. Here’s a list of the top 10 common parenting mistakes.
- [What to do When Your Teen Says, "I Hate You!"](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/teen-says-i-hate-you) - If you find yourself as the recipient of this type of behavior after giving a limit to your teen, you are not alone. The response is simple . . . but not always easy. Here we will talk about what you can do in the moment as well as options for follow-up later. {Please note:
- [Solutions for Your Kid's Messy Room](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/solution-kids-messy-room) - You walk into your son's room to open the curtains, turn off a light, or maybe look for the cat. Next thing you know, you are sprawled out over a pile of dirty laundry in the middle of his floor, having tripped on a baseball glove two sizes too small. You rub your toe and
- [Using Role Play to Train Children](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/role-play-train-children) - It seems that some people have come to think of parenting as a battle of "us" against "them". Good versus evil. While it may FEEL like our children are against us at times, the reality is that we are on the same team. We are the coaches and our kids are our star players. As
- [How the Bible Says We Should Talk to Our Kids](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/bible-says-talk-kids) - Colossians 4:6 "Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." I came across this little nugget during my Bible reading and I have been mulling over it's significance ever since. This post will apply to all human interactions, but specifically to our conversations
- [How to Protect Your Children from Sexual Abuse](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/protecting-children-sexual-abuse) - Sexual abuse thrives on secrecy. We need to cut off its lifeline by educating ourselves and proactively taking measures to protect our children. Here are 6 things you can do to help protect your child from sexual abuse.
- [Creating a Memory Book with a Terminally Ill Loved One](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/memory-book-terminally-ill) - There is nothing harder than walking through the grief of an impending loss of a loved one. It is a painful process for all involved. Children are often forgotten bystanders in these situations because they tend to have difficulty grasping the seriousness and permanence of the situation. Many parents wonder if they should shelter their
- [Stop Comparing](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/stop-comparing) - "I wish I had the patience of Jill." "I wish I were creative like Beth." "It seems like Kathy is able to do it all. I wish I were more like her." "Sarah has such a calm way about her. Why can't I seem to get it together?" Do these sound familiar? I am
- [The Pitfalls of Christian Parenting](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/pitfalls-christian-parenting) - There is no higher calling for a Christian parent than to instill godly values and principles into their young children. There is no greater feeling than knowing that your child has made a commitment to the Lord. These are two very noble pursuits for Christian parents. Unfortunately, these pure motives can turn into misdirected applications.
- [Keeping Kids Focused on Jesus Christmas Morning](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/keeping-kids-focused-jesus-christmas-morning) - Christmas is just around the corner. Your presents are wrapped (hopefully), your cookies are baked and the Christmas menu is planned. Did you forget anything? In the hustle of the season, sometimes the real Reason for the season gets pushed to the side, like a forgotten gift at the far side of the tree. It may
- [Sending Your Kids to Their Rooms May Not Be Helping](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/sending-kids-rooms) - “I had it first!” “No, I did!” “You did not! Give it to me!” What would you do at this point? Yell? Throw your hands up in despair? Crawl into your closet and not come out? I think for most of us, we would simply send all of the guilty parties to their rooms. And,
- [It’s Just a Phase: A Refreshing Look at Child Development](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/just-phase-child-development) - Many of us take comfort in the phrase, “It’s just a phase.” It helps us deal with middle of the night crying spells, hunger strikes and temper tantrums. But some behaviors are only recognized as phases after they are gone. We might fret and worry about concerning behaviors or patterns and then wake up one
- [Is Jesus Asleep in Your Boat?](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/jesus-asleep-boat) - That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus
- [Teaching Children About Prayer](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/teaching-children-prayer) - Most childhood prayers consist of grace before dinner, a bedtime prayer and prayers for sick puppies. While these are certainly important, Jesus instructed his disciples to not hinder the children from coming to Him. Are we in anyway hindering our children from coming to Jesus in prayer? Can we do more to open up our
- [Harsh Punishments - Why They Don't Work](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/harsh-punishments-dont-work) - Sometimes our kids push our buttons. Okay - they can push them a lot. In the heat of the moment, we can quickly lose our temper and punish out of anger. Harsh punishments may make us feel better in the moment, but they simply don’t work in the long run. Let’s look at why harsh
- [The Truth About Parental Consistency](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/truth-parental-consistency) - One of the most prevalent pieces of parenting advice today is “be consistent.” We have all had that drilled into our heads, haven’t we? But what exactly is consistency? Is it sticking to your guns no matter how ridiculous the consequence was? Is it applying the exact same consequence every single time? Let’s take a
- [Troubles Are Our Tether to God](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/troubles-tether-god) - Do you have an aversion to pain and hardship? Most of us do. We want lives of calm and peace. If something bad happens, we clamor to get life “back to normal.” We want to right our capsized ship. Trials have a way of making us feel alone – like Jesus is asleep in our
- [Over-protective Parents: Tips for Letting Go](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/over-protective-parents-tips) - This past weekend, my daughter learned to ride a two-wheeler. To be quite honest with you, I thought this day might not come. In fact, it seemed like she didn’t even want it to come – so we never forced it, not wanting to set her back by making her fearful. But this past weekend,
- [Teaching Your Kids How to Show Love to Others](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/teaching-kids-show-love) - If you are familiar with our STALL conflict resolution plan for kids, you may remember that the last of the steps in the process is to “show love.” The thinking behind this is that regardless of the outcome of any conflict, we need to teach our children that love trumps all. Biblically speaking, there is
- [Show or Tell? The Importance of Role Modeling](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/importance-role-modeling) - Show and Tell is one of my daughter’s favorite activities at school. She loves the idea of bringing a little piece of home into school with her. We therapists call this a transitional object. It helps bridge the gap between where we were and where we are going. It’s a wonderful tool used by wise
- [Interview with Children's Author, Lisa Moser](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/interview-childrens-author-lisa-moser) - Recently, I had the honor and privilege of conducting an email interview with accomplished children's author, Lisa Moser. She is the author of Monster in My Backpack, Perfect Soup, Watermelon Wishes, Squirrel's World, Kisses on the Wind and Railroad Hank. She is also a fellow Christian. Her books have a wonderful way of engaging and connecting
- [Thank Your Kids This Thanksgiving](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/thank-kids-thanksgiving) - This Thanksgiving, instead of (or in addition to) having the kids make a Thankful Tree or playing a game of Thanksgiving Bingo, tell them how thankful you are for them. I have created a simple printable that you can use as your template for this project, but feel free to use your own ideas to create a
- [Making the Most of the Symbols of Christmas](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/getting-more-christmas) - Parenting is a complex job with many important tasks. One of the most important tasks for the Christian parent is saturation. But before you go get the hose to soak your kids to the bone, let me explain. Saturation is the concept of making our home environment so rich with the presence of God that
- [The Importance of Affirming Children](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/importance-affirming-children) - Have you seen or read The Help? There is a phrase from this book by Kathryn Stockett that has stuck with me. It is from the scene when housekeeper, Aibileene Clark, sits little Mae Mobley on her lap, looks intently into her eyes and says: “You is kind. You is smart. You is important.” This
- [Celebrate Valentine's Day - Family Style!](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/celebrate-valentines-day-family-style) - Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to showcase your love for your family. If you are struggling to find a fun and new way to do that this year, consider throwing a Love Party. Don’t worry – it’s not some hippie throw-back. It’s simply a celebration – a time to demonstrate your love for one
- [Kids and Privacy: Should I Spy on My Teen?](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/kids-privacy-spy-teen) - The decision to look through your child's things is one that should not be taken lightly. Here we help parents identify the circumstances in which it is warranted.
- [Self-Esteem and Kids: A Christian Perspective](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/selfesteem-kids-christian-perspective) - Self-esteem is a concept that has many parents confused. Here we will explore self-esteem from a Christian perspective and ideas for application.
- [What is Anger? A Christian Perspective](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/anger-christian-perspective) - Here we will take an close-up look at what anger is from a Christian perspective. You might be surprised at what you learn.
- [How to Disciple Children: Tips for Christian Parents](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/disciple-children-tips-christian-parents) - Disciplining our children is important. For Christian parents, discipling is even more so.
- [10 Signs Your Kids Have Become an Idol](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/10-signs-kids-idol) - Have your kids become the sole focus of your life? Check out these 10 signs that you may have developed an unbalanced relationship.
- [Give Me Eyes Like Jesus](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/give-me-eyes-jesus) - It's so hard when we look around and see all the pain and suffering in this world. The solution? We need eyes like Jesus.
- [Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? A Look at Scripture](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/christian-parents-halloween) - As a Chirstian parent, do you struggle with Halloween? Here we will explore some biblical guidelines to help you discern God's will about this issue for your family.
- [Getting to the Heart of Thanksgiving](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/getting-heart-thanksgiving) - Let's get to the heart of Thanksgiving this year.
- [How to Parent YOUR Child](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-parent-your-child-christians) - Here are five tips to help Christian parents tailor their parenting to the unique children in their homes.
- [There are No Guarantees in Parenting - Insights from 2 Chronicles](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/guarantees-parenting) - What happens when we do everything "right" and our kids don't turn out as we thought they would? God's word provides comfort for parents.
- [Family Devotional on the Book of Esther](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/family-devotional-book-esther) - Do your kids get upset when they don't get the recognition they feel they deserve? Here's a family devotional on the Book of Esther that addresses this very issue.
- [Living your Faith Out Loud: Tips on Discipling Your Children](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/living-your-faith-out-loud-tips-on-discipling-your-children) - In this article we explore 8 different ways you can live out your faith as a means of modeling your relationship with the Lord for your children.
- [How to Love God Like a Child](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/child-like-faith-lessons-from-kids) - And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3 When I read this passage, I want to ask, “Really, God? Really? You want a heaven filled with children? Don’t you know that kids are messy, needy and oh,
- [Insights for Christian Parents from the Book of Ecclesiastes](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/insights-for-christian-parents-from-the-book-of-ecclesiastes) - Can I be honest with you? Ecclesiastes can be a little depressing. For 12 chapters, the teacher goes on and on about how everything under the sun is meaningless. But if we dig a little deeper we will see that the teacher is exactly right. Everything under the sun is meaningless. This earth and everything
- [How to Parent Teens: Quick Tips for Christian Parents](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-parent-teens-quick-tips-for-christian-parents) - If you are just entering the teen years, it can feel overwhelming. Arm yourself with the basics with these 5 tips for Christian parents.
- [The Importance of Reading the Bible With Your Children](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/the-importance-of-reading-the-bible-with-your-children) - We all want our children to be wise, kind and good. 2 Timothy 3 tells us the one thing we can do to achieve that.
- [Ways to Be Proactive About Your Child's Mental Health](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/ways-to-be-proactive-about-your-childs-mental-health) - Here are 5 concrete things you can do to support, advocate for and monitor your child's mental health.
- [Family Devotional: Can I Ask Jesus for Anything I Want?](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/can-i-ask-god-for-whatever-i-want-a-kids-devtional-on-prayer) - Jesus says something really shocking about prayer in John 14. This devotional will help kids understand the intent behind His words.
- [How Christians Can Fight Fear](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-christians-can-fight-fear) - It's easy to let the headlines fill us with fear lately. We can either turn off all connection with the outside world or we can fill our hearts up with something else entirely.
- [How to Get Your Parenting Back on Track: Tips for Christian Parents](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-get-your-parenting-back-on-track-tips-for-christian-parents) - The fuller our lives get, the easier it is to let our parenting slide. If you are a weary Christian parent, here are some tips to help you re-engage and get your parenting back on track.
- [How to Increase Your Children's Emotional Intelligence: A Christian Perspective](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/how-to-increase-your-childrens-emotional-intelligence-a-christian-perspective) - With all that we face, it is important that we help develop our children's emotional intelligence. Here are some concrete tips from a Christian perspective.
- [Teaching Acceptance Through Story Time: A Review of Parker the Purple Penguin](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/teaching-acceptance-through-story-time-a-review-of-parker-the-purple-penguin) - This children's picture book is a wonderful tool that will help Christian parents open up a dialogue on the issue of prejudice.
- [How to Discipline Nine, Ten and Eleven Year Olds](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/discipline-9-10-11-year-olds) - This developmental stage is often referred to as the “tween” years. These pre-teen years can be a very difficult time for parent and child alike. Relationships can be volatile, bodies begin to change and intense emotions are often a poor match for under-developed social skills. Many parents find that it is during this stage that
- [Tips for Family Devotions](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/family-devotions-tips) - Do you want to get started with family devotional times but don’t know where to begin? Do your current family devotions seem more rote than relational? Are you looking for it to be a time of connection, spiritual growth and worship? Here are some tips that can help you create a family devotional time that
- [Should I Make My Child Apologize?](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/make-child-apologize) - We’ve all been there. One of our kids has hurt a sibling in some fashion, either physically or emotionally. If we demand an apology, the offending child may comply with something like this: head hung low, scowl on face, and a barely audible “I’m sorry” with little or no eye contact. He then may dash
- [Family Values are the Foundation of Christian Parenting](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/instill-family-values) - Many of us assume that our job as parents is mostly corrective in nature. We think our primary focus should be providing consequences and telling our children what they can and cannot do. Think about the nature of the majority of your interactions with your children. Do your kids only come into focus when they
- [Ways to Improve Your Relationship With Your Children](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/improve-relationship-children) - Someone once said that parenting is a lot like football: children are on the offensive (trying to cross the line of scrimmage of our rules) and parents are on the defense (trying to close the gaps and present a barrier that cannot be penetrated). While the analogy is cute, it has a fundamental flaw in
- [6 New Year’s Resolutions for Parents](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/resolutions-parents) - The New Year is a perfect time to make some changes. Many people grab the opportunity, but all too often these changes, which are entered into with gusto, are soon tossed aside for older, more familiar ways. Even though many New Year’s resolutions have to do with dieting, exercise or work habits, parents can seek
- [Helping Your Toddler with Transitions](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/help-toddler-transitions) - Many parents of young children find themselves in a situation where it is time to leave an event or home but leaving is the farthest thing from the child’s mind. All too often, a battle ensues after which both sides of the war are left feeling battered and bruised. If you find yourself struggling with
- [Using Ice Cream to Illustrate God's Love: A Devotional for Kids](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/family-devotional-ice-cream) - Summer is a great time to get outside with your kids and experience God’s wonderful world together. A simple walk down the street is full of potential for talking about God’s greatness. But did you know that dessert can also be an opportunity to share God’s love? Here we will talk about a fun and
- [What You Can do About Tattling](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/tattling) - If you have more than one child, chances are tattling is commonplace in your home. How you handle it depends upon what type of tattle you are facing. Tailoring your response is the best way to curb this nasty habit. Here are some common tattles you may hear in your home and suggestions for effective
- [Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Your Teen](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/improve-relationship-teen) - How can you improve your relationship with your teen when one party wants nothing to do with the other? It takes work but is worth the effort. It seems that many parents go about it the wrong way - vacillating between a desire to be a friend on the one hand and a dictator on
- [What You Can Do to Help Your Child Resist Peer Pressure](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/help-child-resist-peer-pressure) - “Molly told me that if I want her to be my friend, I can’t be friends with Sally anymore.” “He said I am the only kid in the world who has never seen that T.V. show.” “James said a really bad word today.” Peer pressure is very real. It happens at any age and can
- [Morning Devotions with Kids Made Easy!](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/easy-morning-devotions-kids) - Finding time for morning devotions with kids on school days can be hard. Here are two easy ways to fit devotions into your morning routine.
- [Tips for Christian Parents on Self-Control](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/parents-self-control) - Our kids are good at knowing our hot buttons. They are even better at pushing them. An urgent bill, a mountain of dirty laundry and a bunch of bickering kids is enough to cause even the calmest parent to loose their cool. The Bible has a lot to say about self-control because it is something
- [Eternity and Kids: Making it Real](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/eternity-kids-real) - "This world is not my home I'm just a passing through My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue The angels beckon me from heaven's open door And I can't feel at home in this world anymore Oh Lord you know I have no friend like you" from "This World is Not My Home"
- [When You Don't Like Your Own Child - What You Can Do](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/dont-like-child-help) - "I love him, but I just can't seem to like him right now." If you are in a low spot with one of your children right now, this quote probably rings true for you. It is very difficult to face the fact that sometimes we don't like our own children, our very own flesh and
- [The Goals of Christian Parenting](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/goals-christian-parenting) - Parenting is no easy task. For Christians, it carries an additional burden: to raise children in the ways of the Lord. Since the Bible contains very few details about parenting, it becomes a walk of faith and submission. We need to daily rely on the help and sustaining arms of the Lord. Parenting stretches us
- [Teaching Children to Say 'Thank You'](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/teaching-children-say-thank-you) - What do you say? Say 'thank you." These phrases are uttered in sing-song voices by parents around the country. We all want our children to be thankful and polite, but are our current methods effective? In our previous post, we addressed the fact that children can be taught empathy. Today we will look at some
- [Warm Up With a Good Book! Perfect Soup by Lisa Moser](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/perfect-soup-moser-book-review) - Perfect Soup is a colorfully illustrated book about a mouse named Murray. It is the middle of winter and Murray is going to make his recipe for Perfect Soup. He has everything he needs . . . or does he? Oh no! He doesn't have a carrot! He searches everywhere but cannot find a single
- [I Lost My Temper, Now What?](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/lost-temper) - If you have ever struggled with anger outbursts as a parent (and who hasn't), read on to find out what you can do in the aftermath as well as some ideas to prevent them from happening.
- [Christian Parenting is "Heart" Work](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/christian-parenting-heart-work) - Parenting is hard work, but it is also "heart" work. Parenting is a full-time, high stakes job. We are faced with many decisions every day. One of the biggest decisions we make is choosing between focusing on the heart or focusing on behavior. Because behavior is what we see, it is often where we spend
- [Talking to Kids About Sanctification](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/talking-kids-sanctification) - Last time, we addressed how to help your child deal with perfectionistic tendencies. Christian parents will also want to address this issue from a spiritual perspective. Word pictures are a great way to communicate complex spiritual truths. Jesus’ parables are a great example of this. A child who struggles with a desire to be perfect
- [Help! My Kids Fight ALL the Time!](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/fighting-siblings-solutions) - Question: I am at my wits end. My kids (two boys, ages 9 and 11) fight all the time. Everything is an argument. It seems that they don’t even like each other. Lately I feel more like a referee than a mom. I really don’t know what to do. Do you have any advice? First
- [Quick and Easy Summer Devotional Ideas for Kids](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/ideas-summer-devotions-kids) - Ah . . . the lazy days of summer. A time with no soccer or gymnastics practices to juggle. A time when the biggest decision of your day is which flavor Freeze Pop to pick. But these unscheduled days tend to have a way of stripping us of all the good routines that we maintain
- [Home Church Worship Service Idea (from the book of Ruth)](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/home-church-service-idea-ruth) - There are times in any church-going family’s life when you simply can’t get to church. You may be on vacation, stuck at home with an illness or blocked in by a few feet of snow. The next time you find that you can’t get your whole family to church, bring church to your family! Here
- [Getting Kids to Listen and Obey](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/kids-listen-obey) - Do you get tired of the sound of your own voice? Do you feel like you repeat yourself over and over again? Do your children struggle to listen the first time? Ugh. I feel your pain. Sometimes there is a heart issue beneath this kind of disobedience. But . . . sometimes we are to
- [Mom's Moods and the Importance of Self-Reflection](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/moms-moods-importance-self-reflection) - Recently my son learned about predicting weather using barometric pressure. Here’s a sampling of what he learned: If pressure is rising, fair weather is ahead. If pressure is falling, you can expect a storm in the future. Rapidly falling pressure means that fierce storms are ahead. Kind of makes you want to go out and
- ["It's Not Fair!" A Christian Parent's Response](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/not-fair-christian-parents-response) - Do your kids exclaim, "It's not fair!" Let's explore the problems that stem from a "fairness focus" and some things you can do to address it.
- [Reaching the "Unreachable" Teenager – What Christian Parents Can Do](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/reaching-teenager-christian-parents) - As our kids become teenagers, they begin the healthy developmental process of differentiation. In other words, they start to pull away. This happens because God has wired them to do so. Leave and cleave. But unfortunately for some kids, the desire to leave kicks in before it is feasible or even wise to do so.
- [Home Church Service Idea: What is Faith?](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/home-church-service-idea-faith) - You can worship God anywhere! This article will give you the structure, content and discussion questions for a family home church service on the topic of faith.
- [Sibling Relationships and Their Impact on Child Development](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/sibling-relationships-impact-child-development) - Studies have found that siblings can impact each other's development more than parents. Learn what you can do to foster healthy sibling relationships in your home.
- [When Kids Fool Around During Devotions: 7 Tips for Christian Parents](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/kids-fool-around-devotions-tips-christian-parents) - Kids fooling around when they should be listening and learning? Try these tips to get your daily family devotions back on track.
- [Problem Solving with Kids Using the Miracle Question](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/problem-solving-kids-miracle-question) - Try this effective technique for partnering with your child to find solutions to the problems you face in your home.
- [Parenting the Heart, Not Behavior](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/parenting-the-heart-not-behavior) - God cares about our hearts - the motivation behind our behaviors. As Christian parents, we should too.
- [Sibling Rivalry - When One Child Has Become a Bully](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/sibling-rivalry-oldest-child-bully) - Sibling rivalry is normal. But when one child seems to be at the center of all the discord, you may have a bully on your hands.
- [Helping Kids Choose Jesus Over Self - Tips from the Book of Genesis](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/helping-kids-choose-jesus-over-self) - Here's a simple truth from Genesis 3 that teaches us and our children that we have a choice to make everyday: will we choose self or Jesus?
- [How to Trust God with Our Children](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/trusting-god-children-lesson-exodus-2) - We all know the story of baby Moses in the bulrushes. It is a familiar story. But sometimes the more familiar something is, the less likely we are to think deeply about it. I believe that we can learn some valuable lessons about the process of relinquishing control and trusting God with our children from
- [How to Launch Teens into Young Adulthood](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/launch-teens-tips-christian-parents) - In Joshua 4, the entire nation of Israel had just finished crossing the Jordan River on dry ground. They were on the edge of the Promised Land after 40 long years of wandering in the dessert. But before they could settle into this land that God was giving them, they would face many trials, temptations and
- [How to Explain Sin to Kids](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/teaching-kids-seriousness-sin-lesson-judges-12) - As Christian parents it is important that we teach our children the seriousness of sin. Here is a fun family devotional that will help make the concept real.
- [How to Explain Mercy to Kids- Insights from 2 Samuel](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/helping-kids-understand-mercy-lesson-2-samuel) - “God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart ‘” (Acts 13:22) How could David, an adulterer and a murder, be a man after God’s heart? What was it about David that was just like God? It must have more to do with who David was than
- [How to Talk to Your Children about People with Disabilities](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/talk-children-people-disabilities) - My Uncle Walt was one of my favorite people in the whole world. I don't think I am alone - everyone who met him loved him. We couldn't walk through the mall near his house without every store owner shouting, "Hi Walt!" as he strolled by with his arms clasped behind his back. He learned
- [Tips for Christian Parents from the Song of Songs](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/tips-for-christian-parents-from-the-song-of-songs) - So you are reading along in your Bible and you come to Song of Songs (or Song of Solomon in some Bibles). You read a little, and then do a double-take. Did I just read that in the Bible? A lot of people don't know what do to with this seemingly out-of-place book. It's pretty
- [Interview with Children's Book Author, Marybeth Wishart](https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/interview-with-childrens-book-author-marybeth-wishart) - Join me as I interview Marybeth Wishart, the author of Parker the Purple Penguin. Learn about the faith that inspired this powerful children's book.

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