Parenting is the most important job we have for which we almost never have any training. This podcast offers glimpses into effective parenting choices and communication
294 episodes transcribedAll kids make bad choices, some worse than others. What they do with those choices is the real key. In Genesis 50:20, Joseph told his brothers that wh...
When our natural tendencies as parents are to yell, lecture, and pull a power play, it can be hard to spot an emotional fever, and harder still to use...
When all is well and your child is curious, you have a natural teachable moment, where you can impart your wisdom. When your child has a problem, afte...
Our children are constantly growing, getting bigger, developing their adult bodies. That growth will not stop until age 18-25 years. If your child is...
Only 2% of the time is anger a primary feeling. That's called righteous indignation, when what you are witnessing is just...not...right. The other 98%...
We all want our children to have friends. They are the source of fun, fellowship, and play. But can we choose our child's friends? The answer...
It's great when things are going well with your child and between you and her. These good times are when you can instruct, direct, check-in, and offer...
Your kids have lots of things on their minds. You have wisdom for them. However, if you just drop it on them, you are likely to miss your mark. Look f...
Of course you want your child to grow up to be healthy and well in mind, body, and spirit. We all want that for our children. Sadly, that won't happen...
And you thought helping your child stand and walk, get his homework done, making friends was the hardest part of parenting. Nope. It's simply letting...
We know that children go through developmental stages, but did you know that we parents do also? Our parenting stages identify the best kind of parent...
Every child goes through a stubborn time or two...or three or four... Stubborn attitude is actually a good thing in moderation. It's your child's way...
In a healthy family, chores are not only essential to family functioning, they provide opportunity to show responsibility, pride, cooperation, and neg...
No parent likes saying no to their child, but it comes with the job. Effective, healthy parenting includes strategically saying no to your child. If y...
Worrying is common problem for all of us. It's helpful in considering all the possibilities, but it's not helpful when it gets us stuck in a downward...
Launching our teens into adulthood is a major accomplishment for all parents. As they try to sort out who they want to be as an adult, forming their o...
No matter how wonderful and angelic your child is, nonetheless it is likely that he will throw a fit at some point. When its in public, how emb...
If your life in your family happens at a break-neck, frantic pace all the time, you need to build into your schedule some "me time." Of course, crise...
As a parent, settle down time is an opportunity you never want to miss. This is your child's bedtime. Not all parents get it right, but when you do, y...
When it's hard to change old habits that don't work for you, you may need to get a round tuit. Mine is a kitchen potholder that says, "here's what you...
