Know a Child Who Gives Up Easily? Teach Them the Source of Resilience
Jesus said, “In this world, you will have trouble.” Right now maybe it’s just mastering long division or riding a bicycle. Perhaps it’s finishing their homework or practicing their spelling list. These challenges don’t feel like life-altering skills or major trials, do they? However, learning to persist is a life-altering skill for the significant trials […]
Resilient Children Are Raised, Not Born | Ep. 200
BONUS Episode: Exciting Podcast News! | Ep. 199
Ruth Chou Simons: Using Psalm 23 to Communicate God’s Presence to Children | Ep. 198
Obedience: A Jesus-Centered View
The Flourishing Family: Don’t Settle for Merely Surviving | Ep. 197
Give Yourself Grace With the Do-Over | 196
In this episode, Jim and Lynne Jackson talk with Ruth Wharton about the transformative power of “do-overs.” They unpack how this practice mirrors the gospel by encouraging us to give ourselves grace, seek forgiveness, and mend relationships. They share the simple steps involved and how do-overs grow and evolve as your children do. By modeling […]
Hitting & Biting: How the Right Consequence Might Be Simpler Than You Think
And when hitting or biting happens, it’s completely natural if all your mama or papa bear instincts come out to protect their siblings. However, so often, when thinking about appropriate “consequences” for hitting, biting, and other aggressive behavior, what you’re actually looking for is a punishment that will teach your child a lesson. It’s normal […]
Strengths and Weaknesses: What a Child’s Misbehavior Tells Us | Ep 195
Focus on the Good: The Surprisingly Awesome Thing About Your Child’s Misbehavior
