Stop Power-Struggle Parenting | Ep. 190
Are You Micromanaging Your Kids? Here’s How to Stop | Ep. 177
How to Become an Emotionally Safe Parent
What does it look like to become an emotionally safe parent? These simple steps will slow down the whole discipline effort so you can respond
My Child Doesn’t Believe in God. Now What?
Empathy is often a parent’s most powerful portal to influence. The last thing I would want is for them to stop telling me their doubts
How Can I Get My Child to Obey? | Ep. 78
Does God require your kids to obey immediately? Immediate obedience is probably a familiar concept to you. And, to be quite honest, it’s a hot-button
Demanding Kids: “I Want 2 Stories, 5 Kisses, and 10 Hugs”
It’s more refined as an adult, but is your response rooted in your desire for control? Or do you truly have your child’s growth in
My Child Is Not My Report Card
Several years ago Meg became acquainted with Connected Families. While she was listening to the Grace and Truth for Moms message, she was struck by
A Better Way to Respond to Tantrums
Whether you call them tantrums, meltdowns, or “big feelings” – we all know that most kids (and therefore most parents) struggle at times when emotions
Is Your Response to Misbehavior Helpful or Hurtful?
What thoughtful question could you ask your child to build self-awareness of their behavior? How could you ask it in a way that communicates, “I
How I Got My Kids to Obey Immediately… and Why I Stopped
I remember like yesterday walking in the door after work to what I believed were out-of-control children in my wife’s care. She’d lean into me