Parenting Archives - Page 11 of 16

We Say “Stop!” They say, “NO!”

The way we handle our children’s defiance may be the most critical piece of parenting we do.

We may demand their respect, but do we get to the bottom of what’s going on in their heart?

If you find your kids becoming exasperated by how you discipline, it’s time to re-think your methods.

Three “secret ingredients” to maximize even brief efforts at connection: fun and joy, affectionate touch, and noticing details.

When parents try to be more relationally connected, they raise kids who are more resilient to the many pressures of growing up.

All of us were allowing our screen time to nudge just a little higher — and our family life was suffering for it.