Tidy rooms, good grades, and worried mamas. It seems like an odd trio, but for many moms, learning how to help a child who is a perfectionist is a real concern. A slew of misconceptions about perfectionism and a world exploding with love of mediocracy has resulted in a grey area a mile wide between…
As she focused her eyes on the road ahead, she made careful note of the lines on either side of her. A quick glance at her legs reminder her of their strength. Another quick glance at me confirms her confidence. Boundaries + ability + confidence. She slowly let go of the handlebars, raised her hands…
Search the world, and it will leave you empty. Search the word, and you’ll find a cup that overflows. The biblical parenting principles tucked away in the Bible are a treasure begging to be hunted. Biblical Parenting Principles for Behavior Training This biblical parenting principle is the driving force behind everything I do at Faithful…
Though her tone dripped with accusation, I sensed a compliment buried somewhere in her question. I knew she wanted to talk about why moms yell, but those conversations can go sideways real quick. I took a deep breath, whispered a prayer, and stepped lightly through the exchange. “You probably don’t ever yell, do you?” How…
The word of God is an armory of spiritual ammunition. Jeremiah 1:12 says, “… I am watching and I will certainly carry out my plans.” Scriptures on parenting provide Christian parents with the Truth, skills, knowledge, and promises they need to raise children who are a light to a fallen world and will someday be…
Parenting goals are as varied as the sky is blue. Some parents measure their parenting goals by the way their children behave while others set goals that solely reflect their own behavior. Truth is, both approaches are an acceptable and justifiable way to measure success as a parent. Investigating these parenting goal metrics, chatting about…