Gentle parenting is one of those terms that leave us scratching our heads. The phrase itself sounds good, but does any mom ever set out to be a brutal or unkind parent? What Areas of Parenting is it Important to Be Gentle? It doesn't take much effort to conjure up images in our minds of non-gentle parenting. Harshness of language and physical punishment seems obvious. However, cultivating an environment of gentle parenting includes more than declaring you'll never spank ... View the Post
Exploring Parenting Goals and How to Make Them Benefit Your Child
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 which parenting goals are best for you to set, and why setting parenting goals is even important, provides us with the right frame of mind to achieve ... View the Post
The Best Christian Parenting Books
There is certainly no shortage of parenting books available. The vast expanse of the internet makes it a bit overwhelming to ensure you are purchasing the best Christian parenting books! It seems everyone has written a book these days, so how do you sort through the ones that will actually help you raise your children in the fear and admonition of the Lord? I put together this list of the very best Christian parenting books to provide you with a credible place to go for ... View the Post
Intentional Parenting With Purpose and Mindfulness
An intention is something you mean to do. With regard to intentional parenting, this definition alone is sort of muddy and convoluted. I could call myself an intentional parent and have great intentions that I rarely or never put into action. When it comes to intentional parenting in a way that makes a powerful and positive impact on your child's life as well as your joy in motherhood, intentional parenting needs purpose and mindfulness to accompany it! Moms must have a goal for ... View the Post
The Keys to Using Positive Reinforcement to Change Behavior
Using positive reinforcement to change behavior is one of the best-kept secrets by moms with well-behaved children. Though it's really no secret at all, it simply comes intuitively to some and not-so-much for others. Using positive reinforcement to change behavior is done so subtly sometimes that moms may not even realize they are doing it. By calling it out and giving it a name, we can be more intentional in using this child training strategy for the benefit of our ... View the Post
Good Parenting Skills From a Surprising Source
Sometimes the very best advice comes from the most unlikely of places. It'll rush over you like a warm breeze you weren't expecting on a chili day, leaving you grateful and recharged! This happened to me recently while listening to a podcast that had nothing to do with parenting, yet offered crazy-powerful wisdom on the truth of good parenting skills! I was so motivated and encouraged, that I want to share it with you! I can't even remember what made me choose THAT particular ... View the Post
