Disciplining
Disciplining in a healthy and productive way that supports a child requires consistency and follow-through. These essentials are available with biblical discipline principles that produce great behavior results.
All Disciplining Articles
Authoritarian vs Authoritative Parenting: How to Avoid the Dangers of Mistaking the Two
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...
11 Biblical Parenting Principles: Empower Yourself to Raise Godly Kids in a Broken World
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...
Strict Parents: How Strict Is Too Strict and Is It Ever a Good Thing?
“What? They go to bed at 7? Holy %#&$, y’all are strict parents!” ? One thing is for sure… the vast majority of parenting criticism I have received has come from the lips of my own family members. Long live the black sheep. What Strict Parents Description Fits You? Conventionally defined strict parents are considered...
How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids So Everyone’s Hearts Can Heal
Yelling is rooted in the heart. If you find yourself yelling often and are ready to stop yelling at your kids… you must know why it’s happening. If you haven’t read Why Moms Yell, read here first. Stop Yelling at Your Kids: Could it be This Easy? What I’m about to say may be the...
Why Moms Yell and Stay Trapped in a Hamster Wheel of Guilt
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 Truth About Parenting Teen Boys
“You can still tell me things. Like, I still listen to everything you say. Just because I’m not little anymore doesn’t mean you can’t teach me stuff.” The truth about parenting teen boys is… I’ve enjoyed a front-row seat at the display of God’s handiwork watching my son grow. The days have raced by, and...
The Best Scriptures on Parenting to Guide Your Family’s Pursuit of God
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...
The Gentle Parenting Guide for the Mindful Mom Nurturing Little Hearts
Gentle parenting is such a warm-fuzzy term. The words themselves sound so good, but does any mom ever set out to be a brutal or unkind parent? Let’s talk about that. 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....
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...
The Best Christian Parenting Books: A Top 20 List for Biblically-Minded Mom
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...
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...
Every Little Detail on How to Use Positive Reinforcement To Empower Your Child
That mom with the great kids… she’s keeping a secret. She may not even know it, but deep inside, she has all the details for using positive reinforcement to change behavior woven throughout her parenting ability. The secrets disguise themselves as mere intuition. Instincts, she may herself be surprised by. But these “secret skills” aren’t...
Good Parenting Skills: A Surprising Source of Exceptional Parenting Tenacity
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...
Discover the Three Main Child Temperament Types: Better Parenting Through Understanding
As my children have grown, it’s been so fun to watch each of them adapt, customize, and personalize their lives. As I observe their plain-to-see individuality, I witness the real-life application of some of the most insightful parenting research on child temperament types that I’ve ever read. This research is from a highly acclaimed parenting...
Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice in Parenting Too!
King Saul really messed up. He had a task. One ordered by God. He was to destroy the Amalekites. All of them. He didn’t do it. “Obedience is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.” Samuel told him. Then the Prophet Samuel delivered the bad news, “You have rejected the word...
When to Start Disciplining a Baby
Since I focus a lot on child training and the understanding that the sooner you begin intentionally raising good kids the better, many readers ask, “When should I begin disciplining, correcting, and training my baby?” Knowing when to start disciplining a baby and how to make child training effective in the early years is one...
Examples of Consequences for Kids That are Effective
Natural, logical, and created consequences for kids are all effective ways to adjust behavior and reinforce child training. Being prepared to administer consequences when the need arises will save on frustration, significantly lessen inconsistency and help to eliminate yelling. Like most accomplishments, helping your child learn how to make the right choices, is easier when...
How to Stop a Toddler Running Away: No More Darting Off
I’ve gotten so many questions and comments lately about a particular area of disobedience with small children, I wanted to take a minute and address it! When it comes to a toddler running away when called in a parking lot or darting off when he’s supposed to stay close, there’s really no room for compromise....
Why is Following Through With Consequences So Difficult?
It sounds so easy, doesn’t it? “To raise great kids, you must be consistent and follow through. Parents who don’t follow through lose all credibility with their children.” I often hear from moms who are struggling with behavior. And one thing I hear regularly is “I know the importance of follow through and consistency in...
Disciplining a Strong-Willed Child With Love and Confidence
You are raising a mover and a shaker, a dominator, a world changer! Yup. Your strong-willed child is poised to make a huge impact on the world around him. And there’s no one better to train him how to make that impact a positive one… than you! Whether you feel equipped for the task or...
How to Handle 3 Year Old Bedtime Tantrums: Defeating Nightime Routine Problems and Ending Battles
Defeating 3-year-old bedtime tantrums, battles, and power struggles is intensely frustrating. Particularly when all you really want is a few minutes of quiet time before you go to sleep yourself. When facing yet another night of a 3-year-old screaming at bedtime, you’ll likely find yourself completely exhausted and frustrated at the very thought of dealing...
When Is It OK To Say No To Your Child?
Scrolling through Pinterest the other day I noticed a litany of pins that all shared the same theme. “Parenting without saying, No!” After a while, I started to get frustrated. Not only is it OK to say no to your child, it’s essential. Essential to their safety, development, future, well-being, and your own sanity. 5...
3-Year-Old Emotional Outbursts: How Best to Help Your Child and Restore Peace
Recently, my youngest son has been a little extra emotional. I caught myself looking at him the other day, thinking, “what in the world is up with you lately?” Then I remembered…. Oh Ya! He’s 3! Correctly dealing with 3-year-old emotional outbursts can mean all the difference between correcting bad behavior or perpetuating it. While...
The Most Common Discipline Mistake Parents Make
There’s a reason that the consequences you’re using with your child aren’t working. When it comes to consequences, typical grounding, taking things away, and punishment doesn’t work long term, unless your child gets it deep down in his heart. When delivering a consequence to your child, be sure to avoid the common discipline mistake parents...
How to Create a List Of Consequences for Bad Behavior that is Age-Appropriate
When you know they know better, but you just don’t know what better to do. You need to do something. Because, while your child may not be out of control… bad behaviors snowball. And the last thing you want is for her to become out of control. So, there you are, wishing you had a...
First Time Obedience: How To Get Your Toddler To Listen The First Time
Now that you’re baby is getting big enough to put himself into danger, I’m sure you’ve thought about first-time obedience at least a time or two. Getting your toddler to listen the first time has nothing to do with oppressive control. Somewhere in late 20th century folks began teaching a skewed version of Authoritative Parenting....
Top 10 Parenting One-Liners For Correcting A Child’s Bad Behavior.
You know when you hear another mom say some great parenting one-liner to her child, and you think to yourself, “Woah! That is really good! I’ll be using that!” A good parenting one-liner for correcting a child’s bad behavior, can fix a bad attitude, refocus perspective, stop whining, or any number of other child training...
What To Do When Your Child Throws A Temper Tantrum In Public
Knowing what to do when your child throws a temper tantrum in public will save you from making a parenting mistake that actually encourages bad behavior. Don’t dread taking your child places with you. Your child is great and with a little intention, most (if not all) your shopping trips and outings can be pleasant!...
What Does The Bible Say About Raising A Child?
There is no better source for good parenting and child training than the bible. There just isn’t. Answer this question: What does the bible say about raising a child? and you don’t have to wonder if you’re doing it right, because God’s word is true. But how are you supposed to find that answer buried...
How To Stop Child Whining Without Gimmicks or Tricks
Whining is obnoxious but it doesn’t have to drive you crazy or have the power to send you into a frenzy. With a few no-gimmicks steps and some intentional parenting, you can stop child whining in its tracks… or better yet before it even starts! It’s simpler than you think. No bribes or tricks. Just...
Is Intentional Parenting Really Necessary?
Doctors go to school for years, (aren't we glad) lawyers must know all the laws, CPA's, teachers, scientists, all need a lot of training. They could not be successful without it. Babies, however show up after no formal training for the parent. One day you are not a parent, then a few months later, you are. We are left to
Top 5 Best Practical Parenting Books For Useful and Realistic Parenting Help
Intentional parenting and child training takes a lot of effort. Moms like you and I, moms who are determined to raise great kids, need parenting books that understand our parenting goals. Parenting books and resources that tell you, “when your child does this, you should do this.” Boring ole’ facts. Strait to the point help!...
How to Raise a Really Great Child. It IS Possible!
Have you ever noticed that sincere compliments are hard for people to give? I believe people mistakenly think that by handing out praise, they will somehow feel worse about themselves when actually, the opposite is true. This happened to me recently. I want to chat about my experience and making the decision to not listen...
