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
Discover the Three Main Child Temperament Types
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 real-life application of some of the most insightful parenting research on child temperament types that I've ever read. this blog occasionally uses affiliate links and I will be compensated if you purchase after clicking on my links, at no extra cost to you. read the full disclosure here Send Me The Free ... View the Post
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 of the Lord, (so) he has also rejected you from being king.” Can you see the warning to parents in this scripture? Let me explain… this blog occasionally uses affiliate links and I will be ... View the Post
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 of the most powerful keys to raising a well-behaved, really great child! this blog occasionally uses affiliate links and I will be compensated if you purchase after clicking ... View the Post
Examples of Consequences for Kids That are Effective
Both created and natural consequences for kids are a great way 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 you have a plan. Having a handful of effective consequences for kids in your back pocket is an important part of that plan. ... View the Post
How to Stop a Toddler Running Away
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.this blog occasionally uses affiliate links and I will be compensated if you purchase after clicking on my links, at no extra cost to you. read full disclosure here Click to Get The ... View the Post
