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
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
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
Why is Following Through With Consequences So Difficult?
We make it sound so easy, don’t we? “To raise great kids, you must be consistent and follow through! Parents who don’t follow through lose all credibility with their children!” I know, I know, I regularly hear from moms who are struggling with behavior, and they all say the same thing. “I know the importance of follow through and consistency in parenting. So, why is following through with consequences so difficult?” this blog occasionally uses affiliate links and I will be compensated if you ... View the Post
