Preteens and Teens

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…

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…

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…

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…