Practical Parenting

How do we respond wisely in the heat of the moment?

Taking control of tense situations

Keep the discipline hammer in your pocket and pull it out after you assess the situation. That’s the first step toward effective discipline.

Listen to Audio “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” NIV 4:6 Ephesians I’ve heard this verse so often but never looked up the meaning of the word “exasperate.” As a father I am not supposed to do this to my children so maybe…

As our children grow up, they are building a database of beliefs.

Listen to Audio What is more valuable- getting your way or having a strong relationship?   Often in parenting we find ourselves in a battle of wills… We want bedtime at 8pm sharp We want the laundry to be put away in certain drawers We want our kids to respond a certain way when someone…

Are you involved in a local church?

Change the culture in your home with words

Listen to Audio Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results… does this ever feel like parenting?   What if you STOPPED doing the same things you’ve always done and tried something new? Something to shake up your family’s culture…   If you want to see change in your family,…

Are you ready to go deeper?

When we are ready to guide our kids through their mistakes instead of making them feel terrible about them, their mistakes become ways they learn and become more confident in themselves and more willing to talk to us about their mistakes.

Anything you do consistently builds culture

One of the best ways to build a strong culture in our families is through connection.

Discover fun and engaging Advent activities for families to celebrate the season together. Create lasting memories this holiday—read on for inspiration!

Listen to Audio Do we want our children to be curious? Almost every parent we talk to says, “Yes!” But here’s another question: Are we working to encourage and develop curiosity in our children, or are we unknowingly squashing it? How might we unintentionally squash curiosity? Our three-year-old starts to ask “Why?” about everything. We…