Disciplining misbehavior often brings out the worst in us. Without considering what God might be up to with us and our child, we react quickly, yell, and do the thing …
Teach Your Kids How to Say Sorry, And Mean It
Do you ever wonder how your kids can be so mean to each other!? And then, how can you get them to sincerely say they are sorry? Let’s take apart …
What do I do When My Kids Won’t Listen to Me?
Immediate obedience is a commonly taught parenting principle and the method for extracting it is often quick, firm, and even physical. Is this the Bible’s way of discipline? My thinking …
Great Advice for New Dads
Recently, we asked the men in our Connected Families community what advice, encouragement, or insight they would give to dads just starting out on their parenting journey, whether through birth …
EP 20: Three Christian Dads Talk about Fatherhood
We invited Jim Jackson to teach us how to encourage our children, set boundaries and how to discipline our children in a loving and godly way.
The Family Dinner Table
Did you know the most important piece of furniture in your home might be the family dinner table? And the quality of construction doesn’t matter. It’s all about the quality of connection you and your children …
My Child Doesn’t Believe in God. Now What?
How should we respond to our children who don’t believe in God or doubt our Christian faith? My first impulse in responding to people who insist there is no God …
How to Change Your Parenting Habits
Three Research-Based Tips When You Feel Stuck It is easy to get stuck in negative parenting habits. We all know it, and we all experience this to some degree. Are …
How To Be An Emotionally Safe Parent
Safe parenting can be hard. There are a few key ideas to being a safe parent that were summed up in a conversation with a dad I coached. He reported: …
Should We Demand Immediate Obedience?
Do you require immediate obedience of your kids? Does God require immediate obedience of our children? What does the Bible say about obedience? My thinking on this topic has changed …