In the heat of the moment it can be very tempting to punish our children severely. We may even feel justified in doing so. But is it effective? This article will look at the reasons why punishments don't work and some implications for Christian parents.
"My child thinks the world revolves around him!" Does this ring true for you? Let's take a closer look at egocentrism in children and how parents can discipline and train children who are exhibiting such traits.
Lying is a common behavior problem in childhood. But why do some children lie more than others? And what can Christian parents do about it? Here we will explore some answers to both of these questions.
Natural and logical consequences make sense as a discipline strategy, but often parents struggle to come up with ideas of their own in the heat of the moment. Here we explain what these types of consequences are and some examples to get you thinking in the right direction.
What do you do when your child doesn't seem to care? Addressing a hard heart is an important task for all Christian parents. Here we will identify some examples of intentional misbehaviors, what God has to say about hard hearts and what you can do to effectively address them.
Interrupting . . . running through the house . . . leaving dirty towels on the floor . . . these are all common childhood behaviors. And what they have in common is a focus on self. Here we will learn about selfish behaviors and how parents can address them.
All misbehaviors are not created equal. Figuring out the heart condition behind the behavior is important for Christian parents. Here we explore the first of the three different types of misbehaviors.
Parents today are a nervous bunch. We are constantly second-guessing ourselves and wondering if we are doing it "right." "Because I told you so" has become a frowned-upon parental response. But are there times when it might be appropirate? Here we explore the answer.
Sending children to their rooms is a common parenting intervention. And it is a good one. It just may not good for all situations. Read on to find out about how sending your children to their rooms may not be effective for sibling arguments.
There are a variety of behavior charts available to parents. As long as they are seen as a temporary tool to get a child back on track, they can be very effective. Here we will explore how to use CfP's version of a behavior chart.
Do you have an attention-seeker in your home? How do you respond? Here we will look at attention seeking as a form of stealing and how you can address it when it happens.
Prayer is often our last resort when everything else fails. Let's make it our first response when faced with a parenting dilemma. When we "lean not on our own understanding" He promises to "make our paths straight."
