Why Do Children Lie?

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: Examples and Uses

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.

Rules Are Not Enough: Training Activities for Christian Parents

As Christian parents, we need to go beyond the do's and don'ts of parenting and enter the arena of training. Find out how you can use your family's rules as a foundation for creating training activities that can help to transform hearts.

Suggestions for Family Rules

Does your family have set rules for behavior? Do you wonder what kinds of things should be included on your rule list? Here are some suggestions to get you started as well as some tips on how best to implement your family's rules.

What to Do When Your Baby or Toddler Hits You

Eight simple but effective things you can do if and when your toddler hits you.

Understanding Family Dynamics

Ever wonder if your family dynamics are healthy? Here you will learn about a family therapist technique called "family mapping." Use the information you learn to map out YOUR family and see whether you are right on track or if you might need improvement.

Expect Good Behavior

If we set low expectations for our children, they will never exceed them. Learn the importance of parenting with high expectations balanced with grace.

Tips for Creating and Posting Family Rules

We all have rules that we want our children to follow. But how many of us have these rules posted for all to see? Creating and posting family rules that are based on family values is one way increase compliance in children and accountability in parents.