Are you confused about the use of time out in discipline? This post examines why time out does not work and what makes it more effective.
Author - Laura Kuehn, LCSW
10 Ways to Stop a Panic Attack
Here are 10 tips to help stop a panic attack in its tracks. Includes resources, helpful info on body systems and a quick reference tool.
Kids and Cell Phones – A Guide for Christian Parents
What are the things Christian parents need to know about kids and cell phones? Here we explore it from a developmental point of view.
How to Help Kids to Use Mindfulness Biblically
Here we explore some information and tips on how Christian parents can teach their kids to practice mindfulness biblically.
How to Connect with Your Child at Any Age
Connection is essential for effective parenting. Here we explore a variety of ways you can connect with your child at every stage of development.
What is Parent Counseling and Do I Need It?
If you are struggling to be the kind of parent you would like to be, parent counseling might be right for you. Find out how it is different from coaching and how it can help.
How to Help Kids Feel Safe in a (sometimes) Unsafe World
Safety is a primal need. Let's explore how parents can help kids feel safe in a sometimes unsafe world. Includes tips for Christian parents.
How to Help a Child Who Has Lost Social Skills Due to the Pandemic
Some kids are struggling socially right now. Here are 9 steps parents can take to help a child who has lost social skills. Help them re-engage and re-connect.
How to Trust God’s Calling as a Christian Parent
You may be struggling right now as a Christian parent, overwhelmed with your role. Let's look to the Bible for assurances that God has equipped you for the task.
How to Find a Therapist Who is Right for You
It can be hard to find a therapist that "fits." Here are some tips to help you find a therapist that is right for you.
How to Increase Your Children’s Emotional Intelligence: A Christian Perspective
With all that we face, it is important that we help develop our children's emotional intelligence. Here are some concrete tips from a Christian perspective.
Should I Hide My Faith Struggles From My Kids?
As Christian parents, we want to raise kids with a strong faith. But what if we are having faith struggles ourselves? Let's look to the Bible for answers.
How to Disciple Your Children at Every Age
Now more than ever, we need to raise kids who have deep roots of faith. This post explores a number of different things you can do to disciple your children at every age.
Ways to Help Kids Examine Their Hearts
Self-examination and looking deep into our hearts with the eyes of Jesus is a discipline. Here are some concrete ways to help your kids examine their hearts.
How to Help Your Preschooler with Transitions
Does your little one struggle to leave playdates? These 5 tips will equip you with the tools needed to help your preschooler with transitions.
How to Get Your Parenting Back on Track: Tips for Christian Parents
The fuller our lives get, the easier it is to let our parenting slide. If you are a weary Christian parent, here are some tips to help you re-engage and get your parenting back on track.
3 Reasons Why Kids Don’t Listen to Their Parents
If you find that your kids don't listen to you, these three reasons might uncover the reason why, and what you can do about it.
How Christians Can Fight Fear
It's easy to let the headlines fill us with fear lately. We can either turn off all connection with the outside world or we can fill our hearts up with something else entirely.
Should Christian Parents Demand Immediate Obedience From Their Kids?
We all want kids who obey. But should we expect immediate obedience? As always, the Bible has some answers to this question. Includes a practical application.
Does God Give People Whatever They Ask For?
Jesus says something really shocking about prayer in John 14. This devotional will help kids understand the intent behind His words.