Having a hard time with time out? Do you find yourself caught in a battle of the wills? Before you throw your hands up in despair, I have some answers for you! Read on to find out how you can handle this common parenting dilemma.
Category - Challenges and Solutions
Common behavior problems that children exhibit and solutions that address the cause.
Using the Circle of Blessing with Kids
This tool is a Christian parent's best friend. With it, you will be able to clearly communicate to your children what their behavior reveals about their heart and what they need to do to enjoy the blessings that come from obedience. Free printable included!
Solutions for Your Kid’s Messy Room
Is there a "mess-maker" in your house? If so, you are not alone. Here are some practical tips on how you can guide your child to a neater room and help him keep it that way. We will also consider personal temperament as an important factor in this issue.
A Way to Help Children Stop Fighting
Here we will explore our conflict resolution plan for children. We'll go through each step one by one.
Teaching Children Conflict Resolution Skills
Here we'll explain how you can teach your children S.T.A.L.L., our technique for conflict resolution. It's best to introduce any new program or idea during times of calm. We'll talk about using role play and brainstorming to walk your kids through the various steps.
What You Can do About Tattling
Not all tattles are created equal! Knowing what your child is after when he or she tattles will help you intervene effectively. Here we will go through some of the most common tattles and what you can do or say in response.
A Great Training Tool for Christian Parents
Changing our children's behavior is important, but addressing the heart attitudes behind those behaviors is what will create the lasting change we are looking for. Here we will go over our original parenting tool, Heart of the Matter Parenting Cards, what they are and how to use them with your...
Christian Parenting: How to Handle a Bossy Child
Do you have a bossy child? If so, these 7 tips will help you turn your little CEO-in-the-making into someone with more of a servant's heart.
Display of Inadequacy: Children Who Give Up
Helpless, hopeless kids who give up easily are said to demonstrate a display of inadequacy. If you have a child who just can't seem to live up to his own expectations, there are things you can do to help. You will learn the difference between praise and encouragement as well as the most effective...
Revenge-Seeking Behavior in Children
Often children who lash out and cause others pain do so because they are IN pain. Here you will learn what revenge-seeking behavior looks like in children and the most effective way to discipline a child who struggles in this area.
Controlling Behavior in Children
Learn what's motivating your child's controlling behavior as well as effective ways to address it.
Attention-Seeking Behavior in Children
Do you have an attention-addict in your home? Find out the different signs of an attention seeking child as well as effective ways you can train and correct these behaviors.
4 Goals of Misbehavior
Dinkmeyer and McKay wrote an excellent parenting book entitled, The Parent's Handbook. This post kicks off a four part series on the underlying motivators of misbehavior using the typology set forth by the authors of this book.
Should I Make My Child Apologize?
Do you force your children to apologize? Is it really anything more than mere words? Here we will explore ways to get to the real issue at hand: true repentance.
What to do with a Non-compliant Child: Tips to Increase Obedience
Do you have a child who rarely obeys the first time? Increase the likelihood that your "obedience challenged" child will comply with a role play technique called "obedience drills".
How to Stop Children from Fighting While Cooking Dinner
A simple but effective way to cook dinner in peace!