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.
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A Christian Parenting Tool that Addresses the Heart
This discipleship tool for Christian parents can be used with 3-7 year olds to address not just outward behavior, but the heart.
Using Ice Cream to Illustrate God’s Love: A Devotional for Kids
What do ice cream and God have to do with each other? A lot, apparently! You can use this yummy treat as a way to illustrate God's love, protection and salvation to your children.
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.
Non-Technology Activities For When Your Kids Are Bored
Many parents get frustrated when their kids are bored despite having a house full of toys. Here's a free printable with non-technology activities for kids of all ages.
How to Handle a Sensitive Preschooler
If you have a sensitive preschooler, you will need to arm yourself with the right information and skills in order to teach and train her how to cope in a non-sensitive world. Here we will give you those tools you need.
What to Do When Your Baby or Toddler Hits You
Simple but effective things you can do if and when your toddler hits you.
How to Discipline Nine, Ten and Eleven Year Olds
Tweens are not an easy bunch to parent. Here we will explore the unique challenges of parenting this age group and some proactive things you can do to stay ahead of the peer pressure curve.
How to Discipline Six, Seven and Eight Year Olds
Our parenting skills and methods need to adjust as our kids age. Here you will learn effective ways to train and discipline your elementary aged child.
How to Discipline Three, Four and Five Year Olds
Preschoolers can be a tough bunch. Here you will learn effective ways to discipline 3, 4, and 5 years old
How to Discipline a Two Year Old
The "terrible twos" don't have to be so terrible! Most of your work during this developmental stage will be in the form of education and re-direction. You will learn that consistency is key and that "no" doesn't have to be the most-used word in your home.
How to Discipline a One Year Old
Much of the work you will do during this developmental stage will have to do with structure and setting limits. You and your toddler will have a much better time if routines fill his day and if attentiveness and persistence formulate your parenting.
How to Discipline a Baby – The importance of training from day one
Discipline is not a four letter word. Fundamentally, it has to do with training. And, yes, even babies need that. Here you will learn how you can gently but effectively train your baby in the first year of life.
10 Common Parenting Mistakes
Here we will go through 10 of the most common parenting mistakes and how to avoid them.
How to Help a Child Who Wants to Give Up
Kids who give up easily are said to demonstrate a display of inadequacy. Here we explore what's behind the behavior and how to help a child who wants to give up.
How to Address 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.
How to Handle Controlling Behavior in Children
Do you have a child with control issues? Learn what is behind controlling behavior and what you can do about it.
How to Address Attention-Seeking Behavior in Children
Does your child display attention-seeking behavior? Find out what to look for as well as effective ways you can train and correct these behaviors.