7 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Improve Your Child’s Behavior
The day included tears, angry words, and bad behavior from my child. But by nighttime, as I sat on his bed, the day’s events felt…
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7 Opportunities You Miss to Connect With Your Teen Daily
I don’t know about you, but my days can get full. Between work, kids’ extra curricular activities, caring for our 1-year-old foster child, and just…
4 Things a Daughter Needs From Her Dad First
As I handed my young daughter the package, her face lit up like a Christmas tree. She tore open the wrapping paper and gasped as…
5 Little Things That Can Make a Big Difference in Your Children’s Lives
The International Space Station is powered by eight solar panels, each of which is longer than a Boeing 777 airplane. If the ISS were ever…
10 Ways to Separate Ignorance From Willful Disobedience
Author Steve Farrar wrote about the time he and his sons visited a conference center. Just outside the main entrance was a clear sign: “Stay…
5 Tools for Fighting Well With Your Teen
I hate conflict. I have teenagers. So conflict’s going to happen, and parent teenager conflict can be especially trying. I remember years ago having an…
5 Times Your Kids Need to See You Angry
I looked at my wife and said, “I’m calling the principal.” I’m not normally that guy. I can count on one hand the number of…
Manage Holiday Stress: Dealing With Family Drama
Spending time with family during the holidays can be one of the most beautiful parts of the season, but it often serves as a source…
Why Self-Care Is Vital During The Holidays
The holidays are family gatherings, unending shopping, a plethora of social groups, and a source of stressful situations for many. Since your calendar can quickly…
3 Ways to Validate Your Child’s Feelings
My daughter was frustrated at messing up the chords I was teaching her. She threw her guitar to the floor. “I can’t do it!” she…