21 Consequences for Kids That Really Work
Ideas from the experts and the trenches, these creative consequences for kids will mean you’re never disappointed with the age-old “time-out” again.
Obedience
How to Think of Better Punishments for Kids
Do your kids ever do things that make your blood boil? You’re not alone! These three steps will help you think of better punishments for kids, EVEN when you’re mad! I was only about halfway up the stairs when I saw it. The squiggly black line trailed horizontally on the wall as far as I…
Pointing a Rebellious Child to God
Should we point a rebellious child to God? How do we do it as parents? Does it even work? Here are some keys for pointing the rebellious child to truth. Angry fists and hateful slurs flew deadly in the living room. I peeled the perpetrator off the victim and sent her to her room. She bolted…
Teaching Your Child the Importance of Obedience
We don’t want our kids to just look like they’re obeying. We want them to learn the importance of obedience and then desire to obey. These tips can help! When I first started this parenting gig, it was all about me. *cough* I did label my discipline efforts like most parents as “good parenting” or “Christian…
How to Get Kids to Listen and Actually Do What You Ask
Are you tired of repeating yourself to your kids? Believe it or not, here’s how to get kids to listen AND actually do what you ask! I looked down at the coat that was still lying on the floor. My voice bellowed out to the offending child, “Didn’t I ask you to pick this coat…
How to Teach Your Kids to Stop Interrupting
Are you tired of telling your child to stop interrupting? Do you have a child that relentlessly interrupts you? This simple tip is sure to help! I remember being on a video conference call (with people I really wanted to impress) when it happened. I was all smiles in the camera, microphone on, when my…