Two of your kids are fighting, another one won’t pick up his toys, and your teenager just revealed the tattoo she got without your permission. You’re exhausted, and all you want is peace. You’re not alone. For many, disciplining children is a daily challenge. When it comes to discipline in my home, I only have …
Behavioral/Emotional
I, like many other earnest people of faith, spent the first half of my church life trying to avoid displeasing my pastor instead of pleasing God.
This misunderstood emotion can provide us with life experiences that can help us change for the better.
This prideful man just doesn’t want to come clean and admit he made a mistake. So he plays word games.
False guilt has nothing to do with what’s true and accurate, nor is it related to true repentance. Rather, it is usually the fear of disapproval in disguise.
With awareness and planning, the adoption journey can be one that promotes growth, blessings, and healing for all involved.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help when needed, and don’t be frozen in your fears of what others will think or say.
The most successful adoptive families are those who know they need support and know how to draw upon every resource available.
How to recognize the causes of teenage anger, and whether it’s just pushback and a desire for respect, or perhaps a more serious discipline issue.
Here are three ways parents encourage their kids to misbehave.