A common source of discouragement among parents is that they see what their child needs, they want to make changes, but the other parent doesn't agree or isn't willing to cooperate....
Every family needs both management and leadership. Which do you emphasize and what do you need to develop in your life to be most effective to guide your tribe? Knowing the difference between management and leadership can provide helpful insights into your family dynamic....
Live Discussion on Anxiety in Children and Young People with Dr. Scott Turansky. Learn a biblical, practical approach....
When addressing anxiety, it’s usually necessary to embrace a multi-tool approach. Notice how the following tools can work independently but also dove-tail together to form a more complete strategy....
Anxiety is a difficult problem in anyone’s life. Parents’ hearts go out to their children who suffer from emotional overload, racing thoughts, and continual feelings of unrest because of anxiety. That’s not what childhood is supposed to be like....
God didn’t create our hearts big enough to hold all of the worries and concerns about life. For those who are concerned about the future, he said, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of...
Understanding how God made a person can provide extremely helpful tools for managing anxiety. The following truths alone or in combination can have a powerful effect on a child’s emotional state. Spiritual solutions for emotional challenge usually provide the deepest change....
Continual fears and feeling upset can dominate a child’s lifestyle. Kids can develop tendencies to process the world as dangerous, to imagine harm, and feel a lack of control....
Remember that kids eat more at different stages of growth. Furthermore, many children have a narrow range of things they like to eat. You don't have to cook only what they like. Make a variety of foods but allow children to opt out of eating...
Parents sometimes give privileges to young people who aren't responsible enough to handle them. Privileges are things like being home alone, having an email account, carrying a cell phone, going to the mall with friends, or being able to stay up late....