Christmas is a highlight in the life of most children, but much of the benefit is focused on what they get. In fact, some children feel entitled and their expectations create tension. What appears to be demandingness puts a...
Spiritual training is more than taking your kids to church or praying before dinner. In order for children to face a world that is hostile to Christianity they must have a strong spiritual core....
We all know that children go through developmental stages. Are you making the necessary parenting shifts as your child develops?...
Here are some ways to be intentional this year about making Christmas special for you and your family....
On Sunday, August 16, 2020 I, Dr. Scott Turansky, shared an important message with young people that every parent would benefit from listening to along with their teens. It answers the following questions...
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....
Of all the things you do in parenting the most important job you have is to teach your children godly values and convictions. The Bible is the guidebook for life and when people, including children, follow it, then good things happen. But how can you...
Grandparents meet a special need in the life of their grandchildren. In fact studies show that kids believe that grandparents are very important and value their relationships with them. Furthermore, most grandparents find their role very rewarding....
The most-often-asked parenting question is, "What do I do when my kids act out in the grocery store?" It's frustrating when children throw tantrums, run away, whine, complain, or disobey in the store. It would be nice to have a little booklet entitled, "How to...
Waiting is hard. Whether it’s a new attitude or an annoying behavior that needs to stop. It takes time for a child’s heart to change. Waiting for God to change the heart requires patience, hope, and clear vision....