Parenting From The Source

School shootings continue to be a topic of discussion on television. How do you make your kids feel safe? Friends talk about it, teachers instruct about lock-downs, and TV airways retell the stories. Find the Signs That They Are Worried Because small children don’t have enough understanding or words, they may not ask questions. That [...]

In my last post, I listed several possible causes of rebellion. See What Causes Rebellion? Today, I will look at the first one only – the failure to be as good as an older sibling. One approach to child psychology says that all behavior of a younger child is driven by the need to catch up [...]

When a child is rebellious, there is always an underlying cause. In a nutshell, the child is trying to find a way to feel better. Even when parents are trying their best to make each child feel loved and special, he or she may see things differently. Examine your child’s situation from his or her [...]

There are three aspects to consider when we want to change the behavior of a rebellious child. Each is equally important and will be addressed separately. 3 Issues Related to Behavior Change Something is causing the child to rebel. There is a definite remedy related to the cause. There must be consistent discipline even while [...]

God’s Word says, “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. (Exodus 20:12). If we are divorced, we can’t just ignore that commandment because we don’t like the father or mother of our children. There are three things we can do to make divorce easier for the [...]

We saw the movie, The Help, last Sunday. I laughed, I cried, and I cheered. It’s a great story to explain the “separate but equal” period of our history…a period that is shameful. But, I left the movie cheering the courage of those who paved the way for greater equality. Children need to understand “separate [...]