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Why Do Children Lie?
Sin came into the world with a lie (“‘You will not certainly die,’ the serpent said to the woman.” Genesis 3:4) and it’s been hanging around ever since. So the simple answer to the question posed in...
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Egocentrism in Children
What is Egocentrism? Developmental psychologist, Jean Piaget, proposed four stages of cognitive development in children: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational and formal operational....
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A Parent’s Guide to Perfectionism in Kids
Do you have a perfectionist in your home? Do you see tears over the slightest mistake? Or frustration when things don’t go as planned? Some kids are very hard on themselves. They feel a burden to be...
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Stranger Danger: Teaching Kids About Strangers
Don’t talk to strangers. This is what we all tell our children. And we should. But we often leave it at that and offer little else by way of explanation. “What else is there to say?” you may ask. On...
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Bad Habits in Children: Ways to Overcome Them
Old habits are hard to break. Any adult who has struggled with one knows how true this is. Children can develop bad habits as well. These can include: biting fingernails, picking noses, chewing...
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The Importance of Affirming Children
Have you seen or read The Help? There is a phrase from this book by Kathryn Stockett that has stuck with me. It is from the scene when housekeeper, Aibileene Clark, sits little Mae Mobley on her lap,...
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Reaching the “Unreachable” Teenager – What Christian Parents Can Do
As our kids become teenagers, they begin the healthy developmental process of differentiation. In other words, they start to pull away. This happens because God has wired them to do so. Leave and...
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Helping Your Kids Make Good Decisions
Most kids are poor decision-makers. I am sure this comes as no surprise. They tend to focus on self-gratification and their own immediate perceived needs. Because of this, we tend to strip a lot of...
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Sibling Relationships and Their Impact on Child Development
As parents, we would like to think that we are the most influential people in our children’s lives, and for your oldest child this might very well be true. But studies have found that younger siblings...
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Christian Parenting: Talking to Kids about Premarital Sex
Talking to kids about premarital sex can be difficult. Having an analogy or activity as your conversation springboard can make it easier. Here we share an analogy that you can use to talk to your...
View ArticleUnderstanding Your Child’s Fear of the Dark
Many children go through a phase of being afraid of the dark. If you find yourself in a nightly battle with your child, here are some insights to help you get to the bottom of their fears.
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Dealing with Self-Centeredness in Young Children from a Christian Perspective
It is not uncommon for children between the ages of 2 and 7 to demonstrate self-centered behaviors. Developmentally, they tend to see life from their own perspective and view others as part of the...
View ArticleHow to Discipline a Baby – The importance of training from day one
Discipline is not a four letter word. Fundamentally, it has to do with training. And, yes, even babies need that. Here you will learn how you can gently but effectively train your baby in the first...
View ArticleHow to Discipline a Two Year Old
The "terrible twos" don't have to be so terrible! Most of your work during this developmental stage will be in the form of education and re-direction. You will learn that consistency is key and that...
View ArticleHow to Discipline Three, Four and Five Year Olds
Preschoolers can be a tough bunch. Here you will learn how to manage behaviors specific to this age group as well as parenting tools needed to effectively train and make the most of this very malleable...
View ArticleHow to Discipline Six, Seven and Eight Year Olds
Our parenting skills and methods need to adjust as our kids age. Here you will learn effective ways to train and discipline your elementary aged child. The post How to Discipline Six, Seven and Eight...
View ArticleHow to Discipline Nine, Ten and Eleven Year Olds
Tweens are not an easy bunch to parent. Here we will explore the unique challenges of parenting this age group and some proactive things you can do to stay ahead of the peer pressure curve. The post...
View ArticleHow to Handle a Sensitive Preschooler
If you have a sensitive preschooler, you will need to arm yourself with the right information and skills in order to teach and train her how to cope in a non-sensitive world. Here we will give you...
View ArticleIt’s Just a Phase: A Refreshing Look at Child Development
It can be hard to determine if difficult behaviors in our children are indicative of a more serious problem or if they are just a phase. Here we will take a look at some helpful insights on child...
View ArticleWhy Do Children Lie?
Lying is a common behavior problem in childhood. But why do some children lie more than others? And what can Christian parents do about it? Here we will explore some answers to both of these questions....
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