school age
Misbehaviour moments
Written by Bridgette Booth
A child’s repeated misbehaviour can be frustrating to parents, but Ali Dent found a way to turn her child’s wrongdoing into positive learning experiences. First, Ali measures her children’s view of right and wrong. If her son Jonathan takes something from his brother, she pulls Jonathan aside.Raising kids who love Christ
Written by Mark Holmen
As parents, we all want what is best for our children. We want them to live happy, healthy lives while they also stay away from the at-risk behaviours of sex, drugs, alcohol and gangs. And as I’ve had the opportunity to speak to parents literally all over the world, what I see are parents who desperately want to do a better job parenting than in the household they grew up in.Too old for a bedtime?
Written by Valeria Vick
“Bedtimes are for babies” is a popular refrain for tweens. Admitting to their peers that they have a scheduled bedtime causes some tweens to balk, even when their bodies are starved for a needed nine to 10 hours of sleep each night.
When the little things mean a lot
Written by Allison Akey
Do you ever wonder what memories your children will treasure when they become adults? Down the road, you may be surprised by what they recall.
Are you helping or enabling?
Written by Candy Arrington
Some tweens have a problem being responsible for their belongings.
Tara was halfway to her appointment when her cellphone rang. It was her son Miles.
“Mom, I forgot my lunch.”
“Miles! This is the third time this week.”
“I know. I’m sorry. Can you bring it?”
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