Parenting • Discipline Q&A: Defiant or too young to understand? What are your thoughts on discipline in the early childhood years? How soon should I begin disciplining in earnest? Article
Parenting • Discipline How to discipline your kids and teach respect For many, disciplining children is a daily challenge. When it comes to discipline in my home, I only have one rule: r... Article
Parenting • Rebellion Q&A: Disciplining my strong-willed adolescent Make a determined effort to stay in touch with your teenager's feelings and cultivate an awareness of the day-to-day ... Article
Parenting • Discipline Q&A: Is it okay to discipline a friend's child? Talk to the other parents ahead of time about the essential, non-negotiable rules in your home, so they’ll know how t... Article
Parenting • Discipline Helping kids who procrastinate on school work What’s really behind all the dilly-dallying and delaying? Is procrastination simply laziness or lack of self-discipli... Article
Parenting • Discipline Teaching self-control: Guiding your child with discipline The focus of this type of discipline is retraining rather than punishment, with an emphasis on modelling of preferred... Article
Parenting • Discipline How to avoid being a pushover parent Their world is inhabited by kids raised by pushover parents – think bully, dishonest classmate, abusive boyfriend or ... Article
Parenting • Discipline Q&A: Managing your preschooler's imaginary play A preschooler's imagination can be a wonderful thing. However, keep your eyes and ears open for a few situations that... Article
Parenting • Discipline Tips for helping your child behave How can you help your child behave nicely without giving in or giving up? Focusing on what children do right helps th... Article
Parenting • Faith and parenting How to pray for our children As you mature in the discipline of prayer, the Holy Spirit will show you which prayers are most important for you and... Article
Parenting • Boundaries Q&A: What if my child wants a radical hairstyle? All kids want to feel heard and to feel that their desires will be honoured. So instead of brushing off his hairstyle... Article
Parenting • Discipline 12 ways to keep calm and carry on when your kids are trying your patience Try these ideas to help you stay composed. Remember, your kids will learn how to manage their own anger by watching y... Article
Parenting • Discipline Dealing with misbehaviour moments A child’s repeated misbehaviour can be frustrating to parents, but Ali Dent found a way to turn her child’s wrongdoin... Article
Parenting • Boundaries Teaching kids how to calm their emotions: The Stoplight Approach Learn how the simple analogy of a traffic light can powerfully help your child – and you too! Article