6 Ways to Respond to a Strong-Willed Child

By Danny Huerta, PsyD, MSW, LCSW, LSSW Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels Raising strong-willed children can be demanding, but it’s also incredibly gratifying. When taught with patience and firm, loving guidance, they can become life-changing leaders. Have you ever pictured the apostle Paul as a strong-willed child during his early years? Have you ever … Continue reading 6 Ways to Respond to a Strong-Willed Child

Parenting Is More Than Behavior Modification

By Josh Zeichik, CAP® Photo by Victoria Borodinova from Pexels If we were to stop and scan the scriptures for advice on parenting, one of the themes that would stick out is that God is concerned about the state of our hearts, rather than simply behavior modification. I think we have all been there. Your … Continue reading Parenting Is More Than Behavior Modification

Five Characteristics of Biblical Discipline

By Chip Ingram Photo by August de Richelieu from Pexels Sometimes it's hard to know if you're disciplining your children effectively. Try using these five measures from the Bible. In This Series: 1. 4 Parenting Styles and Effective Child Discipline 2. What the Bible Says About Discipline 3. Five Characteristics of Biblical Discipline 4. Discipline … Continue reading Five Characteristics of Biblical Discipline

Take the Faith Model Challenge:

My son’s response, when asked about his grandparent’s influence on his faith journey, was this: “The biggest thing they did for my faith journey or really just what impacted me the most is how they lived and not what they said.” Let that sink in: how they lived and not what they said. That is … Continue reading Take the Faith Model Challenge: