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It happened with God. Allowing a child to choose his own discipline can be a good thing. Before you roll your eyes at me, consider the example given in scripture. God gave David three choices for consequences (discipline). David was allowed to choose from one of those three. David chose, instead, to let God choose…
Winning when worn out Nothing, but nothing, wears a parent out more than a child who is controlling, manipulative, pouty, or demanding. If you know my kids and former foster kids, you already know how I know. The solution is to beat the child at his own mettle.1 You must outwit your child and do…
You disagree with parenting? Parenting is hard enough without so many voices disagreeing with how we raise our kids. At the same time, if a child is endangered or is emotionally abused, it’s time to speak up. It’s not so wrong to not always agree, but how we go about it when we disagree about…
What Mind over Matter is. Mind over matter helps in mommying. Parenting is one of the hardest things we ever do. That’s because it’s 24/7. There is no time off and no “normal” work week of five days a week from 9 to 5! Sure, there are times you go away for an evening or…
The Problem. When there are no consequences for misbehavior, there’s a problem. Sadly, the problem is more with the parent than the child. It is rare to find a child who will deliver his own consequence for poor behavior. If a child isn’t going to do it, then who is? Whose responsibility is it? I…
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