Do you what your child to respect and honor the Creator of life?
If you want your child to be God-honoring, it is important that you bring God into conversations with your child on a regular basis. For your child to grow to respect the Creator, you need to be acknowledging the Creator. Find a creative way three to four times a day to bring God into your […]
When you do blow it—and you will.
If you do lose your temper when applying discipline to your child and end up acting like a child yourself, you need to cool down, breath, and then sit down with your child and apologize for your inappropriate behavior. Your child needs to see you admit wrong when you are wrong. When your behavior is […]
Discipline should be intentional and appropriate.
As a parent, you should discipline in a direct and intentional way that demonstrates to your child that you are in control and that the behavior requiring discipline is not acceptable. When you are “out of control” in giving discipline, your child will very likely ignore the discipline. Your child may be sitting down on […]
Every child requires discipline.
Discipline is a part of growing up. As a parent, this is your responsibility. However, don’t allow your discipline to be an adult shouting match where the child sees you more out of control that he or she is. Parents often “loose it.” When this happens, the child ends up being confused by the action.
Your child wants to do things WITH you!
More than anything, your child wants focused time with you. Everyday life can be full of adventure and packed full of great learning experiences. At the end of the day, make up a story that involved the same experience you had with your child that day. Andy Ant stories were all initially based on things […]