Help! I am always saying “No” to my toddler.
The toddler and teen years are when kids push the limits, so it is normal to feel like you are constantly saying “No”. Join us as we walk through how to become a “Yes” parent by offering choices and consequences. We talk about when children are old enough to understand consequences, how to redirect younger toddlers and the correct language to use that will set your child up for success.
Links for Supplemental Resources:
How do I set boundaries with my parents and in-laws?
Grandparents are a huge blessing to our children, but sometimes they do not realize that we parent differently than how we were raised. We will walk you through three steps that will show you how to affirm grandparents contributions, while still setting boundaries.
Links for Supplemental Resources:
- https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/four-truths-about-childhood-for-grandparents-to-embrace/
- https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/three-ways-to-strengthen-the-bond-with-your-grandkids/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px5AzUGaHow&list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRPOxygemmbhhIOCD67AvSx&index=13
How do I encourage my daughter to dress modestly?
The way we dress informs the world a little bit about you. We want to take shame and legalism out of the modesty discussion and make sure that we do not put the pressure of others' purity on our daughters. Instead join us as we discuss how to encourage our daughters to dress in a way that will highlight who they are and not put the focus on their body.
Help! What do I do when my child is not attending church?
When you regularly attend church and make God a priority, it is extremely hard to watch your college child not make that same choice. College is when a lot of kids make their faith their own and live that out in different ways. We will encourage you to give your child room to breathe and make their own choices, but continue to pursue them as a person and stay connected. Grace takes the long view and this time away from church may just be a small part of their story.
What to do if my child is a bully
As a parent, we are on alert and try to protect our children from being bullied, but what happens when we realize our child is the bully? Remember insecurity is at the core of bullying and you need to discover why your child is acting out. We will walk you through teaching your child to ask for forgiveness and how to work with the other parents as you build a safe community that encourages our children to repair relationships after they mess up.
How do I encourage my child when they don’t receive awards?
We live in a culture that focuses on achievement and grooms our children to desire recognition.
The scriptures are full of parables and ways that we can talk to our kids about how God sees us even when others don’t. Join us as we discuss how affirming our children’s gifts even those that are unseen is a powerful way to ease the pain and jealousy of lacking recognition and helps our kids celebrate others well.