We all want our kids to learn, grow, and succeed in life. But it’s so tempting to be there all the time for every need, that our kids never have the opportunity to fail. In the book , we write about choosing to allow failure and success. Let’s take a look at that concept and get some clarity. Choosing to allow failure is as simple as…
As moms, we have a lot on our plate running a household! Just look at the start of the day. You make sure the kids get up in the morning and ready for school. You ask “Are you all ready to walk out the door?” and of course they say “Yes” which really means I still have to brush my teeth, do my hair, and study…
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What happens when parents give authority to their children? We look at the dangers of push-over parenting.
Too often people believe the lie that the opposite of love is discipline.
Dr. Bill welcomes Jim Burns from the HomeWord Center for Youth and Family to talk about Confident Parenting.
The importance of self-control is often overlooked in our busy world.
Even though high school graduates won’t be heading off to college for three months, Jeff Schadt says now is the time to get them prepared. Jeff is founder of the Youth Transition Network, and will join us to talk about students walking away from their faith and how to reverse this growing trend. Helpful, strategic advice and hope…
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How should parents talk to their kids about drugs and alcohol?
It’s so hard to now look at our beautiful 4-year-old and think that we were absolutely devastated just one week after she was born… You see… we had spent the nine months leading up to our firstborn’s birth planning for her future – we had envisioned her playing on Daddy’s basketball team, singing beautifully like her aunts, being smart,…
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He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”
