How to Set Boundaries
Last week, we talked about why you set boundaries with your children. As a quick review, we set boundaries to protect health and safety, and to guide morals. But just how …
prevention
Selfishness and Rebellion Are Not Outgrown
In Shepherding a Child’s Heart, Tedd Tripp states: “Selfishness is not outgrown. Rebellion against authority is not outgrown” (page 23). I really liked these statements when I read this book. …
How To Prep Baby for Family Mealtime
Tips to get your baby or toddler ready to join the family at mealtime rather than always eating alone. Get tips to help with family meals. Tips to get your …
Discipline Strategy: Think Prevention First
One of the most powerful discipline strategies you have is to prevent negative behavior before it happens. Read about how to prevent rather than react. One of the best positive …
A Simple One-Liner To Keep Your Preschooler On Track
A perfect discipline phrase to help your preschooler on track and doing what she should be doing. This one-liner is simple and effective. On Becoming Preschoolwise talks about two …
Proactive and Directive Parenting
Proactive and Directive Parenting. How to direct your child to do right behavior before he or she chooses to do something they shouldn’t. In On Becoming Babywise II, we learn …
Training in Times of Non-Conflict
Training in Times of Non-Conflict. How to get your child to obey before there is disagreement or conflict. Obedience training and first time obedience. Training in times of non-conflict means that …