What are some practical ways to teach honesty to our kids? It really can be done with these simple practical ideas!   About six years ago, I first challenged my boys to pursue the adventure of living according to the knight’s code of conduct. I had stumbled upon this brilliant idea to inspire the moral imagination quite by accident… Read More

Today we are looking at Specific and Practical Ways to Teach Obedience, one of the most foundational character traits to teach our kids! Specific and Practical Ways to Teach Obedience Enter Our Strong-willed Show Stopper. “ARIA STOOOOPPP!!” I scream at my daughter. She had let go of my hand and was running full speed ahead toward the pool fully clothed and… Read More

Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education. ~~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Sr. A myriad of educational programs exists with lofty names such as “No Child Left Behind” and “Race to the Top.” All of these focus on academic training and leave little time for character development. Even parents who teach their own children are sometimes caught up… Read More

Teaching kindness to your children doesn’t have to be difficult, and can even be fun with these tips! Kindness. Something we as Christians are called to “clothe” ourselves with (Colossians 3:12); one of the greatest things we can receive; one of the most difficult things to learn to give. And yet, teach it we must, for we are all very… Read More

Character building in elementary aged kids creates some unique challenges for parents who want their kids to develop Godly character. I have noticed, with my own son, three areas that have significantly changed as he’s grown.  First, that complaints and grumbling have crept in as his responsibilities within our home have increased. The novelty of being grown up enough to… Read More

As parents, it is very important to be consistent in character training. Consistency offers stability not only for our children but for us as well. But how can I be a more consistent parent? Consistency is one word I dreaded hearing when I was in the earlier throes of motherhood. When I would hear the word consistency, I often heard… Read More

Character training in preschoolers really begins in toddlerhood. I know people often do not think of eighteen to thirty-six-month-olds as needing character training, but they really do! In our parenting seminars, we teach that the first four “character qualities” for toddlers are contentment, cheerfulness, submission, and obedience. Thus, when we are looking for tips for the character training of preschoolers, we… Read More

Do you find yourself asking, “How can I help my ADHD child with chores?” As a parent, you will face many challenges in raising your kids to do chores well. So many character traits are taught through this one area. If you are helping your child with ADHD do household chores, you already know that there are additional challenges you will… Read More