Purposeful Parenting. Building Godly Character.
Are you an angry parent? How does an angry parent affect a child? I mention the importance of not dealing with our children in anger at most of my workshops, and have had many parents come to me saying that they struggle with this. (especially those who have a difficult child!) Many moms have come to me in tears admitting… Read More
Has your anger hurt the relationship with your children? Anger is one of the most common reasons that we lose the hearts of our children. However, it is possible to restore relationships damaged by anger, and win back the hearts of our children. Recently I posted the following status on my Facebook page: Parents who want to influence their children can’t… Read More
A question I get asked often at conferences is this: Is there help and hope for the angry mom? Many moms have come to me in tears admitting they are really having a hard time with their anger, and they feel guilty because no matter how many times they determine to not let it happen again, it does. As parents who… Read More
Anger is an emotion that all of us feel at times, and it is important to remember that being angry in itself is NOT a bad thing. Anger becomes a bad thing when we respond to it in the wrong ways – yelling, losing control, saying hurtful things, etc. When we allow anger to control us and we react to… Read More
In my last two posts, we have covered the first 3 things that often lead kids to rebellion: Our own resistance to authority, allowing passive rebellion, and lack of training. If you missed them, you can read them here: 5 Things That Lead Kids to Rebellion – Part 1 5 Things That Lead Kids to Rebellion – Part 2 Today… Read More