The book of Proverbs reminds us that we are to disciple our children (Prov. 1:8). But to do that—to be good disciplers—we need relationships with our kids that are honest and open. We need to know what is really going on with them so we can help encourage godly thinking. But kids don’t always cooperate. Sometimes they don’t want to talk with us, and at a surprisingly young age, … [Read more...]
The flipside: Coaching parents to uncover strength within a child’s weakness
Parents are often frustrated by the behavior of their kids. Dr. Scott Turansky shares a helpful insight that you can pass along to parents to give them hope: Many of the moms and dads in your church struggle with parenting issues. Starting Tuesday, May 17, our Care Issue will be Parenting God’s Way. That week we’ll share articles that explain: How you can … [Read more...]