13 Ways to Build Resilience In Your Children

By Sophia Auld · November 18, 2020

Published in Families, Adolescence, Communication, COVID-19, Culture, Discipline, Disicpleship, Education, Emerging Adults, Family Life, Guest Posts, Inspiration, Parenting, Personal Growth, Teen Behaviors, Values

I’m not sure we think enough about the issue of building resilience with our kids. I thought this was another excellent blog from ChristianParenting.org. Also,…

Tuesday Video: The Unique Connection

By [reposted by] Jim Burns · November 17, 2020

Published in Families, A.W.E., Communication, Inspiration, Parenting

Pandora released a powerfully emotional ad about the special bond between moms and their children, and it hit parents right in the feels. Click here…

The Family Contract

By Jim Burns · November 16, 2020

Published in Families, Adolescence, Communication, Discipline, Education, Emerging Adults, Family Conflict, Family Life, Parenting, Personal Growth, Stress, Teen Behaviors, Values

The Family Contract Perhaps one of the most effective consequence and discipline tools is what many call the “family contract.” Basically, the family contract involves…

Culture Post: Stressed-Out Teachers Can Lead to Disruptive Students, More Suspensions

By [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · November 13, 2020

Published in Families, Culture, Education, Teen Behaviors

In a recent study, researchers from the University of Missouri say that stress felt by teachers can have a “trickle-down effect” on their students. This unfortunately can lead to more disruptive behavior and more disciplinary measures, like suspensions.