by Kim | Feb 2, 2023 | Common Problems, Peer Orientation
This article is adapted from an excerpt from my book Discipleship Parenting: Planting the Seeds of Faith. ***** Securely attached children respond relatively quickly to gentle redirection and guidance from their parents; they see their parents as their best bet in the...
by Kim | Jan 11, 2023 | Anxiety, Gentle Discipline, Love
He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water,Which yields its fruit in its seasonAnd its leaf does not wither;And in whatever he does, he prospers. -Psalm 1:3 Over the weekend, we lost a huge tree in our yard during the “bomb cyclone” that hit...
by Kim | Jan 12, 2022 | Anxiety, Empathy
One of the most important articles I ever wrote on this blog is my “Tears of Futility” article in which I explained why emotionally healthy children have to find their sadness when they’re disappointed; otherwise they become stuck, and stuck children can become...
by Kim | Jan 7, 2022 | Anxiety, Common Challenges Podcasts, Common Problems, Podcast Episodes
All kids are fearful sometimes, but how can we tell when normal childhood fears cross over into something that should concern us? What’s covered in this show: 1. Why you can’t eliminate all fear and anxiety in your child’s life. Emergence: Emergent...
by Kim | Jan 8, 2021 | Anxiety, Empathy, Family Rituals, Radiant Faith
Grab a cup of coffee, your favorite snack, and come hang out with me! FREE webinar on January 23 (noon PST). Tools for passing on the faith to your children during any crisis, including COVID. The pandemic presents unique challenges for parents, but we are the answer...
by Kim | Oct 15, 2020 | Common Challenges Podcasts, Common Problems, Podcast Episodes, Sleep
Note from Kim: Ooops! A reader kindly alerted me that this show, which I released back in July, wasn’t working. I’ve uploaded the file again and re-released it. Thank you! ****** Parents get plenty of advice about how they should handle sleep issues with...
