Every Monday for the next 5 weeks, I’ll be talking about 5 lies that can hurt your child. The first lie we tell our kids is, “You can be anything you want to be.” But that’s just not true. Now, in all fairness to us parents, our intention is not to lie…that word may be a bit too much. We say it because we want to encourage and inspire them. The problem is that saying, “You can be anything” is that we may be...
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That’s a strange question, but one that every parent needs to be able to answer. Sure, your kids know you love them, but they also want to know why you love them. They need to know that you don’t love them because they get good grades, because they’re a star athlete, or because they’re super talented. They need to know that you do love them for who they are…an incredible creation with infinite value, dignity...
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Okay, imagine you’re at a basketball game. But in this arena, there are no rules and no boundaries. After the whistle blows, the players fight for the ball, fall to the floor and start wrestling. It’s pure chaos. I know that illustration is crazy, but it shows the importance of having rules and boundaries in the game and what happens when they’re not present. Just as the boundaries on the basketball court...
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The teen years arrive and many parents look back and now think the toddler, tike and even tween years were just a stroll in the park compared to what they are experiencing now. Why? Here are 5 reasons why your teen may be rebelling. First, they are struggling for identity. Your teen is trying to answer the question, “Who am I?” They’re also seeking validation in who they are as a person, not in their performance....
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My kids have said to me, “Dad, everybody cheats at school!” Well, it may not be everybody, but a recent survey says three out of four high school students admitted to cheating on an exam at least once in the past year. Their reason? They say that it’s ok to cheat if you need to make a good grade…but it's not. Tell your children why cheating is wrong. First, cheating is stealing…and that’s against the law. ...
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Last night, as I stood at the kitchen sink, my son tried to push me aside, without saying a word. Well, rather than just correct him, my wife and I decided to employ a little role-play. As I stood at the sink again, she played the role of my son and said, “Dad, will you please excuse me? I’d like to wash my hands.” I said, “Sure, come on in.” and then moved out of the way. You see, telling our kids how to do...
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Do you know the power of silence? I’m Mark Merrill with today’s Family Minute. Sometimes we think that repeating ourselves over and over again in an angry, raised voice is the only way to get our children to obey. I’m definitely guilty of that. But here is a better way… Look your child in the eye. Say it once in a calm, firm voice, and then be silent. For example, you say, “Matthew, please brush your teeth...
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