Posts for Discipline

What are the odds that your child cheats?

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 stu… read more

Do you know the power of silence?

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… read more

Why do we need clear boundaries for our kids?

Imagine…no rules, no boundaries on the basketball court.  Players can run wherever they want…and there’s never a foul.  Well, you get the picture…it w… read more

Know the foundational principles of effective discipline

You've probably noticed by now that each child is very unique.  And that means that you need to uniquely discipline them when they've disobeyed you. E… read more

Ever feel like a referee in a boxing match?

A friend of mine with three teen boys once said they never get into fights.  Wow!  I can’t relate to that.  My mom and dad did a good job encouraging … read more