It’s natural for your child to get angry sometimes. But when their temper starts growing out of control, it may be time to pull in the reins. Here are 3 signs that your child may have an anger problem. First, your child may have an anger problem if they seek out arguments even when everything is at peace. Second, it may be a problem if they are easily frustrated when learning something new. Finally, anger may be...
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When my boys were young, I couldn’t imagine what they’d be like as men. But before I knew it, they were growing up. Learning to catch in the backyard turned into Friday night touchdowns. The spelling bee turned into the SAT. And chasing girls on the playground turned into looking at girls in their prom gown. But before our boys become men, there are a few things we need to teach them. First, teach him to be...
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Most kids have to be told more than once to do things. They have to be constantly reminded over and over to clean their room, be nice to their siblings, or finish their homework. After all of this, it’s no wonder parents are exhausted! This problem that all parents face is the problem of motivating their children. But with the help of Dr. Scott Turansky, this problem can be solved. So to motivate our kids, Dr....
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Most families don't have a plan for dealing with anger. They just continue on, hoping things will get better. When families don't resolve their anger, however, they just keep trying to start over. Trying again is helpful, but we each need to have a bigger plan if we want negative patterns or anger to change.
Five Steps toward an Anger-Management Plan
There are five essential steps in helping children deal...
Author Joe White suggests seven ways to motivate our children in whatever they do. First, have realistic expectations of your child. Not every child will make straight A’s or start on their sports team. Second, be a model of motivation. Your child needs to see you loving your work, exercising, and celebrating goals achieved. Third, make sure your child breaks a mental and physical “sweat.” Don’t over protect...
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In the midst of gaining great friendships, your child may also find some frenemies along the way. A frenemy is someone who says they’re your friend but who routinely does things to hurt your feelings or stir-up trouble. Disentangling your child from the tentacles of a hurtful “friend” may require a bit of maneuvering on your part. Here are two ways to handle your child’s frenemy. First, help your child understand...
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Each day, our kids are experiencing new things and making new mistakes. All the while, these moments are shaping and growing them. As parents, we’re called to come alongside our children and lift them up as they grow. Here are 5 ways encourage your kids. First, let them make some decisions. Seek out opportunities for your child make their own decisions regarding various situations. After they’ve made a good...
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