The topic of maturity is much understated and needs to be taught in our homes and churches , as immaturity is the root of many, many relationship problems. So let’s take a brief look at it. Hopefully this excerpt from my book, Handbook to Joy-Filled Parenting, Chapter Two, will tickle your thoughts to want to […]
Daily Parenting Tip–Training is long term
Training a child in the way he should go is a very long and slow process. We have to look at the fact that we have over twelve years to influence and train. Much of the foundation is laid in the first three to five years, but the process continues much longer. Try not to […]
Daily Parenting Tip–Consequences
Proper consequences are a great teacher for all of us. The definition of consequences is “a logical result.” The definition of punishment is “to cause pain for a crime.” Good parents use consequences not punishment. Yes, consequences bring pain, but when used correctly, the child learns the logical result of what they did and the […]
What is Joy? Part 2
In Part 1 I talked about joy buckets and keeping them full. But what is a joy bucket and why does it matter if it’s full or not? Everyone has a place in their brain that Dr. Jim Wilder has affectionately named the joy bucket. This part of the brain is where joy is built […]
Daily Parenting Tip–Consistency
My son, Jim, suggested I do a daily parenting tip right out of my Handbook to Joy-Filled Parenting. The first tip is about consistency. Children want secure, consistent boundaries One of the most important traits a parent can exhibit when parenting is consistency. If you struggle with consistency and self-control in your own life, it would […]
What Is Joy-Part 1?
Every day I think about joy in one way or another. Knowing how to keep my joy bucket full and how to return to joy when upset has changed my life. Joy means “someone is glad to be with me; I’m the sparkle in someone’s eye.” Thanks to my mentor, Jim Wilder, I understand the […]