Q&A: Helping My Child with a Bad Attitude
Q: My son continually has a bad attitude. We would like to help him with it, what can we do? Gary: Make sure your son feels loved. I know that you love him, the question is does your son feel loved?...
View ArticleDiscipline Is Not a Negative Word
The word discipline is not a negative word, nor is it to be equated with spanking or yelling at children. The word discipline means literally “to train”. Without positive discipline children will...
View ArticleDeveloping Responsibility
If we want our children to become responsible adults, we must teach them when they are young. Requiring a child to ‘make his bed’ or vacuum her floor are first steps in developing responsibility. And...
View ArticlePositive Influence
Children are greatly influenced by parents. We want to make sure that the influence is positive. First, we love our children. Then, we train them. Training involves having rules and setting...
View ArticleQ&A: I’m The Disciplinarian
Q: As the mom, I have the reputation as the disciplinarian toward the kids while my husband is looked at as the “fun one” who stays out of conflict. What steps can we take to balance this out? Gary:...
View ArticleIn Conflict with Child’s Sexual Behavior
In the fifties it was called “shacking up”. Today it’s “cohabitation,” or simply “living together.” So what are Christian parents to do when they find themselves in conflict with their child’s sexual...
View Article53 Hours a Week
Is technology bringing your family closer together, or is it driving your family apart? The average American child spends 53 hours a week with media and technology. It is easy for parents to use the...
View ArticleQ&A: Dealing with a Secretive Teen
Q: Gary, my teenager is somewhat secretive. How do I monitor their activity without violating trust? Gary Chapman: I think teenagers being secretive often has to do with their whole move toward...
View ArticleYour Unhappy Marriage May be More Harmful to Your Children than You Realize
We’re often warned about the detrimental effects divorce can have on children: It can make them insecure, worried, or harm their ability to have a successful marriage later on in life. If you find...
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