Kendra Smiley

“Don’t be obsessed with getting more material things. Be relaxed with what you have. Since God assured us, ‘I’ll never let you down, never walk off and leave you…’” —Hebrews 13:5, The Message 1. Teach them develop good spending habits while …

No parent wants her child to lie. The hope is that you can trust every word that comes from the lips of your offspring.  Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. So if lying is, in a sense, inevitable, let’s take a look at what a parent …

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. (Proverbs 22:6) You may remember the news story out of California a couple of years ago. A woman was suing McDonald’s because …

Compliant children very seldom cross the boundaries set by parents. Stubborn children may react and cross the line — with much regret. A strong-​​​​willed child will not stay behind the line simply to please you. The key for the parent of any child is consistent, …

Listening is often difficult for parents. Below you will find strategies to help you become a better listener. An obvious component to being a good listener is being available. Most meaningful conversation occurs person to person. If you’re trying to connect simply by texting …

Children are willing to ask one parent and then the next to get the desired answer. Parental communication is key to combating this divisive strategy. Children determine from an early age which parent they should ask for permission in which circumstance. …