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The goal in dealing with a difficult child is to shape the will without breaking the spirit. Hitting both targets is sometimes easier said than done. Perhaps it will help to share a letter from a mother who was having a terrible time with her son Jake. Her description of this child and her responses to him illustrate precisely how not to deal with a difficult boy or girl.
When children fall and scrape their knees, parents typically meet their cries of pain with love and attention. Hugs, kind words, and a Band-Aid help soften the blow and ease the discomfort. But what should parents do when their adult sons and daughters experience heartache and anguish? How can parents help them through the difficult times that are sure to come? Challenging seasons are not always proof of failure, but they are always proof of humanity. Pain has a way of leveling the playing field. No amount of faith, success, money, or good intentions can fully shield a person from misfortune. Struggles come to the strong and the weak, the faithful and the doubting, often without warning or explanation. Watching our kids experience the sting of life is sometimes even harder than dealing with our own battles. It’s natural to try to fix the problem for them, apply a “bandage,” and make everything all right. Sadly, many hurts are too deep and complicated to be patched up and forgotten. Some wounds are self-inflicted and can take months or years to overcome. Others are caused by friends, family members, or even casual acquaintances, and may never fully heal. It’s easy for ...
No prodigal child is too far gone for God’s redemptive power!
Ups and downs come to all. Help your child grow by giving him or her the tools to cope and overcome.
According to Kim Meeder, God sometimes allows us to go through the valley of the shadow of darkness because He is going to call us to help others find their way through unthinkable tragedies.
At the tender age of nine, Kim Meeder tragically became an orphan in the blink of an eye.
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his awe-inspiring discussion with Joni Eareckson Tada about her latest book, The Practice of the Presence of Jesus.
You’ve most likely heard of Joni Eareckson Tada, but for those who have not, at the tender age of 17, she had a diving accident that left her as a quadriplegic.
Dr. Dobson says, "Let kids be kids!" Encouraging them to grow up too quickly is harmful to their mental and physical health.
Building a relational bridge can be as simple as saying "I'm sorry” to your child.
