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Episode 217
What is more effective– lecturing, or listening?
Cara decided that her son won’t be allowed to have a TikTok account. Annoyed, he told her, “I’m the only kid in my class who doesn’t have one. Why don…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
#216: Quit or Keep Going?
Episode 216
What should you do if your son wants to quit?
Sam asked his dad if he could quit playing the cello. Sam’s dad was surprised since Sam had always loved playing, but was discouraged because none of his…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
#215: Seasons
Episode 215
Do you like it when seasons change?
If you’re a parent, you know what it’s like to be exhausted. That’s because each season of your son’s life requires huge amounts of time and energy.
You may feel li…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
#214: Developmental Stages
Episode 214
What developmental stage is your son in?
David Thomas, a family therapist, has divided a boy’s life into five stages.
Until age four, boys are in the “explorer” phase. When they turn five, they enter…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
#213: Disciplining or Naming?
Episode 213
Are you disciplining your son, or are you naming him?
Many parents are guilty of using phrases like this with our son: “You are so messy” or “You are so disrespectful to me.” But family therapist Dav…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
#212: A Spark
Episode 212
Ever strike a match?
A single match—or even a single spark from flint and steel—can start a fire. And if provided with enough fuel, that small fire can quickly grow into a large and powerful force.
The…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
#211: Modeling Frustration
Episode 211
Stuck in traffic? Use the time to teach your son a valuable lesson.
David felt his blood pressure rising one day while driving. He said to his son, “I’m getting really frustrated. How about we turn on…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
#210: Run Like Glenn
Episode 210
He was told he’d never walk… but God had other plans.
When Glenn Cunningham was eight, his legs were burned badly in an accident. Doctors suggested amputation, but his parents didn’t allow it. Agains…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
#209: Day Trip
Episode 209
Want to give your son a boost of confidence? Try this.
Let him plan a fun activity for your family. This could be a day or weekend trip to a zoo, a baseball game, a water park, or a concert. Give him…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
#208: Grandparents
Episode 208
Does your son need his grandparents?
It’s true that there are many children who are raised without their grandparents who do just fine. But child development researchers have found that children who …
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago