Discipline

Learning to Tame BIG Feelings

July 10, 2014 by Colleen Derksen

The other day, I heard the words many of us dread: "You're a bad mommy." I was also informed by my son that I was teaching the kids how to be mean,

January 31, 2014 by Kayla North

When people hear our kids ask, "May I have a compromise?" they tend to look at us a bit funny. They seem completely confused when we respond to our

Dr. Karyn Purvis and Michael Monroe offer helpful insights and practical advice in response to the following questions that are commonly asked by

November 20, 2012 by ETC Team

The Whole Brain Child, by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D., offers twelve revolutionary strategies to nurture your child’s

Knowing how best to handle lying is often a significant challenge for adoptive and foster parents. Watch as Dr. Karyn Purvis and Michael Monroe

What if becoming the parent God has called you to be to your child from a hard place means that you need to un-learn as much or more than you need to

Part of the role of good Christian parents is undoubtedly teaching their children the values they cherish. We want our children to understand the

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” — Matthew 19:14

June 5, 2012 by Amy Monroe

Children need a balance of nurture and structure in order to learn to trust and grow. Parents can provide this balance by learning to offer "yes's"

May 14, 2012 by Michael Monroe

Watch as Michael Monroe talks about the need for adoptive dads to partner with their wives to work together as they lead their children toward hope