Loving the difficult child

Loving the difficult child

 Articles There are times when it can be a real challenge. Once in a while, one of my kids fall into a funk, a period of negativity and difficult behavior which makes parenting a real challenge. When this happens, not only do I feel sorrow for my child, but I...
Getting Teens to Obey (the right people)

Getting Teens to Obey (the right people)

 Articles Accepting authority is virtuous, but not all authorities are equal. As children approach their adolescent years, they sometimes revert to their terrible twos as they exert their independence and question our authority. This becomes an important time to...
How to get your kids to obey

How to get your kids to obey

 Articles Age-appropriate goals for instilling an important virtue. In the first of two articles mother of five, Mary Cooney, talks about what can be expected of young children. As we strive to develop the virtue of obedience in our children, we need to keep in...