Parenting Tips - Christian Life Advice For Parents
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FamilyLife.com's Parenting Tip for
05/12/2007
One of your children's greatest needs is your praise and approval, it is a basic building block of how children will view themselves and the world. Think of one way that you can praise your child every day. Hint: You can say, You are so special to me, or I'm so glad God gave me you! Or you can give praise for an accomplishment, even for the small things, such as keeping his room clean, or making his bed neatly.
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FamilyLife.com's Parenting Tip for
05/11/2007
Ask your child: What is your favorite television program, movie or video? What kinds of things do you see? What is it teaching you about life? Relationships? Sex? How to handle conflicts or problems? Based on your answers, would you say that these entertainment choices are good or poor? Why?
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FamilyLife.com's Parenting Tip for
05/10/2007
Ask your child: How old should you be to date? If you were a parent, when would you let your child date?
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FamilyLife.com's Parenting Tip for
05/09/2007
Teaching your children to resolve conflict involves teaching them to:
Listen truly—hear what the other person is saying (James 1:19).
Speak the truth in love—share their hurts in a way that does not threaten or accuse another person (Ephesians 4:15).
Forgive—understand that forgiving means giving up the right to punish those who hurt or offend them (Ephesians 4:32).
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FamilyLife.com's Parenting Tip for
05/08/2007
Get to know the parents of your child's friends. Hint: One way to begin to get to know another family is by going to their home to pick up their child when he is invited to your house or by offering to take him home. It is in those times that you can gain some idea of their values, beliefs, and convictions.
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FamilyLife.com's Parenting Tip for
05/07/2007
Did you know that you can teach compelling life lessons through your child's activities? For instance, you can teach the importance of commitment and loyalty. When your child signs up for an activity, do not allow him to drop out unless he is encountering a serious difficulty, such as an abusive coach or a health-threatening situation. Use the opportunity to show him how he needs to follow through on the commitment made to others.
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FamilyLife.com's Parenting Tip for
05/06/2007
You can play some great Decide in Advance games related to media to test your
child's convictions. Try asking your child some of these questions:
1. You are watching television at a neighbors house when a bad video or cable show comes on. Your friend says his parents
don't mind. What would you do?
2. You are watching one of your favorite TV shows at home when the story becomes dirty. What would you do?
3. You are at a friends room listening to music. The radio is tuned to a popular music station and a song about sex comes on. What would you do?
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