The Soft-Spoken Parent Series: 1. Understanding Anger

We all get angry. Sometimes our anger is nothing more than simmering irritation. We chafe. Other times it is fire in our soul. Our ears burn and every cell tenses. Yet even as we ready for the … Read more

Putting the Parenting Principles Together

Dear and wise friends were struggling with their 4-year-old son who liked to scandalize his older sisters by occasionally spouting the word “poopy.” This was an especially big problem since the girls were so earnest about doing … Read more

The Single Biggest Factor in Parenting

Terry was a kindergartener. He showed up at school one day with a note pinned to his jacket. He worked his way around the classroom proudly displaying his note to classmates. Eventually the teacher spotted the note … Read more