I’ve gotten so many questions and comments lately about a particular area of disobedience with small children, I wanted to take a minute and address it! When it comes to a toddler running away when called in a parking lot or darting off when he’s supposed to stay close, there’s really no room for compromise.... The post How to Stop a Toddler Running Away: No More Darting Off appeared first on Faithful Parenting ..read more

The purging toys before Christmas holiday tradition has been alive and operating in our family to downsize and declutter toys for over a decade. However, today we’re not going to talk just about getting rid of toys to make room for more. No, no… we are going to chat about how to use this time... The post Your Ultimate Guide to Purging Toys Before Christmas with Parenting Purpose appeared first on Faithful Parenting ..read more

It’s easy to get hung up on overcomplicating how to be a fun mom. Crafts aren’t your thing. Your body can’t handle jumping on a trampoline. Getting lost in a game of imagination doesn’t come easy. What’s left? How can you find ways to be a fun mom when it doesn’t come easy and you’re... The post How To Be a Fun Mom The Super-Simple Way appeared first on Faithful Parenting ..read more

You are raising a mover and a shaker, a dominator, a world changer! Yup. Your strong-willed child is poised to make a huge impact on the world around him. And there’s no one better to train him how to make that impact a positive one… than you! Whether you feel equipped for the task or... The post Disciplining a Strong-Willed Child With Love and Confidence appeared first on Faithful Parenting ..read more

“Many hands lighten the load!” This saying could not be more true! When you’re first training your child to do chores, he’ll need a lot of: “do this, – now do that, – don’t do this, – now this, – great job,” but at some point, you’ll want to provide a customizable chore chart that... The post How to Create a Customizable Chore Chart That Works Without Nagging appeared first on Faithful Parenting ..read more

I’ve gone round and round about whether or not to write this post. Potty training is such a sought-after topic and there are so many how-to’s and guides available. But the truth is, I potty trained all 4 of my kids before their second birthday, and people ask me how I did it. So I’m... The post All The Toddler Potty Training Tips And Info You Need To Potty Train By Age 2 appeared first on Faithful Parenting ..read more

As fall approaches, kids all over the place are gearing up to head back to school. They’ve got a new backpack and a bouquet of sharpened pencils. I, myself choose to educate my kiddos at home. Having done so from the beginning of time (ok, maybe it only feels that way) I have a few... The post Learning Resources For Teaching Preschool At Home – Curriculum and Activities 2-5 appeared first on Faithful Parenting ..read more

Scrolling through Pinterest the other day I noticed a litany of pins that all shared the same theme. “Parenting without saying, No!” After a while, I started to get frustrated. Not only is it OK to say no to your child, it’s essential. Essential to their safety, development, future, well-being, and your own sanity. 5... The post When Is It OK To Say No To Your Child? appeared first on Faithful Parenting ..read more

Recently, my youngest son has been a little extra emotional. I caught myself looking at him the other day, thinking, “what in the world is up with you lately?” Then I remembered…. Oh Ya! He’s 3! Correctly dealing with 3-year-old emotional outbursts can mean all the difference between correcting bad behavior or perpetuating it. While... The post 3-Year-Old Emotional Outbursts: How Best to Help Your Child and Restore Peace appeared first on Faithful Parenting ..read more

There’s a reason that the consequences you’re using with your child aren’t working. When it comes to consequences, typical grounding, taking things away, and punishment doesn’t work long term, unless your child gets it deep down in his heart. When delivering a consequence to your child, be sure to avoid the common discipline mistake parents... The post The Most Common Discipline Mistake Parents Make appeared first on Faithful Parenting ..read more