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It's natural for parents to control their kid's behavior growing up. Eventually, kids need to learn to manage their own behavior both in the home and everywhere else to be a positive influence vs. others influencing them.

Kids can get out of control and disobedient when sillyness takes over. Learn the 5 rules of silly play so kids don't become disobedient in silly play. For more information, click the links below: Mom's Notes: Understanding Freedoms Part 1 & 2 Dating, Courting & Choosing a Mate

Do you ever feel like you are pushing or pulling your child up a hill when you're trying to change their behavior? Learn why this can be so challenging and ways to work on changing it. For more information about the Temperament class click here To register for the Temperament class click here Click here to take the Temperament Assessment and find out what your temperament is! Mom's Notes Working With A Child's "Besetting" Sin - The Phlegmatic Temperament book by Tim LaHaye & The Treasure Tree

Parents never stop teaching their kids. But knowing how, when, and where to teach them can be tricky. Get tips, ideas and insights on how you can be a great teacher to your kids. What Every Child Should Know Along the Way by Gail Martin. It has lists and charts of character traits your kids can learn to use by from 3 yrs – 18 yrs. UNDERSTANDING CHARACTER TRAINING (Part 1 and Part 2) How do you know if you have gotten to the heart of your child? This 2-part series lays the foundation for understanding what character training is and how Godly character is developed in one's children. Part 1 – Laying the Foundation Part 2 – Getting to the Heart of Your Child THE PARENT-TRAINER - This Mom's Notes Presentation discusses necessary aspects of the role of the parent as the primary "trainer" in a child's life, including the parent as the "Leader/Director", "Bender/Pruner", "Instructor/Teacher", and as the "Former of Habits". "Dating, Courting, and Choosing a Mate, What Works?" 2 part video series and workbook filmed it in front of a live audience of parents and teens works through very practically when is a good time to start dating, and the process of what dating should look like. A great tool to talk through with your teens how to talk to your teens about dating and how to guide them to your standards.

We all want to protect our kids from people, kids or things that could be a bad influence on them. Get some good ideas on how to insulate vs. isolate them as well as ideas to help your kids build good friendships. For more information check out these Mom's Notes presentations: Understanding Peer Pressure Part 1 & 2

A good work ethic impacts so much about your kid's lives. From their attitude of doing chores to putting away their toys to getting their school work or homework done on time to practicing for an upcoming event; with a good attitude. Do your kids have the ethic of a job well done? Recommended Resources in this episode: "What Every Child Should Know Along The Way"

Parents get irritated and frustrated with their kids and say whatever they can to get them to stop their behavior for the moment. But it doesn't change anything long term. Learn how to get kids to stop it permanently. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Why Can't I Get My Kids to Behave? book by Joey & Carla Link Why Can't I Get My Kids to Behave? on mp3 ready by Joey & Carla Link Understanding First-Time Obedience Pack First-Time Obedience Chart Our website - Parenting Made Practical Related Podcast Episodes on Getting Kids to be Obedient #1 "Why Won't My Kids Do What I Tell Them to Do? #10 "What Can Change My Kids Behavior?" #71 "Getting Your Kids to Listen to You" #78 "How to Stop Yelling and Threatening Your Kids"

What can your kids' eye tell you? They show you what they think, feel and what is in their heart. Discover how you can see your kids' heart through their eyes.

Parents, get help preparing your teens for how to navigate a successful dating relationship without the drama of emotions. Click here to check out our teaching on dating vs courtship.

Grandparents can be a rich blessing and cause issues to parents. Get some balance and boundaries to bring steadiness and joy to your kids and your adult relationships. Click here to listen to Grandparenting Blessings and Issues Part 1

Grandparents can be a rich blessing, and cause issues to parents. Get some balance and boundaries to bring steadiness and joy to your kids and your relationships.

Are you blindsided by your kid's behaviors? Do you see the warning signs that your kids have gotten off track? See if these warning signs are in your home.

Respect is a lost art, but everyone wants it and kids definitely need it to become successful in life. Learn the many areas showing respect will impact your kids' lives.

There is a HUGE difference between forced authority and guided authority with your kids. Which do you use?

Issues and offense can hurt siblings. But they still need to learn to Love each other to be lifelong friends. Get key ingredients on how to build lasting relationships in this powerful episode.