In this session, we’ll talk about the things we can do within our families and in our homes to help curb the chaos. We’ll hit some major areas where chaos occurs and discuss practical tips on not only how to survive but how to find the peace that Christ offers (even within the crazy...
2014 Parenting Summit: Dr. John Rosemond
Listen to audio of Dr. John Rosemond's session at the Parenting Summit on March 1, 2014 at Stonebriar Community Church....
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Food had always been the greatest need in the Glenview. Despite the fact that those that lived there often referred to it as “The Village of Corn” there was never enough food. The farmers in the area simply farmed the way their parents and grandparents farmed. The harvest had been poor in the past...
What Can a Preschooler Understand about God?
We, as parents, should not allow our preschool-aged children to engage in certain activities until they’re a little older. For instance, full-contact football or diamond-cutting should probably wait until their motor skills have improved. And learning calculus might be more beneficial once your child has a foundational understanding of basic mathematics. A bunch of...
My Child Trusted Christ . . . Now What?
Susie, a first grader, was so excited because her friend Joanie invited her to attend Vacation Bible School with her. At Vacation Bible School, Susie learned that she was a sinner, and that Jesus loved her, and that He forgave her and even died for her. She listened and understood that Jesus would be...
Everyday Events are Teachable Moments
Perhaps it is easiest to teach theology from behind a pulpit. However, when it comes to our kids, theology is learned best while slurping spaghetti, casting a fishing line, or looking out the car window. This is true for a couple of reasons. First of all, theology is not something “other” than normal life....
Video: Competitive Spirit
In our competitive culture, of course we want to see our child do well. But Chuck Swindoll spells out some valuable lifelong lessons we can teach a child after he or she has lost....
Video: Dads, Don’t Repeat Bad History
If you weren’t parented well, are you doomed to repeat your parents’ mistakes? Chuck Swindoll urges new parents to draw firm boundaries and find great role models to learn from....
Video: Girls vs. Boys
Chuck Swindoll discusses the differences between parenting boy and girls. Girls learn self-respect and trust from how their dads treat them. Boys learn how to treat a girl from their moms. Chuck Swindoll outlines some differences in parenting a boy versus a girl....
Video: Grandparents
Chuck Swindoll knows how grandparents can play an extremely valuable role in a child’s life. Without having the role of disciplining, they can present a longer, calmer view of life....
Video: Life Is Not Fair And We Aren’t Created Equal
As much as you may protect your children, sooner or later they will learn that life isn’t fair. Chuck Swindoll says that how you walk them through injustice can steer their attitude for life....
Video: Loving When They’re Naughty
It’s one thing for a child to fail after he’s done his best, but what if he makes terrible choices and really blows it? Chuck Swindoll gives some important advice about unconditional love....