Love is Like God

Love is Like God

By Rebekah (Pearl) Anast
Dear Pearls, My children are obedient, intelligent, and hard-working. But somewhere I’ve failed and it’s becoming obvious. My children hate each other. There is never a kind word spoken between them, they hate to work together, fight with an intense dislike, and seem consumed with looking out for themselves alone. My son dominates to the point of being a bully and tyrant, and my daughter uses rejection and solitude. My one-time easy going, happy baby is following in their footsteps. We have clear boundaries of ownership and rights, but the children NEVER play together or share. They don’t even speak to ... Read More
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Young boy's face with stubborn expression

Taming The Tyrant

Michael Pearl

Excerpt from the unpublished book, Traditional Child Training Made Easy.

Read Article November 2011 (0) comments
Little girl seated, looking down at her feet

Be Careful Little Feet Where You Go

Debi Pearl and Nathan Pearl

Nathan Pearl reflects on the impact childhood experiences have on a person’s perception of right and wrong. An encouragement for parents to carefully guide the steps of their little ones.

Read Article October 2011 (5) comments
Flowers

The Flower House

Shalom (Pearl) Brand

A little patient parental flexibility can go a long way towards encouraging the creativity of children. Learn about Shalom’s girlhood flower houses and pretend meals served to her loving parents.

Read Article October 2011 (4) comments
Mother and daughter doing the dishes together.

Organize and Manage

Michael Pearl

Avoiding child training can result in frustrated parents and children who are hurtling towards dangerous circumstances. Mike discusses the benefits of consistent, loving child training.

Read Article October 2011 (35) comments
Parenting Is An Art Form

Parenting is an Art Form

Michael Pearl

Training is not the only thing that children need from their parents. They need an investment that feeds the soul. The deft application of these truths is nothing less than an art form.

Read Article August 2011 (12) comments
Girl eating apple

Training for Honesty

Kim Doebler

Have you been looking for ways to teach children how lies hurt? Here’s an object lesson on the destructive power of lies. You’ll need an apple, a hammer and a flair for the dramatic!

Read Article August 2011 (5) comments
Functioning Community

Functioning Community

Michael Pearl

Parents need help effectively raising children who can swim against the tide in this current society. A community of believers provides a wholesome context in which your children can grow.

Read Article June 2011 (17) comments
The Power of a Story

The Power of a Story

Debi Pearl and Shalom (Pearl) Brand

Shalom Brand uses a story from her own childhood to help reinforce a lesson about deception for her daughter. See how the mystery of the red blanket was solved and how a 5-year-old learned the value of honesty.

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Happy mom with her arms wrapped around her little son

Mirror of Our Reflection

Shoshanna (Pearl) Easling

Children reflect our attitudes and moods. Shoshanna Easling relates how she daily delights in her children from the moment they awake. Discover ways to improve your reflection by improving your outlook.

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Angry little blonde-haired girl wearing orange and green

Throwing Anger in the Garbage

Shalom (Pearl) Brand

For little Laila, whining and crying was becoming a habit. Her mama, Shalom Brand, enlisted the help of big sister Gracie to make anger their common enemy. Soon they found many ways to chase away those negative responses.

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