Bossy Boys and Independent Girls
When raising a son or daughter who has a gift for leadership, it is so much fun to guide their commanding personality. So let’s talk tips for raising these strong, confident, and—at times—trying children.
Never Underestimate the Need to Be Needed
Do your kids feel that they are a vital part of the family “team?” Everyone– even the youngest–needs a job to help the family; it causes them to build confidence, and feel important, and that they matter! Here’s how you can build that team spirit in your kids!
Ponder the Path of Thy Feet
Right now your children are small and trusting you to help them climb the little hills. Help them do it (but don’t do it for them) and when they are grown they will climb the mountains alone with wisdom and confidence.
Sneaky Kids, Naive Parents
Ever wonder why some kids are so sneaky? When I became a mom, I gave special attention to training my children to be open and forthright. I wanted honest children, not perfect children.
Little Man: Then and Now
Then A father has no greater joy than to have his son look up at him with a smile and say, “Da-da.” Every day when Justin gets home from work, our son Parker, who will soon be one year old, … Read more
Great Reward
My parents put us children first. They used each opportunity that was given to them to mold us in love, and now with their faithful example I am striving to do the same.
Steps to Obedience
No! This command is much needed, but can be so overused that the child never listens to it.
The Power of Our God
To witness a miracle is an amazing thing. It changes the person who experiences it, and works faith in those who hear of it. It brings great glory to our all-powerful God!
Training Starts at Birth
Every parent trains their children. They train them to scream and pitch fits, or they train them to be sweet and obedient, but the child is trained either way.
Justin and Shalom’s Traveling Adventures
We are on our way and what an adventure it is going to be! I just want to thank everyone out there that supports No Greater Joy and let you know that you are a blessing to each of us here at No Greater Joy.
Three Types of Children, Part 4: A Balanced Child
In previous issues I have discussed the three natures of a child: the Prophet/Visionary type, the Priestly/Steady type, and the Kingly/Command type of child. Each type has its strengths and its weaknesses.
Three Types of Children, Part 3: Building Confidence (Steady/Servant Type)
In part 3 of her series on raising the three types of children, Shalom talks about how building confidence in your laid-back, steady child is an everyday job—to let them accomplish something, to overcome, and to be victorious!
Three Types of Children, Part 2: Kisses and Tickles (Visionary/Dreamer Type)
What can we do as parents to encourage our visionary/dreamer type kids? Face the fact that they are different. They don’t always follow the status quo. Let them dream, but direct the dreams.
Children’s Personality Types, Part 1
Each of my children has a unique personality. Gracie, my nine-year-old and firstborn daughter, is strong, confident, and sure of herself. She is a go-to-girl type. She has an unwavering faith in what she believes.
