How to Intercept Defiance and Prompt Change

Dr Scott Turansky You’ve probably seen the signs: your child’s jaw tightens, their tone sharpens, their eyes narrow—or worse, they roll—and the resistance is coming. It’s the beginning of defiance. And if you don’t intervene…

When Anger Erupts: Teaching Kids That Emotions Are Signals, Not Solutions

Dr Scott Turansky If you’ve ever watched two of your children go from calm to chaos in three seconds, you’re not alone. One minute someone’s playing quietly on the couch, and the next, you’re breaking up a wrestling match over who…

The Secret Power of Honor: When Parents Go Beyond Obedience

Dr Scott Turansky In many homes, obedience is the ultimate parenting goal. If a child does what they’re told—without talking back, delaying, or throwing a fit—most parents breathe a sigh of relief. But what if obedience isn’t the…

When Kids Get Angry: What’s Really Going On Inside

Dr Scott Turansky Anger in children can be loud, messy, and disruptive. It may come with stomping feet, slammed doors, tears, or defiance. As a parent, it's easy to focus on the behavior—because that’s what you see. But if we only respond…

How to Help Your Child Take Ownership of Their Behavior

Dr Scott Turansky Correction can feel like a tug-of-war. Parents try to rein in misbehavior, and children pull back with excuses, denial, or emotional explosions. But what if there’s a better way—one that doesn’t rely solely on parental…

Why Your Kids Struggle With Responsibility—and How to Help

Dr Scott Turansky It’s a moment every parent knows well. You walk into the kitchen and see the empty cereal bowl left on the table, milk dripping down the side. You call out, “Did you forget something?” only to hear a distracted “Oh…

When Screens Reinforce Entitlement

Dr Scott Turansky A mom once told me, “The minute I say no to the iPad, it’s like a switch flips. My sweet child turns into someone I barely recognize.” Her story is not unique. As parents, we’ve all seen it: the groan, the eye roll,…

Solving the Parenting Conflict: Relationship or Firmness?

Dad watched as Jacob and Mom went at it again. There was Mom letting Jacob off the hook again. Dad was convinced that all Jacob needed was some serious consequences to get him to straighten up. A few hours later, Dad had his chance, and…

How 1B – It Takes Two to Argue, But Only One To Stop

Some parenting moments feel like déjà vu. You're in the kitchen preparing dinner, and your child walks in, asking for something you've already said no to. You repeat yourself. They raise their voice. You defend your decision. Before you…

Training the Conscience – A Powerful Parenting Tool

Dr Scott Turansky One of the most powerful tools God has given parents is the conscience. We often think of the conscience as that quiet voice that warns us before we make a choice, but just as important is the way the conscience speaks…

Why Firmness Isn’t the Opposite of Love—It’s a Form of It

Dr Scott Turansky When parents are raising a challenging child, it’s easy to feel like you’re stuck in a tug-of-war—pulled between compassion and consequences, between grace and firmness. But what if firmness wasn’t in opposition…

When Feelings Lie: Helping Kids Anchor Their Lives in Truth

Dr Scott Turansky It’s no surprise that kids today are growing up in a world that confuses feelings with truth. From the cartoons they watch to the social media they scroll, the message is loud and clear: “If it feels right, it must…