Raising Kids Who Think Ahead

Raising Kids Who Think Ahead

Dr Scott Turansky Move your kids from Level One Thinking to Level Two Thinking and you’ll see major change. But it starts in you. Let me explain. If you’ve ever wondered why parenting feels like an endless loop of reminders, instructions,…
Transform Your Parenting Voice

Transform Your Parenting Voice

Dr Scott Turansky One of the most transformative ideas for parents is learning to shift from “policeman parenting” to “coach parenting.” It happens in your voice. Here’s how. Many moms and dads feel like they spend their days…
Helping Children Hear God’s Voice

Helping Children Hear God’s Voice

Dr Scott Turansky I call it “super powers.” Kids need this. Let me explain. Every parent wants to see real, lasting change in their children. We long for them to grow in cooperation, kindness, self-control, and wisdom. But if you’ve…

Helping Kids Take Ownership

Dr Scott Turansky Some kids get stuck. Maybe it’s anger. Maybe it’s arguing. Maybe it’s disrespect or explosive reactions. You correct the behavior, you offer wisdom, you give consequences, yet your child seems stuck. You want change,…
When Kids Need More than “Stop It!”

When Kids Need More than “Stop It!”

Dr Scott Turansky Every parent has had the experience of telling a child what needs to change. Stop arguing. You’re mean. That’s a bad attitude. You’re being irresponsible. And often, the child can repeat back exactly what you said…
Why Screen Battles Escalate So Quickly

Why Screen Battles Escalate So Quickly

Dr Scott Turansky Most parents don’t mind telling their kids to get off electronics. What wears them down is the attitude that comes next. Eye-rolling. Sharp words. Ignoring you. Anger that seems way out of proportion to the request. At…
When Screens Hijack the Brain—and the Heart

When Screens Hijack the Brain—and the Heart

Dr Scott Turansky Most conversations about technology focus on the brain, and that’s understandable. We now know a lot about how screens affect neural pathways, attention span, and emotional regulation. But Scripture pushes us to go deeper.…
Why Parents Need a Plan for Technology—Not Just Patience

Why Parents Need a Plan for Technology—Not Just Patience

Dr Scott Turansky One of the most common patterns we see with technology struggles is this: parents who don’t have a plan end up using anger to solve problems. They don’t start that way. Most parents begin with patience, reminders, and…

When Technology Begins to Shape the Heart

Dr Scott Turansky Most parents sense it before they can fully describe it. Something has shifted. The phone, the tablet, the gaming system, or the Chromebook is no longer just a tool. It has become a force. Conversations are shorter. Emotions…
Raising Kids Who Take Initiative

Raising Kids Who Take Initiative

Dr Scott Turansky Every parent knows the exhausting feeling of dragging children through the routines of everyday life. You remind, repeat, negotiate, and remind again. You ask a child to clean up toys, and they wander off halfway through.…

When Parents See the Bigger Picture

Dr Scott Turansky Every parent knows the discouraging feeling of facing the same problem again and again. A child rolls her eyes when asked to help. A son argues whenever he’s corrected. Siblings clash over everything. In those moments…
Teaching Kids to Reset Their Hearts

Teaching Kids to Reset Their Hearts

Dr Scott Turansky One of the most frustrating moments in parenting is when a child is clearly out of sorts and nothing you say seems to help. Maybe the tone is sharp. Maybe the meltdown is in full swing. Or maybe your child simply refuses…