
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…

You’re the Architect: How to Design a Home That Builds Gratitude Instead of Entitlement
Dr Scott Turansky
Entitlement is subtle. It creeps in when your child expects dessert without thanks, groans when they don’t get their way, or argues every “no” as if it’s unfair. Many parents recognize the symptoms, but feel powerless…

The Road Back: How to Rebuild Trust and Teach Integrity to Your Child
Dr Scott Turansky
It’s a sinking feeling every parent knows too well—the moment you catch your child in a lie. Maybe it was a small fib about homework, a secret text message they tried to delete, or a piece of candy that “just showed…

When Your Child Wants to Lead—but Refuses to Follow
Dr Scott Turansky
Every parent has faced that moment. You give a simple instruction—“Turn off the game,” “Get in the car,” “Take your plate to the sink”—and instead of action, you get resistance.
Sometimes it’s blatant:…

When “That’s Not Fair!” Echoes Through Your Home: Why Fair Doesn’t Mean Equal
Dr Scott Turansky
“That’s not fair!”
If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve heard this protest a thousand times. It might burst out when one child gets a bigger cookie, when a sibling stays up later, or when you spend extra…

Honor: God’s Secret Tool to Transform Your Child’s Heart
Dr Scott Turansky
Disrespect. Eye-rolling, backtalk, sarcasm, angry outbursts, or silent withdrawal. If you’re a parent, you’ve felt the sting of it. Few things create tension in a home faster than the sharp edges of a disrespectful…

When Emotions Spiral: How to Help Your Child Escape Cyclonic Thinking
Dr Scott Turansky
Picture this: Your child bursts into tears because a sibling got a bigger piece of dessert. Or your teen slams a door so hard it rattles the windows because they lost a video game. The words “That’s not fair!” ring…

The Surprising Parenting Shift That Changes Everything
Dr Scott Turansky
Sarah stood in the kitchen, arms crossed, eyes narrowed at her ten-year-old son, Ethan, who was slouched in a dining room chair. The dishwasher door hung open, half-loaded. Again. This was the third night in a row she’d…