Managing Screen Time Without Losing Your Mind

Dr Scott Turansky "Get off your phone!""Five more minutes!""Why can't you just pause it?"If you’re a parent of a teen or preteen, chances are you’ve had these conversations more times than you can count. Screen time battles have become…

How a Heart-Based Approach Transforms Arguing Into Life Skills

Dr Scott Turansky Every parent knows the feeling. You set a rule, your child pushes back. You state a consequence, your child tests the limit. Before long, you’re locked in a power struggle that leaves everyone frustrated and exhausted. Arguing…

Whiners Need to Become Problem Solvers

There are two kinds of people in the world, whiners and solvers. Whiners complain about life, feel like victims, and believe that others cause their problems. If others would just change then they’d be happy. Until then, they’ll…

Cultivating Kindness in Kids: A Biblical and Practical Look at the Golden Rule – Teaching Kids the Golden Rule with Faith-Based Parenting Strategies

In a world that often encourages children to "look out for themselves," we have the privilege—and responsibility—of teaching them something deeper. The Golden Rule Garden is more than just a story about bunnies and vegetables. It’s a…

Navigating Big Emotions: Sadness

The Alvarez family faced a familiar scene at their home one evening. Eight-year-old Daniela was sitting on the couch, her eyes brimming with tears and her voice loudly wailing as she was filled with sadness over yet another seemingly small…

How to Avoid “Traffic Cop” Parenting

Dr Scott Turansky How do your children handle problems or decisions? Some children whine, complain, or have bad attitudes. But problems and decisions make great opportunities to teach children to face life’s challenges. Unfortunately,…

How to Teach Spirituality to Children

Dr Scott Turansky No matter how long (or short) you’ve been a believer, you can teach your children tremendous spiritual lessons. The key is first to be growing spiritually yourself and then start passing truths on to your kids. Deuteronomy…

Kids With Challenges need VISION

Dr Scott Turansky Most kids spend their time thinking about the present, what they’ll do today or tomorrow. When they look at the future they may have some wishes, but imagining themselves as successful is quite a stretch for most. This…

Teach Kids HOW, Not Just WHAT

Dr Scott Turansky Children often need more than firmness in order to change the tendencies of their hearts. They also need a vision for something better, in addition, a plan will help them do it. The most effective strategy for change…

Navigating Big Emotions: Anger

One summer afternoon, the Harris family gathered for their weekly game night. As the game progressed, young Jackson’s frustration began to boil over. Whenever he lost a round in the game, He clenched his fists, his face flushed with anger,…