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…

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…