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…

Firmness that Guides, not Punishes

Dr Scott Turansky Every parent knows what it’s like to see a child stuck at Point A. Maybe your son is comfortable arguing every time you give an instruction. Maybe your daughter consistently uses a disrespectful tone. Maybe one child…

A Better Way to Change Behavior

Dr Scott Turansky Let’s think in terms of strategy for a bit. To do that let’s consider that your child is at Point A and you’d like to move that child to Point B. Maybe your child argues whenever you give an instruction. Maybe a teen…
A Better Way to Give Instructions

A Better Way to Give Instructions

Dr Scott Turansky If you’re like most parents, you don’t wake up hoping for another day filled with arguing, dawdling, forgetfulness, or resistance. Many parents give instructions all day long, but the act of giving an instruction often…

Why Strategy Beats Reactivity in Parenting

Dr Scott Turansky Parenting a challenging child can feel like being on a rollercoaster you didn’t sign up for. One moment things are calm, and the next you’re in a full-blown battle over homework, screen time, or chores. It’s exhausting. What…
Helping Kids Anchor Their Identity in God

Helping Kids Anchor Their Identity in God

Dr Scott Turansky Your child is being asked a question every day—whether they realize it or not: “Who are you?” And every day, the world rushes in to answer it for them. Culture says, “You are your feelings.” Social media says,…

Every Child Must Hear the Word “No.”

Dr Scott Turansky No one likes to be disappointed—not adults, and definitely not children. Yet some of the most profound growth in a child’s heart happens not when they get what they want, but when they don’t. As parents, we’re often…

What Lying, Cheating, or Stealing Reveal About the Heart

Dr Scott Turansky It’s not just about the lie. Or the sneaky behavior. Or the missing piece of candy. When a child is dishonest, it’s easy to focus on the behavior in front of you and forget that something deeper is going on beneath…

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…