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…

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…