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…

The Secret to Raising Responsible Kids

Dr Scott Turansky Every parent has said it a hundred times:“I need you to clean your room.”“I need you to take out the trash.”“I need you to get started on your homework.” It’s understandable—we’re busy, and the things…

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…