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…

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…