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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…

Tag Archive for: Dr. Scott Turansky

08. What to Do When Kids Say “No!”

In Session 8: What to Do When Kids Say “No!” from Heart-Based Approach to Parenting, Dave and Marsha talk on the podcast about Dr. Scott Turansky’s teaching that defiance is more than stubborn behavior—it reflects what’s happening…

07. Sibling Rivalry: Turning Conflict into Character Growth

In Session 7: Sibling Rivalry: Turning Conflict into Character Growth from Heart-Based Approach to Parenting, Dave and Marsha talk on the podcast about Dr. Scott Turansky’s insight that sibling conflict can become a powerful teaching moment…

06. From Disrespect to Honor: Changing the Tone in Your Home

In Session 6: From Disrespect to Honor: Changing the Tone in Your Home from Heart-Based Approach to Parenting, Dave and Marsha talk on the podcast about Dr. Scott Turansky’s perspective that disrespect is a heart issue that can be transformed…

05. Taming Emotional Outbursts: Helping Kids with Big Emotions

In Session 5: Taming Emotional Outbursts: Helping Kids with Big Emotions from Heart-Based Approach to Parenting, Dave and Marsha talk on the podcast about Dr. Scott Turansky’s practical approach to guiding children through intense feelings.…

04. Discipline that Changes the Heart, Not Just Behavior

In Session 4: Discipline that Changes the Heart, Not Just Behavior from Heart-Based Approach to Parenting, Dave and Marsha talk on the podcast about Dr. Scott Turansky’s reminder that real discipline goes deeper than stopping misbehavior—it…

03. The Secret to Raising Responsible Kids

In Session 3: The Secret to Raising Responsible Kids from Heart-Based Approach to Parenting, Dave and Marsha talk together on the podcast about Dr. Scott Turansky’s insight that responsibility grows from the heart, not from constant reminders…