One of the difficult parts of parenting we all face is knowing what to do when our child is doing too much of one thing or not enough of another. Part of this struggle centers around their motivation. In my work, I spend a lot of time with parents talking through ways to motivate their kids for…
Do you have high expectations of yourself when it comes to parenting? Many of us try to make decisions for our child’s welfare before they’re even born. Especially as new parents, we want to make the best choices for their upbringing and decisions in life. This naturally brings about many questions as they’re growing up, such…
Schooling options took a wild turn during the pandemic. Parents who never imagined homeschooling their children were suddenly forced into the learning curve to do just that. But whether you were thrust toward it or have considered it casually for a while, the question still remains if it’s the right choice for every family. For some parents, of…
We normally think of a reflection as something glistening from the surface of glass or a mirror. But sometimes, with much embarrassment and shame, we see (and hear) our true hearts reflected through the comments of our children. Kids pick up a lot of words and values from what they notice in our behavior and…
Sarah Beth VanDyke specializes in working with children, teens, and their parents. She has an exuding passion for helping children and teens navigate life’s difficulties while pointing them to Jesus Christ. Q. Where did you go to school? Graduate School: A. The University of Louisville Q. What is a fond childhood memory? A. Being at home…