The Difference Between Discipline and Fear We often say, “My child needs discipline.” But sometimes, what we call discipline is actually fear. There is a difference between a child who follows a rule because they understand it and a child who follows it because they are scared of what will happen if they don’t. Discipline...
Your Child Isn’t Lazy — They May Be Overwhelmed We often call children “lazy” when they take too long to start homework, avoid a task, leave things unfinished, or keep saying, “I’ll do it later.” But what looks like laziness from the outside may sometimes be something very different happening inside. A child may be...
Somewhere Along the Way, We Started Seeking Approval Think about the last time you made a decision and immediately wondered, “What will people think?” Maybe it was something as simple as what you wanted to wear, what you wanted to study, a career you were considering, a photo you wanted to post, or even...
“I’ll Do It Later” — Understanding Procrastination “I’ll do it later.” How many times have we heard a child say this? Homework? Later. Cleaning their room? Later. That project they were supposed to start three days ago? Definitely… later. It can be tempting to call it laziness. But what if it isn’t? Sometimes,...
