Featured Coaching Tip

As parents, we give instructions to our children constantly. Do they hear us? If not, is it fair to apply a consequence? If so, why aren't they responding? We must realize the intense competition we have for the attention of our children. TV, video games, phones and siblings are all vying for our child's attention at any given moment. When we throw our demands into the mix, it is no wonder that our children don't obey. We must give our children the opportunity to obey us by training them to hear our voice. When we speak to our children, we need to require two things: eye contact and a verbal answer, signifying they are mentally with us. Once we receive these two confirmations, we can then give our instruction with an expectation of obedience. Children generally want to please dad and mom and so in many cases they will obey. Isn't it a comfort to know that if they do not obey, the fault does not lie on your shoulders. You have trained your child to tune into your voice, now the act of obedience is up to him. If he doesn't, then you have the confidence to take the next step in training his heart for Jesus.

 

biblical parenting services

Many times we work to apply biblical practices in our parenting, yet certain behaviors and heart issues in our children continue to persist and sometimes even increase in intensity. The questions arise, "what am I missing?" or even, "what am I doing wrong?" Reb Bradley writes in his book,Child Training Tips, "every parent has blind spots..." that's why allowing fresh eyes to see the circumstances occurring in your home, either through conferencing or at home visits is so incredibly beneficial for taking your family to the next step in glorifying God and directing family members to a more effective life of loving God and loving our neighbors. At the Training Hearts for Jesus ministry, we make ourselves available to be those extra set of eyes. If you are finding yourself in a place where you think an unbiased opinion, with some very practical and biblical guidance will help you, contact us to discuss dates.

Come and Join us for Parenting Porch!

Are you praying for encouragement, direction and answered questions regarding your parenting? Grab your hot tea or coffee and join Sharon Cannavo and other moms like you on a Thursday morning each month, beginning January 27th (weather permitting. Please check the CALENDAR for future dates). While your little ones play, Sharon will share answers and insights. Our Parenting Porch mom's group will discuss the parenting issues that arise in our month to discover encouraging and biblical ways to train the hearts of these precious children to glorify our God. Email ContactUs@TrainingHearts.org for more information and directions the park.

 

What is a Parental Coaching Conference?

This involves you and your spouse meeting with us in office to discuss your parenting struggles. Through this conference we will uncover those blind spots and determine new approaches to overcome those areas for the sake of a more effective parenting approach.

What is a Parental Coaching Home Visit?

This involves a Training Hearts for Jesus facilitator coming to your home for a three hour visit to watch the normal activity in your home and to discover those areas of blind spots in order to help Dad and Mom overcome and improve their parenting skills.

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