We are nearing the end of the school year. It is a time of joy and anticipation as students graduate, and summer is just around the corner. At the same time, it is almost the end of the school year! There are tests, projects, year-end activities, . . . when did it get so busy? And then to think: Will Joey ever remember to bring home his lunchbox? Will Hailey…
Parenting
Dear Joyce, How do you deal with temper tantrums?
Dear Joyce, I have a child (2nd born) who exhibits temper tantrums. She will scream real loud in short bursts and will not let me help her (sometimes the screams are because she is frustrated with something – like not being able to put clothes on right, but won’t let me help her). I just walk out of the room when it’s a tantrum of disobedience to signify that that’s…
Dear Joyce, I have become so impatient . . .
Dear Joyce, I have two preschoolers and one child in elementary school. Â I feel like I am very irritable and short most of the time, and I never thought I would be so impatient. Â My 4-year-old disobeys constantly, and I find that I am screaming at him every day. My kids are screaming and hurting each other. What can I do? Help! Â Sarah Dear Sarah, Thanks for acknowledging your struggles.…
Love and Marriage: Premarital Q&A – Planning Kids
Marv and I frequently speak at marriage conferences and seminars. In addition to our prepared talk, we also enjoy the Q&A time where we hear from you. Here are some of the frequently asked questions. How did having children change your marriage relationship? Were children planned? If so, how did you decide when to have children? We did plan to have three or four children but the timing was not…