Discipline is one of the hardest parts of parenting—and one of the most frequently asked-about topics from Wire Talk listeners. In this popular re-air, Karen breaks down discipline into three practical stages and shares wisdom from her book Survival Guide to Motherhood. Whether you're parenting toddlers, school-aged kids, or teens, grab your headphones and get ready to reframe your mindset with the powerful biblical principle: pain now equals peace later.
Episode Recap:
8:14 Discipline starts with your mindset
9:36 Pain now equals peace later
12:24 Discipline has to be consistent.
13:34 The three stages of discipline each require a different focus from moms
16:17 The “B”s of discipline with young kids are: Be Consistent, Be United, Be Clear
17:05 In the middle years it’s time to teach the “why” behind the no
18:11 You have to slow down and make time to teach your child
20:20 During the “coaching” stage, parents have to let consequences play out
Scripture for Reflection: Hebrews 12:11 (NIV)
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”
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