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Disciplining the Resistant Child

By 1st Principle Group / September 18, 2024 /

Discipline is not just about correcting behavior, but about shaping the heart. When our child consistently refuses discipline or finds ways to circumvent it, we must approach the situation with wisdom, perseverance, and a firm grounding in biblical truth. As parents, our role is to consistently and lovingly point them towards Christ as we discipline…

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Helping Your Child With High-Functioning ADHD

By 1st Principle Group / September 17, 2024 /

Parenting a high-functioning child with ADHD presents unique challenges and opportunities. While these children often excel academically and socially, they will still greatly benefit from tailored support to manage their symptoms and thrive.  While high-functioning, your child may still benefit from professional interventions from a therapist who specializes in working with children.  Cognitive-behavioral therapy can…

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My Child is Being Rebellious – What Do I Do?

By 1st Principle Group / September 16, 2024 /

As Christians, we understand that rebellion against authority is not merely a behavioral issue, but a spiritual one rooted in our fallen nature (James 4:1-3). When we address a rebellious child, we are not simply dealing with a behavioral issue, but rather we are dealing directly with their sinful heart. As we discipline rebellion, our…

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Parenting Your Strong Willed Child

By 1st Principle Group / September 16, 2024 /

Parenting a strong-willed child is often challenging and discouraging, and it can be hard to keep the long view in mind in the midst of temper tantrums and disobedience.  However, your strong willed child is not a mistake, and God can use them mightily for his purposes.  Parenting a strong willed child is not finding…

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Helping Your Child Increase Their Self Control

By 1st Principle Group / September 16, 2024 /

Teaching our children impulse control is one of the ways we can help them grow in Christlikeness.  Proverbs 25:28 states, “A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.”  By teaching your kids how to control themselves, you are helping them learn how to resist the temptation to sin, persevere…

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I’m A Christian. Do My Strengths Matter? Part 2

By 1st Principle Group / June 10, 2024 /

In our first post in this series, we looked at how to identify your strengths.  But how can Christians talk about their strengths without coming across as boastful? Christians often grapple with the idea of talking about their strengths. They are concerned about coming across as boastful or prideful, which goes against the humility we…

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Nepotism and Family Business, Part 3

By 1st Principle Group / January 9, 2024 /

In the third post of our series on nepotism, we look at how to help and love our families without practicing nepotism.

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Nepotism and Family Business, Part 2

By 1st Principle Group / January 9, 2024 /

The second post in our series on avoiding nepotism unpacks concrete steps you can take to make sure you have fair hiring and promotion processes.

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How Family Dynamics Impact Family Business, Part 3

By 1st Principle Group / January 4, 2024 /

In this post, we continue our Family Business and Family Dynamics series by looking at steps you can take to build healthy family dynamics.

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How Family Dynamics Impact Family Business, Part 2

By 1st Principle Group / January 4, 2024 /

In the second post of our series on family dynamics, we look at healthy verse unhealthy dynamics and their impact on a family business.

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