Love Is Like God

The secret to Michael Pearl's success is not in training...

More than Obedience?

Should I expect her do more than what she is commanded? Isn’t that asking too much?

My Little Knuckle-head

A little knuckle-head came to visit me the other day. I call him knuckle-head because he is the type that makes people want to give him a rap on the head with their knuckles.

Nip It In the Bud

I watched as a mischievous 3-year-old tried to get some attention from the stranger talking to his daddy. He stood between them, throwing his smile up to this new and interesting fellow while lightly kicking his leg. He...

One size fits all?

...Not all children can be trained equally with the same techniques...

Organize and Manage

Eleven-month-old Suzie was hurrying across the store toward the big, swinging, automatic doors. Her Daddy saw the danger and called, “Suzie, come back here.” But the sound of his command lacked finality and expectancy...

Plowing Under Weeds

Last week I was in Florida staying in the home of a young family. They had a son, 2-years old, who exemplified good training.

Preventive Training

Dear Pearls,

Our 9-year-old son (the oldest of 5) wakes up wanting to do only what he wants, no chores. He drags through work and often does an incomplete job. He pouts and throws ‘mini’ fits, which includes sunken...

Provide Entertainment

Our granddaughter, Gracie, is what many people call “a handful.” Her eyes are alive with investigation, always searching for opportunities to change her environment.

Ramblin'

A young father dropped by to confer with one of my sons on some item of business. His little boy, not yet two years old, wandered over to the toy box and began to drag out all manner of interesting animals and colorful,...