Setting clear expectations for a child's behavior is part of the advice from experienced homeschooling moms. But ensuring obedience requires more.

One of the most common of my many New Year's resolutions is to become a more patient mother and teacher. Every year, it seems that I start strong but my efforts slowly fizzle out by the last week of January. My greatest challenge is to able to teach my children how to behave in ways that are pleasing to the Lord without becoming impatient and frustrated myself.

Abby Sasscer has four simple solutions to calmly change things that typically cause anxiety and behavior meltdowns in public into precious teaching moments.

Abby Sasscer shares two simple lists and a tidbit of advice to help you turn bad attitudes into good behavior at home and anywhere.