What do kids actually think about being disciplined?

In Episode 114 of High Performance Parenting, Greg Francis sits down with daughters Abbie and Elli to discuss their childhood experience growing up in a home with clear expectations and consistent discipline.

They share real stories about:

• Moments they got in trouble growing up
• The difference between punishment and loving discipline
• Why parents must establish standards in the home
• How discipline actually restored relationships
• Why discipline helped build respect for authority and God’s Word

This episode kicks off a deeper series exploring how biblical discipline helps raise strong, responsible children in a chaotic world.

(00:00) Kids Naturally Test Boundaries

(01:30) Why Parents Must Establish Standards

(03:10) Funny Childhood Moments Getting in Trouble

(05:02) Punishment vs Loving Discipline

(07:08) Why Discipline Restores Relationships

(09:12) Teaching Respect for Authority

(11:04) Consistency in Parenting

(13:18) Why Parents Must Lead First

(15:20) Preparing for the Discipline Series

In Episode 113 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis unpack the truth behind real confidence before competition.

It doesn’t come from hype.

It comes from preparation.

They discuss:

• How last year’s disappointments created motivation for growth
• Why injuries often come from lack of preparation
• The difference between looking good in practice and performing in competition
• How strategy and consistency beat flashy performance
• The importance of mental preparation before big moments
• Why fueling your body properly matters in long tryouts

If your child competes in sports, this episode will help you prepare them to step onto the court — or field — with real confidence.

(00:00) Turning Disappointment Into Motivation

(01:27) Why Siblings Competing Together Matters

(02:24) Preparing Mentally for Tryouts

(03:37) Injuries That Come From Poor Preparation

(05:27) Changing Technique for Better Efficiency

(06:26) Strategy vs Flashy Tennis

(08:12) Studying Opponents Before Competition

(09:34) Confidence Comes From Preparation

(10:37) Practice vs Competitive Tennis

(12:40) Using Disappointment as Motivation

(14:20) Bringing Your A Game

In Episode 112 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis unpack a powerful lesson their daughters learned through tennis tryouts:

You can win the match… and still lose the relationship.

They discuss:

• Why offseason preparation matters more than last-minute effort
• Training physically and mentally before tryouts
• How sibling competition can either strengthen or damage connection
• Why winning at the expense of your sibling isn’t real victory
• The long-term importance of family unity over short-term sports success

If you have multiple kids in the same sport — or competitive personalities in your home — this episode will help you lead wisely.

(00:00) You Didn’t Win If You Lost Your Sibling

(01:44) Lessons From Last Year’s Tryouts

(03:23) Why Offseason Preparation Matters

(05:48) Physical Strength and Mental Readiness

(07:31) Sibling Rivalry and Competition

(10:22) Encouraging Without Discouraging

(12:02) You Have Siblings for Life

(13:44) The Loneliness of Competing Alone

(15:41) Protecting Connection Over Trophies