Karis Kimmel Murray

Karis Kimmel Murray is the author of Grace Based Discipline and Creative Director of Family Matters, a ministry founded by her parents, best-selling authors Dr. Tim and Mrs. Darcy Kimmel. Karis writes and speaks for Family Matters as a voice to the next generation of parents, and is the co-host of The Family Matters Minute, a nationally syndicated radio segment heard by millions of listeners every weekday. Karis resides in Arizona with her husband, Mike, and their two teenage daughters.

Disciplining Your Kids With Grace

Karis Kimmel Murray reminds parents that we need to stay calm in the midst of misbehavior, look for the reason behind the behavior and gives a “sushi menu” of discipline tactics, including tagging bad behavior, putting things in a “basket,” and teaching the behavior you want to see. She ends with insights into children’s “currency” and age-appropriate consequences.

October 2, 2023

Young happy African American girl face to face with her smiling mom

3 Practical Principles for Disciplining With Grace

Seeking to parent our children the way God parents us can dramatically change the atmosphere of our home.

April 25, 2018