The Christian Parenting Handbook

With advice onparenting coming from several angles, what do you listen to and what do youignore? Develop your own biblical philosophy of parenting and use it to filterthe many ideas that come your way. In this book you'll learn how to:Identify character qualities to address problemsBuild internal motivationTransfer responsibility for change to the childTeach kids to be solvers instead of whinersUse creativity to teach your kids spiritual truthsAvoid the "boxing ring"Envision a positive futureAnd much more!With these strategies you'll be able to move from behaviormodification to a heart-based approach to parenting. Instead of relying on rewards, incentives, threats, andpunishment, you'll learn how to identify heart lessons to teach your child and implement them in practical ways. The ChristianParenting Handbook by Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, founders of theNational Center for Biblical Parenting, compiles fifty parenting principlesthat use heart-based strategies to teach you how to face daily challenges. Whenparents focus on the heart, kids learn to ask different questions about life.Instead of asking, "What's in it for me?" they learn to ask, "What's the right thing to do?" You'll soon see howa heart-based approach to parenting looks deeper and brings about greater,lasting change. The daily interaction you have with your children can impactthem for the rest of their lives. With these fifty heart-based strategies,you'll develop your own biblical philosophy of parenting and gain perspective,greater motivation, and confidence that you're moving in the right direction.As you envision a positive future for your children, they'll experience hopeand direction and you will too. Start applying these principles today!