In this revised edition of Shepherding a Child's Heart, Dr. Tedd Tripp not only draws on his thirty years of experience as a pastor, counselor, school administrator, and father, but he also shares insights gained in ten years of teaching this material in conferences worldwide, providing more valuable help for parents.
What does it mean to be a man? Moreover, how does a father instill these qualities in his son? Using as an example the process by which a boy moved through the medieval stages of knighthood, author Robert Lewis identifies parallel stages for todays fathers to create ceremonies to commemorate significant milestones in a young mans journey toward becoming a modern-day knight. Beginning with a biblical perspective of manhood, author-pastor Robert Lewis shares a unique approach to shaping a boy into a man by equipping him with three essential elements: a vision, a code of conduct, and a cause (Christianity) in which to invest his life. Complete with ceremony ideas to celebrate accomplishments and ingrain them in his mind, th ... more
Healing and Hope for the Parent Who Has Lost a Child Through Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Abortion or Early Infant Death
This best-selling classic from Jack Hayford has helped hundreds of
thousands of parents to heal from the devastating loss of a child to early
death. A perfect gift for grief-stricken parents, this book provides
compassionate answers to troubling questions such as, What happened
to my baby after it died? Will I ever see my baby again — and will I
recognize him? What happens if I've had an abortion? Does God have a
reason for letting my child die?
God's Word shines with hope in the dark night of human pain. God
showed his tenderness when David lost the son he had with Bathsh ... more
What the award-winning Boundaries has done for adult relationships, Boundaries with Kids will do for you and your children
Here is the help you need for raising your kids to take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions. Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend take you through the ins and outs of instilling the kind of character in your children that will help them lead balanced, productive, and fulfilling adult lives.
Learn how to
set limits and still be a loving parent
bring control to an out-of-control family life
apply the ten laws of boundaries to parenting
define appropriate boundaries and consequences for your kids … and much more.
Finally, some sensible advice and caring encouragement on raising boys — from the nation's most trusted parenting authority, Dr. James Dobson.
With so much confusion about the role of men in our society, it's no wonder so many parents and teachers are at a loss about how to bring up boys. Our culture has vilified masculinity and, as a result, boys are suffering.
Parents, teachers, and others involved in shaping the character of boys have many questions:
Are boys fundamentally different from girls?
What role does competition play in a boy's development?
What is a father's unique contribution to parenting a son? What about a mom's role?
How can grandparents contribute to raising ... more
Many parenting books are based on hit-or-miss theories steeped in secular thinking. This one draws from Pastor Tripp's seasoned experience as a father-and from God's Holy Word. Grounded in the Bible's divine plan for parenting, this guide defines your goals as a parent and provides the Scriptural methods for accomplishing them. This is an excellent resource for personal or group study.
"Ron Deal provides seven effective, achievable steps toward building a healthy marriage and a workable and peaceful stepfamily. Exploding the myth of achieving a ?blended family? he helps parents recognize the unique personality and place of each family member, honor the families of origin while establishing new traditions, and much more. Developed from Deal's nationwide seminars on the topic, this material is equally useful for individuals, families, small groups, pastors, and counselors."
Parents in our post-modern world tend to be committed to but anxious about their child-rearing responsibilities. They've tried the countless parenting books on the market, but many of these are strident, fear-based books that loving parents instinctively
Teenagers! You love them to pieces … but sometimes you feel like the pieces are falling apart
Relax! Your sanity will survive these rocky teenage years, and so will your teens — provided you set healthy boundaries that work to their benefit and yours. Boundaries with Teens shows you how.
From bestselling author and counselor Dr. John Townsend, here is the expert insight and guidance you need to help your teens take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions and gain a deeper appreciation and respect both for you and for themselves.
With wisdom and empathy, Dr. Townsend, a father of two teens himself, applies biblically based principles for the challenging task of ... more
Dr. James Dobson has completely rewritten, updated, and expanded his classic best seller The Strong-Willed Child for a new generation of parents and teachers. The New Strong-Willed Child follows on the heels of Dr. Dobson's phenomenal best seller Bringing Up Boys. It offers practical how-to advice on raising difficult-to-handle children and incorporates the latest research with Dr. Dobson's legendary wit and wisdom. The New Strong-Willed Child is being rushed to press for parents needing help dealing with sibling rivalry, adhd, low self-esteem, and other important issues. This book is a must-read for parents and teachers struggling to raise and te ... more
