New Strong Willed Child
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by James Dobson (Author)
Well Respected Philosophy for Raising Good Kids, November 23, 2004
Reviewer: A customer
James Dobson is one of my favorite parenting authors although I am not a Christian. I have embraced this philosophy that keeps me in charge without feeling guilty that I am the boss as I try to keep the kids safe and on track. I agree to disagree with him only regarding spanking as I feel there are many other effective ways to discipline children. I like the large scope of information offered in this book...references, anecdotes, personal expereinces and exact words to try in challenging situations. I think this is a well organized book with a variety of helpful information for parents and teachers relating to children of all ages. However, no one book can cover everything from birth through the teenage years in complete detail.
Therefore, if you are looking for further information relating to specific challenging behavior/discipline issues regarding teenagers or toddler/preschoolers and would like an entire book on just those specific years, I also highly recommend 2 books in addition to Dobson's classic...
...for parents of teenagers--a book called called "How to Keep Your Teenager Out of Trouble and What to Do If You Can't"
...and for parents of 2-to 5-year-olds--an A-Z trouble-shooting guide called "The Pocket Parent".
I recommend Dobson for his well respected underlying philosophy and the other 2 books for tons of additional quick read specific practical how-to's on 2 age spectrums that can definitely test your sanity!
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7 Solutions for Burned-Out Parents
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by Dr. James Dobson (Author)
Description: From Publishers Weekly
Dobson, the Focus on the Family founder whose book The Strong-Willed Child made him a highly regarded expert on Christian parenting, turns his attention to helping parents slow down. Opening the book with anecdotes about how American families spend too much time hustling kids to soccer games and dance practice, Dobson strikes a chord with the ranks of the exhausted. His seven chapters are exceptionally brief, meaning that these same exhausted parents might actually find the hour or so it takes to digest this book. Although his suggestions are by no means new ones, they're solid and well presented: Keep the Sabbath; implement a slower lifestyle and spend precious time with family; live within your means; learn to say no to some new commitments and don't overload kids with scheduled activities; limit TV-watching; build a strong relationship with your spouse; and pray constantly. Dobson comes across as a comfortable fellow struggler rather than an authority who has managed to put all of these principles into practice all the time; some of the book's best moments come when he shares his own vulnerability (like the time his father called him to task for being too busy to attend to his family, or the time he learned a lesson about materialism as a game show contestant). This book will resonate with many worn-out moms and dads.
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Book Description
Twenty-first-century moms and dads, even more than their predecessors, are caught in a harried and hurried lifestyle best described as "routine panic." They know something is wrong but are too busy and exhausted to do anything about it. These parents want practical, biblical answers they can digest on the run. Dr. James Dobson will point mothers and fathers to the principles they desperately need in 7 Solutions for Burned- Out Parents: renew the Sabbath, just say "No" to over commitment, let..
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When I Lay My Isaac Down (Hardcover) |
by Carol Kent (Author)
A Love Giving, Mind Altering, Life Changing Book, Dec 1 2004
Reviewer: Susan (Central Iowa)
I bought this book on a Thursday morning and could hardly put it down until I finished it within a handful of days. It is the story of the author's son murdering another man and God's work throughout a life shattering tragedy. God's timing for having me read it was incredible. Perhaps it is your time to read this story. Carol Kent's writing of her family's true life tragedy manages to express both gut wrenching raw honesty with promises of hope and God's true love conquering all. Conquering ALL- rarely can we speak in absolutes and yet Carol's dependence on her Lord reminds us that God's love conquers ALL. Like me, you will be grateful for the gift of her writing and the courage she displays in sharing her family's horrific yet tender story.
HOPE... when circumstances don't make sense..., Jul 13 2004
Reviewer: A customer
This is for those who are on a journey that they did not choose.
It's also for those who love someone in the midst of horrific circumstances...it will help you know how to be a support and remain supportive for the long haul.
A practical, gripping, personal, honest and sobering story of Gods presence in a fallen world.
No matter why you read it, you will be challenged to be willing to release what you love to the One who loves you more.
It's a pretty quick read. You will not regret reading this book.
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Preparing for Adolescence: How to Survive the Coming Years of Change (Paperback) |
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by James C. Dobson (Author)
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