Practical Pointers for Powerful Parenting

Instructing a Child's Heart
By Tedd & Margy Tripp / Shepherd Press

Picking up where Shepherding a Child's Heart left off, Ted and Margy Tripp's new book, Instructing a Child's Heart, helps parents give instruction to their children that will persuade them of God's wisdom. Instead of focusing solely on behavior issues, the authors look at the heart of your child. Point your child toward the happiness they will find from doing things God's way! Paperback.

Parents' Guide to the Spiritual Growth of Children
By Tyndale House

Passing on a heritage of faith to children is an incredible privilege God gives to parents. You'll learn how to create a customized plan for your child with fun, faith-filled activities for each stage of development. You'll also learn how to take advantage of the "teachable moments" of everyday life to illustrate spiritual principles. Heritage Builders is a registered trademark of Focus on the Family. All rights reserved.

Have a New Kid by Friday
By Dr. Kevin Leman / Revell

Anyone who has dealt with a strong-willed child knows how difficult it is to turn bad behavior around. But the popularity of TV programs like Supernanny and Nanny 911 shows that parents are ready to try anything to get their children to behave. Bestselling author and psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman is here to help with simple strategies any parent can carry out. This book shows you how to reverse negative behavior in your children . . . fast! With his signature wit and encouragement, Dr. Leman offers hope and real, practical, achievable strategies for regaining control and becoming the parent you always wanted to be.

The Birth Order Book: Why You Are the Way You Are
By Dr. Kevin Leman / Baker

Whether you're the firstborn, a middle child, or the baby of the family, your place in line can influence who you are and what you do! Explore the effects of birth order on personality development, marriage, parenting style, and career. Dr. Leman's bestseller will help you recognize, understand, and overcome negative tendencies shaped by family environment.

• teach their children God's Word
• train them in God's ways
• talk to children about Jesus
• pray with and for them

Elizabeth George, who has two grown children and six grandchildren, gives practical advice and real-life suggestions for helping children---no matter what their ages---incorporate God into daily life. Her husband, Jim, also provides biblical advice from a dad's perspective.

The Power of a Praying Parent
By Stormie Omartian / Harvest House Publishers

Stormie Omartian revisits her bestselling book for parents---now with a new cover---by adding new material and the wisdom gleaned from even more years of being a mom. In 30 easy-to-read chapters, Stormie shares from personal experience as to how parents can pray for their children's safety, character, adolescence, peer pressure, school experiences, friends, and relationship with God. Now adults, Stormie's grown-up children also reflect on the way their praying parents raised them---and what a difference it made.

Boundaries with Kids
By Drs. Henry Cloud & John Townsend / Zondervan

Here's the help you need to raise kids who take responsibility for their lives and attitudes. Parents will learn how to set loving limits, bring control to an out-of-control life, define appropriate boundaries and consequences for children, and much more.

Boundaries with Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No
By Dr. John Townsend / Zondervan

Strong, healthy boundaries are the key to a strong, healthy relationship with your teen. Discover how to set healthy boundaries for both yourself and your teen to enhance your relationship and their relationships with others. Includes section on how to deal with special situations like drug and alcohol use, cutting, sex, defiance, school, and disrespect.