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| Introduction: Developing Your Own Biblical Philosophy of Parenting | |
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| Consistency Is Overrated | |
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| Build Internal Motivation | |
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| Consequences Aren't the Only Answer | |
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| Identify Character Qualities to Address Problems | |
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| Transfer Responsibility for Change to the Child | |
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| The Relational Side of Parenting | |
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| Envision a Positive Future | |
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| Look for Heart Moments | |
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| Make Parenting Shifts | |
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| Parenting Is an Investment-Think Long Term | |
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| Teamwork … Individuals at Their Best | |
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| Your Primary Responsibility | |
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| Bookmark Good Days | |
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| Don't Minimize Your Parenting Power Because Your Partner Does It Differently | |
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| Teach Kids to Add Energy to Family Life | |
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| The Difference Between Tasks, Problems, and Conflict | |
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| It Takes Two to Argue, but Only One to Stop | |
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| Move from the Issue to the Process | |
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| Affirm Approximately Right Behavior | |
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| It's Not Good Enough to Be Right-You Also Want to Be Wise | |
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| Use Firmness to Focus on Character | |
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| Children Can Only Take as Much Pressure as the Relationship Will Allow | |
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| The Difference Between Punishment and Discipline | |
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| Don't Practice in the Grocery Store-That's the Final Exam | |
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| Be Prepared for the Three Arenas of Resistance | |
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| Discipline Kids Separately for Sibling Conflict | |
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| Avoid the Boxing Ring | |
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| Teach Kids to Communicate Emotions Wisely | |
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| Stop Talking and Start Acting | |
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| Don't Give In to Manipulation | |
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| Teach Kids the Wise Appeal | |
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| Use Correction to Challenge the Heart | |
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| To Spank or Not to Spank | |
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| Support Other Authorities Who Work with Your Kids | |
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| How to Pray for Your Kids | |
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| A Child's Anger Problem Needs Attention | |
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| Teach Kids to Be Solvers Instead of Whiners | |
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| Children Need to Learn How to Work Hard | |
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| Fair Doesn't Mean Equal | |
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| Correction Is Valuable | |
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| Use Creativity to Teach Your Kids Spiritual Truths | |
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| When Things Get Intense, Require a Break | |
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| Children Who Play the Blame Game Lose | |
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| Have Kids Report Back | |
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| Use Mealtimes to Build Relationships | |
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| Privilege and Responsibility Go Together | |
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| Firmness Doesn't Require Harshness | |
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| Discipline for Bad Attitudes | |
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| Good Character Qualities Misused | |
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| The Value of Grandparents | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Index | |
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| About the Authors | |