Three mental health professionals cut through the "parenting advice" noise with this accessible, easy-to-skim book filled with actionable strategies and tips to build a child's capacity to thrive where they are planted, in good times and bad. It’s time to parent smarter, not harder. Filled with scientifically based and eminently actionable advice and strategies, Raising a Kid Who Can boils down the ten essential things that every child needs to thrive so that parents can stop drowning in information and get to the business of raising healthier, happier humans. Written by three mental health professionals who work with families, organized for easy skimming, and designed to be useful at any stage in a child’s life, the book devotes one short, impactful chapter per principle, including Resilience, Attention and Self-Control, Psychological Flexibility, Self-Motivation, Compassion and Gratitude. The result is a new approach to a parenting guide, one that takes a wholistic approach to nurturing a child’s development and help parents get right to the information they need, when they need it.

What is the difference between the kid who struggles to "adult" and the one who jumps in feet first, ready to thrive? It all comes down to mindsets, skillsets, and toolsets. Either we as parents raise kids who are dependent on us or we raise kids who are confident, capable, and eager to take on the challenges of an independent adult life. In Raising Them Ready, parenting experts and bestselling authors Jonathan and Erica Catherman give you practical ways to prepare your kids for life on their own. They help you assess how your kids respond to the everyday demands of life, provide practices for redirecting them from seeing adulthood as a series of threats to anticipating exciting challenges, and give you an inventory of the real-world adulting mindsets, skillsets, and toolsets your kids should acquire before leaving the nest. By putting into practice the advice in this book, you can stop worrying about if your kids will make it on their own and start celebrating alongside them this adventure called life.

Every parent hopes their kids will turn out right. They pray that when their children leave the nest, they will be ready to face the world. And they hope that their kids will be equipped to stand strong in lifes battles.There are no shortcuts to successful parentingno secret formulas to raising kids of strength and character. However, there are steps you can take to prepare your children for the challenges ahead. But youll need an effective game plan. With warmth and conviction, Tim Kimmel outlines a strategy for positive parenting a plan that gives you reachable goals, while allowing for your personal parenting style. You have only a few short years with your child...make the most of the time you have.Dr. Kimmel has two other parenting books that just came out, Grace Based Parenting and Why Christian Kids Rebel. Both of which are nominated for the Gold Medallion. Raising Kids would be the perfect addition to these books.

Advice for raising resourceful, resilient, and responsible children--based on the latest child development research. “Success” is a popular buzzword in discussions about children. But instead of prescribing what success looks like for kids, we should be making sure that they develop the skills they will need to become “doers”—people who proactively seek out what they want in life. Raising Can-Do Kids offers parents hands-on, proven ways to raise kids who embrace the uncertain and challenging adventure that is growing up.

As a journalist, television news producer, writer, and editor, Marcia Segelstein has spent decades reporting on family-related issues. Her work has brought her face-to-face with troubling shifts in our culture away from Christian values — and the impact these trends are having on our children. As a mother, Marcia recognizes that these are more than news stories: they are a personal battle. And this is a battle every Christian parent today must be equipped to fight. In Don’t Let the Culture Raise Your Kids, Marcia shows us how today’s parents need to be different — and why. She coaches parents to lead their children with confidence and authority, eyes wide open to the pitfalls and dangers that surround them, whether in the media, in school, or among their peers. It’s not too late to raise Christian kids. It’s this simple: Don’t Let the Culture Raise Your Kids. Armed with the information provided in this book, you can start today. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Marcia Segelstein has covered family issues for more than twenty-five years as a producer for CBS News and as a columnist. She has written for FoxNews.com, First Things, WORLD Magazine, and Touchstone, and is a senior editor for Salvo magazine. Marcia is a graduate of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. She and her husband have two “twenty-something” children.

Unapologetically raucous and refreshingly relevant, this book gives mothers ten nonnegotiable ways to stand firm and be the mom. With a sharp wit, Julie offers a dose of reality and a way to calm any mom's fears about raising children.

One-parent households frame the new landscape of American family life. But raising kids alone is hard work, and single parenting is a struggle for most. David and Lisa Frisbie provide a practical and proactive plan single moms or single dads can use to... nourish their own souls, maintaining a vibrant faith in God and a vital connection to family and friends nurture their children, empowering kids to successfully process the trauma of divorce manage their households as they assume roles and tasks that may lie well outside their comfort zone build a future they can enjoy, making choices about education, careers, finances, and relationships The Frisbies' constant travel and ongoing counseling ministry provide a rich reservoir of effective strategies and ideas. Moms and dads who parent alone will find confidence and hope from this manageable and optimistic approach.

This resource book is a guide for leaders of parenting classes, based on two of the authors' books, "A parent's guide for understanding and motivating children" and "Raising kids who can" using the Alderian parenting approach.

Being a parent is one of the most wonderful experiences in life, but it also comes with immense responsibility. As a parent, you want to give your kid the greatest possible start in life. You want to raise kids to be happy, healthy, and well-adjusted people. Nevertheless, with so much contradicting information accessible, it may be confusing and tough to manage the parenting process. That's why we wrote "Raising Kids Right: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Being a Great Parent." This comprehensive book is meant to help you become the best parent you can be by giving you practical advice and proven tactics for raising happy, confident, and successful children. In this book, you'll discover how to: Establish a deep connection with your kid and develop a great parent-child relationship. Establish a supportive home atmosphere that encourages your child's emotional and social development. Support your child's intellectual development and academic achievement. Encourage good eating habits and physical exercise to enhance your child's overall health and wellness. Establish clear limits and expectations to help your kid develop self-discipline and responsible conduct. Overcome the obstacles of adolescence and assist your kid to manage the journey to adulthood. And more.. We recognize that every kid and every family is unique, so we've included a variety of practical recommendations, expert guidance, and real-life examples to help you adjust your parenting style to your child's special needs and personality. Whether you're a new parent or a seasoned expert, "Raising Kids Right" is the essential guide to being the greatest parent you can be. Let's go on this road together and raise happy, healthy, and successful children. In this book, we have combined the latest research and best practices in the area of parenting to give you evidence-based solutions that have been demonstrated to work. We think that every parent has the ability to be a great parent, and our objective is to give you the skills and resources to help you do that. One of the primary themes throughout this book is the significance of developing a strong and healthy connection with your kid. We'll teach you how to build a secure and supportive atmosphere where your kid feels loved, respected, and understood. You'll learn how to communicate successfully with your kid, listen to their needs, and react with understanding and compassion. We'll also cover the myriad obstacles that parents confront, such as temper tantrums, sibling rivalry, and school-related stress. We'll present you with practical guidance and effective ways for addressing these circumstances so that you can feel confident in your ability to face any parenting difficulty that comes your way. Throughout the book, we'll give you step-by-step instructions on how to execute the methods and tactics we cover. You'll discover useful exercises and tasks that will help you implement what you've learned and measure your progress. We realize that parenting may be a demanding job, but it's also one of the most gratifying. With the correct advice and support, you can raise happy, healthy, and successful children who will go on to make a great effect on the world. So let's get started on this great road of parenthood together. Purchase your copy now!