One Of My Many Reads

I read a lot of books. However, sometimes it takes me a while to read one. I even read two or three at the same time and it takes me even longer to finish one. This is one of the books I am reading now. (I started this one a while back, and yes I haven't finished it yet, but I'm gonna). I decided to pick this up again when Livy was down for a much needed nap.

This is a book by Dr. Kevin Lehman

I really have been enjoying this book. Kevin Leman is a family psychologist has raised three kids so I think he is pretty knowledgeable. It is so wonderful to have authors that are Christians and want to raise or train their children up in the way God wants them to. That is what John and I are striving to do (accompanied by TONS of prayer of course! We need it!). It seems like I have talked to more friends and family lately that are struggling with strong-willed kids. You MUST get this book! Of course, like with any book you'll have to use what works for you. That is what we have had to do. But I must say, the majority of the content in this book is so excellent.

Here's an snippet of the book..

"I am convinced that the training ground for life ought to be the home. We need to begin to hold children accountable for their decisions. In too many homes this isn't happening. Mom and Dad are always available to remind, coax, bribe, and push. Yes, maybe the chores do get done-eventually-but at what price? Part of that price is that Mom and Dad have to constantly nag the children, which Ephesians 6:4 clearly warns us not to do. But even more damaging is that through their constant nagging, coaxing, and bribing, parents are teaching their children that when they grow up and get out into life there will always be somebody there to push, motivate, and reward them for their behavior. But of course, life isn't like that. We can give our children a great tool for living by teaching them to be accountable and responsible. As the old saying puts it, teach them to stand on their own two feet."

He has such Godly wisdom to give. Truly a wonderful book! I also love the Baby Wise books. (Baby Wise, Toddler Wise, Pre-school Wise, etc..) Those books helped us get Livy on a shedule from her infancy and on. Plus it has helped our home with night and meal time peace etc. But that is another blog entry entirely. Oh heavens! So many great books for parents out there, but Leman's book a fav of mine. Read it and enjoy!