books about: strong-willed

books about: strong-willed

books:

Strong-willed

Aaron's Way: The Journey of a Strong-Willed Child

Kendra Smiley, Aaron Smiley

Moody Publishers, 2004

Sanity Saver
I purchased this book after seeing Kendra and Aaron speak on this subject at a Hearts at Home conference a couple of years ago. Since then I have read it a couple of times, asked my husband to read it and loaned it to several friends as well. It is an eye-opening ...

Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child : Eliminating Conflict by Establishing Clear, Firm, and ...

Robert J. MacKenzie Ed.D.

Three Rivers Press, 2001

Amazing Book - A Must Have
This book is a must have for any parent who struggles with disciplining their child. Our 3.5 year old son is very strong willed and traditional methods of time out (in a corner) were not working. This book was well written and filled with helpful examples. Within a ...

The New Strong-Willed Child Workbook

James C. Dobson

Tyndale House Publishers, 2005

The New Strong Willed child Workbook
Very good and helpful. I learn a lot more if I write them out, but the workbook made me think about what I read then take it a step more and helped me apply it to my life. Very good buy!

Strong-willed Child Or Dreamer?

Ron Braund, Dana Spears

Thomas Nelson, 1996

Wow, Mom and I don't hate each other!!!
I am so excited about what I've learned by reading this book. I always thought that my Mother hated me and was intentionally tearing me apart (She didn't think I was much of a treat either). Now I realize that it all boils down to personality and how we look at the ...

Teens Fight Adult Corruption

R. A. "Buddy" Scott

Allon Publishing, 1998

A great tool to help rebellious teens
This book is brilliant. It plays on the rebelliousness of teens, but it results in teaching them the consequences for good and bad choices in life. My teen became absorbed with the book and it helped us to have a breakthrough in her understanding of the choices she ...

The New Strong-Willed Child

James C. Dobson

Tyndale House Publishers, 2007

READ THIS REVIEW!
First, before purchasing the book, don't be surprised when Dr. Dobson throws in his faith/religious beliefs into his parenting style. That is part of being a Christian. Allowing God to direct your actions in every aspect of life. I've read several 1-2 star reviews ...

10 Days to a Less Defiant Child: The Breakthrough Program for Overcoming Your Child's Difficult Behavior

Jeffrey Bernstein

Da Capo Press, 2006

Wonderful...this book brought me to tears
My 8 year old son is a defiant child. I've known it since he was born. I was always envious when I saw other parents with their children that seemed calm and happy. We lived our lives in constant stress, always ready for the next "scene" when my son would say ...

The Strong-Willed Child

James C. Dobson

Living Books, 1992

What's wrong with discipline??
I have a spanking spoon. I don't beat my children with it. Rather they get one solid pat on the behind when they are out of control...which is not common. My children are not afraid of me or my hand. They do not like the spanking spoon and almost always correct ...

Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, ...

Mary Sheedy Kurcinka

Harper Paperbacks, 1998

Cause, Effect and Practical Solutions!
Mary Sheedy Kurcinka does an excellent job of providing good common sense answers to why children are spirited and practical ways of dealing with the behavior. Observation, analysis and then appropriate action are keys to dealing with this behavior. For example, in ...

You Can't Make Me (But I Can Be Persuaded): Strategies for Bringing Out the Best in Your Strong-Willed Child

Cynthia Ulrich Tobias

WaterBrook Press, 1999

Changed my relationship with my son
I was always having struggles with my son. Every instruction became a long and frustrating discussion. Just trying to get him in the tub became a hide and seek game every night. Then I read Cynthia's book. It changed my relationship with my son. Cynthia gives ...

Don't Feed the Dragon!
Sandy Spurgeon McDaniel

Spurgeon House, 2007

A Parenting Manual to Guide you from Tots to Teens. Transform your family by using the discipline system in this manual. Teach your children to mind without threats, bribes or anger; stop melt-downs, arguing, fighting, defiant and disrespectful behavior. Get children to do homework, chores, listen do something on time and make wise choices. The ...

Everything Parent's Guide To The Strong-Willed Child: An Authoritative Guide to Raising a Respectful, ...

Carl E. Pickhardt

Adams Media, 2005

Willful = self-determined
Although my 3-year-old son is not as willful as the prototype described in the book, he is demanding and "I want" seems to be his favorite word. I liked 2 other books in this series and enjoyed/learned from them (EPG to Raising Boys, EPG to Positive Discipline), so I ...

Parenting the Strong-Willed Child: Fortifying Our Youth and Healing Our Prodigals
Kevin Hinckley

Deseret Book, 2008

Year after year, we lose many youth to the enticements and sophistries of the world. As a bishop, counselor, and parent. Kevin Hinckley has watched the painful process of rebellion occur over and over as he has worked to help those who are scarred by sin come back. From a foundation of gospel-based concepts and clinical experience, he identifies ...

I Married Wonder Woman...Now What?: A Superhero's Guide for Leading and Loving the 'Proverbs 31' Wife
Jess Maccallum

Standard Publishing Company, 2007

A compact and insightful presentation of twelve valuable principles to live by for the husband of a "Proverbs 31 woman"--or indeed, any woman. Along the way you'll encounter amusing quizzes and superhero trivia. So, what are you waiting for--the bat signal? Strap on your utility belt and become the hero that God intended. Inside I ...