Whether you’re parenting toddlers or teens - these 5 books will give you the tools you need to create a healthier family. Join us as we dive into Karen's top recommendations for parenting books that offer invaluable insights, practical strategies, and wisdom to navigate the ups and downs of raising children. From building strong connections to setting boundaries with love, this episode is packed with essential reads for every parent's bookshelf.
Episode Recap:
4:25 - These 5 books truly helped Karen in her parenting journey
5:25 - Personality Plus for Parents unpacks the four temperaments
7:30 - PPP helps you understand the child’s strengths and weaknesses, especially if they are very different from your own
13:21- A Grown Ups Guide to Kids’ Wiring - great for “translating” our kids behavior and helping us speak to them in ways that are more effective
15:40 - Boundaries book: moms are afraid to set boundaries with our kids, but boundaries bring security
18:17- The Birth Order Book explains how the order of our children and age gaps in our family can help us understand our kids’ behavior and tendencies
22:10 - The Five Love Languages of Children
28:02 - Honorable Mentions: Survival Guide to Motherhood, Parenting By The Book, Raising Worry-free Girls, Raising Emotionally Strong Boys, Wild Things, Shepherding A Child’s Heart, Parenting Your Powerful Child, The New Strong-Willed Child, Moms on Call Parenting Series
Questions for Discussion:
Resources:
418: The Summer Before: Preparing Your Child for Middle and High School
417: Countdown to Kindergarten: How to Make the Most of the Summer Before School Starts
415: Honoring Your Own Mother
414: God Does Not Give Us A Spirit of Fear
413: Help! It’s gonna Be May…
412: Trusting God Enough to Take a Break
411: "Dumb" Bible Questions Answered
410: How Can I Be More Intentional in My Marriage?
409: How Do I Discipline My Strong-Willed “Red” Child
408: How Do I Talk to My Kids About the Resurrection?
407: Choosing Between Conflicting Priorities
406: Defiance in the Powerful Perfectionist Personality (Red/Blue)
405: The Ultimate Potty Training Episode
404: Q&A with Karen’s son Taylor Stubbs
403: You Need Friends
402: You Need a Church Family
401: Encouraging Your Teens’ Faith
400: Training Your Children To Do Chores
399: What Should My Prayer Life Look Like?
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