The NEW Strong-Willed Child: Birth Through Adolescence

by James C. Dobson

Paper Book, 2007

Status

Available

Call number

649.1

Collection

Publication

Tyndale Momentum (2007), Edition: Revised, 288 pages

Description

Is a willful little darling driving you to distraction? The New Strong-Willed Child is the resource you need-a classic bestseller completely rewritten, updated, and expanded for a new generation of parents and teachers. Challenging as they are to raise, strong-willed children can grow up to be men and women of strong character-if lovingly guided with understanding and the right kind of discipline. Find out what Dr. James Dobson, today's most trusted authority on parenting, has to say about what makes strong-willed children the way they are; shaping the will while protecting the spirit; avoiding the most common parenting mistake; and much more. If you are struggling to raise and teach children who are convinced they should be able to live by their own rules, The New Strong-Willed Child is a must-read! (This new edition is part of Dr. James Dobson's Building A Family Legacy initiative.)… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member rajendran
Is a willful little darling driving you to distraction?
Are you wondering where you went wrong as a parent?
You may have a strong-willed child….

They come into the world smoking a cigar and yelling about the temperature in the delivery room. As toddlers, their greatest delights include painting the
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carpet with Mom's makeup and trying to flush the family cat down the toilet. As older children and teenagers, they are irritable, defiant, and seemingly bent on challenging all forms of authority.
Challenging as they are to raise, strong-willed children can grow up to be men and women of strong character -- if lovingly guided with understanding and the right kind of discipline.
In The New Strong-Willed Child, Dr. James Dobson offers practical how-tos on raising one of these little powerhouses, drawing on up-to-date research and years of experience advising families.
Find out what America's most trusted authority on parenting has to say about:
- What makes strong-willed children the way they are
- Shaping the will while protecting the spirit
- Avoiding the most common parenting mistake
- Disciplining the strong-willed child
- Sibling rivalry
- Strong-willed adolescents
- Strong-willed children and ADHD
If you're frustrated and discouraged from dealing with a stubborn, out-of-control, or defiant youngster, take heart. Help is available from Dr. Dobson and The New Strong-Willed Child.
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LibraryThing member rajendran
Is a willful little darling driving you to distraction?
Are you wondering where you went wrong as a parent?
You may have a strong-willed child....

They come into the world smoking a cigar and yelling about the temperature in the delivery room. As toddlers, their greatest delights include painting the
Show More
carpet with Mom's makeup and trying to flush the family cat down the toilet. As older children and teenagers, they are irritable, defiant, and seemingly bent on challenging all forms of authority.

Challenging as they are to raise, strong-willed children can grow up to be men and women of strong character -- if lovingly guided with understanding and the right kind of discipline.

In The New Strong-Willed Child, Dr. James Dobson offers practical how-tos on raising one of these little powerhouses, drawing an up-to-date research and years of experience advising families.

Find out what America's most trusted authority on parenting has to say about:-
- What makes strong-willed children the way they are
- Shaping the wall while protecting the spirit
- Avoiding the most common parenting mistake
- Disciplining the strong-willed child
- Sibling rivalry
- Strong-willed adolescents
- Strong-willed children and ADHD

If you're frustrated and discouraged from dealing with a stubborn, out-of-control, or defiant youngster, take heart. Help is available from Dr. Dobson and The New Strong-Willed Child.
Show Less
LibraryThing member Sabrina_Davidson
This book gives parents insight into the different personalities of their children.

Awards

Christian Book Award (Finalist — 2005)

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

288 p.; 6 inches

ISBN

1414313632 / 9781414313634
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