Parenting
Shifts
by
Dr.
Scott
Turansky
and
Joanne
Miller, RN, BSN
Table
of
Contents
About the Authors
Introduction
1 • Make Parenting Shifts
2 • Consistency is Overrated
3 • Teach Kids to Add Energy to Family Life
4 • Tasks, Problems, and Conflict
5 • It Takes Two to Argue, but Only One to Stop
6 • Go Beyond Behavior Modification
7 • Move from the Issue to the Process
8 • Be Careful of Putting Dialogue in the Wrong Places
9 • Look for Heart Moments
10 • Parenting is an Investment—Think Long Term
11 • Affirm Approximately Right Behavior
12 • It's Not Good Enough to be Right. You Also Want to be Wise
13 • Use Firmness to Focus on Character
14 • Children Can Only Take as Much Pressure
as the Relationship Will Allow
15 • Group Offenses Around Character Qualities
16 • The Difference Between Discipline and Punishment
17 • Don't Practice in the Grocery Store. That's the Final Exam
18 • Be Prepared for the Three Arenas of Resistance
19 • Discipline Kids Independently for Sibling Conflict
20 • Avoid the Boxing Ring
21 • Your Primary Responsibility
22 • Teach Kids to Communicate Emotions Wisely
23 • Stop Talking and Start Acting
24 • Don't Give In to Manipulation
25 • Teach Kids the Wise Appeal
26 • Use Correction to Challenge the Heart
27 • Allow Life to be the Teacher
28 • The Relational Side of Parenting
29 • Support Other Authorities Who Work with Your Kids
30 • How to Pray for Your Kids
31 • A Child's Anger Problem Needs Attention
32 • Teach Kids to be Solvers Instead of Whiners
33 • Bookmark Good Days
34 • Children Need to Learn How to Work Hard
35 • Fair Doesn't Mean Equal
36 • Correction is Valuable
37 • Use Creativity to Teach Your Kids Spiritual Truths
38 • When Things Get Intense, Require a Break
39 • Children Who Play the Blame Game Lose
40 • Have Kids Report Back
41 • Consequences Aren't Enough
42 • Don't Minimize Your Parenting Power
Because Your Partner Does it Differently
43 • Make Mealtimes Meaningful and Fun
44 • Privilege and Responsibility Go Together
45 • Firmness Doesn't Require Harshness
46 • Discipline for Bad Attitudes
47 • Envision a Positive Future
48 • Good Character Qualities Misused
49 • The Value of Grandparents
50 • God Changes People at Any Age - It's Never Too Late |
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