8 Simple Tools for Raising Great Kids

Finally, a practical book for busy parents!Whether you find parenting intuitive or impossible, we could all use a hand here and there. And we could use it quick! In 8 Simple Tools, child psychologist and father Todd Cartmell walks you through the nuts and bolts of healthy, effective parenting.Using examples from his home and 20 years of professional practice, Todd gives eight essential and practical tools to help you:Listen well and respond wiselyUse affirmation to influence your childDevelop a nurturing home culture Correct behavior in lasting waysMaintain a healthy relationship with your childDesigned with busy parents in mind, 8 Simple Tools breaks each tool into five short chapters, perfect for when you only have a second. Plus, each chapter ends with a practical ';Tip' section that summarizes the main point and helps you apply it right away. Use even half of the tools in your parenting, and your family dynamics will thrive. Your relationship will be built on love and trust, providing you with fertile ground for planting God's wisdom in your child's heart and, ultimately, seeing your child flourish.