Boundaries with kids : when to say yes, when to say no to help your children gain control of their lives

The future in now -- What does character look like? -- Kids need parents with boundaries -- What will happen if I do this? The law of sowing and reaping -- Pulling my own wagon: the law of responsibility -- I can't do it all, but I'm not helpless, either: the law of power -- I'm not the only one who matters: the law of respect -- Life beyond "Because I'm the mommy": the law of motivation -- Pain can be a gift: the law of evaluation -- Tantrums needn't be forever: the law of proactivity -- I am happier when I am thankful: the law of envy -- Jump-starting my engine: the law of activity -- Honesty is the best policy: the law of exposure -- Rolling up your sleeves: the six steps to implementing boundaries with your kid.;When to say yes, when to say no to help your children gain control of their lives. Yes, you can say no to your child and still be a loving parent. Discover how setting biblical boundaries can make your parenting better today! Join Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, authors of the New York Times bestseller Boundaries, as they share the research and guidance you need to raise your kids to take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions. What Boundaries has done for adult relationships, Boundaries with Kids will do for you and your family. Using biblically backed principles, including respect, stewardship, and self-control, Drs. Cloud and Townsend share the lessons they've learned firsthand after decades of working with families across the country. The tools and support they provide in Boundaries with Kids will change the way you view healthy boundaries, no matter where you are in your parenting journey. With wisdom and empathy, they take you through the ins and outs of instilling the kind of character in your children that will help them lead balanced, productive, and fulfilling adult lives. You'll learn how to: Define appropriate boundaries and consequences for your kids Set limits and still be a loving parent Bring balance to an out-of-control family life Apply the ten laws of boundaries to your parenting Understand the six steps to implementing boundaries in your home Don't forget to check out the Boundaries family collection of books and workbooks dedicated to key areas of your life, including dating, marriage, raising teenagers, and leadership. Discover how setting biblical boundaries can improve your parenting and your relationship with your children.Join Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, authors of the New York Times bestseller Boundaries, as they share the research and guidance you need to raise your kids to take responsibility for their actions and emotions and enable them to lead balanced, productive, and fulfilling adult lives.The tools and guidance provided in Boundaries with Kids will change the way you view healthy boundaries, no matter where you are in your parenting journey. You'll learn how to:Define appropriate boundaries and consequences for your kids.Set limits and still be a loving parent.Bring balance to an out-of-control family life.Understand the six steps to implementing boundaries in your home. Using biblically backed principles, including respect, stewardship, and self-control, Drs. Cloud and Townsend share the lessons they've learned firsthand after decades of working with families across the country. With wisdom and empathy, they take you through the ins and outs of instilling the kind of character in your children that will help them lead Godly lives. Keys for establishing healthy boundaries--the bedrock of good relationships, maturity, safety, and growth for children and adults. To help their children grow into healthy adults, parents need to teach them how to take responsibility for their behavior, their values, and their lives. The authors of the Gold Medallion Award-winning book Boundaries bring their biblically-based principles to bear on the challenging task of child rearing, showing parents: * how to bring control to an out-of-control family life * how to set limits and still be loving parents * how to define legitimate boundaries for the family * how to instill in children a godly character