Table Of ContentContents Introduction..... 7 Why Boundaries with Kids Part 1: Why Kids Need Boundaries 1. The Future Is Now..... 13 2. What Does Character Look Like'..... 23 3. Kids Need Parents with Boundaries..... 38 Part 2: Ten Boundary Principles Kids Need to Know 4. What Will Happen If I Do This'..... 57 The Law of Sowing and Reaping 5. Pulling My Own Wagon..... 73 The Law of Responsibility 6. I Can't Do It All, But I'm Not Helpless, Either..... 87 The Law of Power 7. I'm Not the Only One Who Matters..... 103 The Law of Respect 8. Life Beyond "Because I'm the Mommy"..... 120 The Law of Motivation 9. Pain Can Be a Gift..... 134 The Law of Evaluation 10. Tantrums Needn't Be Forever..... 147 The Law of Proactivity 11. I Am Happier When I Am Thankful..... 163 The Law of Envy 12. Jump-starting My Engine..... 177 The Law of Activity 13. Honesty Is the Best Policy..... 192 The Law of Exposure Part 3: Implementing Boundaries with Kids 14. Roll Up Your Sleeves..... 207 The Six Steps to Implementing Boundaries with Your Kid
SynopsisHelps parents set boundaries with their children and teach the concept of boundaries to their children., Yes, you CAN say no to your child and still be a loving parent. Discover how boundaries make parenting better today What the award-winning, bestselling Boundaries has done for adult relationships, Boundaries with Kids will do for you and your children. Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend provide the help and guidance you need for raising your kids to take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions. 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. Learn how to: set limits and still be a loving parent bring control to an out-of-control family life apply the ten laws of boundaries to parenting define appropriate boundaries and consequences for your kids . . . and much more Plus, check out Boundaries family collection of books dedicated to key areas of life - dating, marriage, raising teenagers, and leadership. Workbooks and Spanish editions are also available., Yes, you CAN say no to your child and still be a loving parent. Discover how boundaries make parenting better today! What the award-winning, bestselling Boundaries has done for adult relationships, Boundaries with Kids will do for you and your children. Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend provide the help and guidance you need for raising your kids to take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions. 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. Learn how to: set limits and still be a loving parent bring control to an out-of-control family life apply the ten laws of boundaries to parenting define appropriate boundaries and consequences for your kids . . . and much more! Plus, check out Boundaries family collection of books dedicated to key areas of life - dating, marriage, raising teenagers, and leadership. Workbooks and Spanish editions are also available., 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., 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.