Let me say this: Jeremiah is really not a "problem" child, we just have a few problems that I'm not really sure how to handle. I have questions like, "What is appropriate for a 17 month old?", "How do you handle language frustrations?", etc.
We have been disciplining Jeremiah since he could understand the word "no." That started around 9 months. But we are getting into some bigger issues that I want to nip in the bud before they get worse. So do you have recommendations on discipline books that are written by believers and are scripture based? We don't really want a psychology book or this worldly book on discipline but something that is biblical.
Any ideas would greatly be appreciated.
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sarah is reading "parenting by The Book"...really good, biblical based discipline ideas...she's really enjoying it...not sure of the author, though
miss y'all too!
I have never read the book/series before, but I have heard a lot about "Growing Kids God's Way." My sister gave me the book, but I have only skimmed through it. From what I saw, it looked pretty good. But again, I haven't read it. Let me know what you end up with!
Another one is Shepherding A Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp.
Bringing up Boys by James Dobson is great. THe Babywise series is also good. I really like What Every Child Needs that has some discipline tactics in it. It basically talks about the different types of love that a child needs. THere is one for moms too called What every mom needs that is very good. The main thing with discipline is to be consistent. That is definitely the key. And make sure that you and John David are on the same page as to what's appropriate for Jeremiah and what's going to get him in trouble. Stick to age appropriate tactics and discipline in a loving manner. I use alot of postitive reinforcement (bribery sometimes! haha) It depends on your child how he will respond. Some kids need a spank on the bottom to get them in line. I dont' mean a "whipping" but just something to get their attention that doesn't really hurt but surprises them more than anything. Good luck!
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