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A team of family educators has joined forces to explain positive discipline and communication techniques that will help your family run more smoothly. Christian Active Parenting combines the wisdom of the Bible with the time-tested Active Parenting approach to give you the strength and skills needed to raise upstanding children. Millions of parents have used this "active" approach to raise courageous, cooperative children—and now you can, too!

This Parent’s Guide shows you:

Why children misbehave and how to redirect them
Non-violent discipline guided by God's love
The Biblical tradition of encouragement
Opening up the lines of communication with your children—before the challenging teen years
The importance of spending quite time with God
Introducing Bible reading to your children
Overcoming anger through the word of God
How to prevent problems with drugs, alcohol, violence, and sex
Christian influences on your child's life
How to stop scolding and start smiling with your kids!

Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D., is the author of over twenty-five books and video programs on parenting, including Taming the Spirited Child and Active Parenting of Teens. A frequent media guest, he has appeared on hundreds of television shows including "The Oprah Winfrey Show," PBS, and CNN. He and his wife, Melody, live and work together in Atlanta and are the parents of two young adult children, Megan and Ben.

Melody F. Popkin is Manager of Christian Resources at Active Parenting. She works alongside her husband, Dr. Michael H. Popkin. Before the birth of their two children, Melody worked as a trainer for Peachtree Software, organizing and teaching courses and writing training materials. Melody spends much of her time in the faith community where she participated in Bible and Christian program studies. These twin paths led to a desire to help create a Christian version of the increasingly successful Active Parenting program. Encouraged by Michael, and with the help of co-author Sue Allen, she has been pleased to see Christian Active Parenting become a reality. Her greatest hope for this program is that it will improve the lives of children and their families.

Raised in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, Sue Allen holds a master’s degree in Human Development and Family Relations from the University of Connecticut. She is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and was a therapist for children and teens, couples and adults for 9 years before staying home full-time to nurture her four children for 11 years. Currently, Sue is the Director of Women’s Discipleship at Northside Church in Atlanta, and is receiving advanced training in Spirituality and Counseling from Richmont Graduate University. Raising Kyler (15), Tessa (13), Adrianna (11), and Jeremiah (8) with her husband, Steve, Sue enjoys writing daily, leading weekly Bible studies, and providing Christ-centered counsel for those seeking the courage to soar.

Introduction
Chapter 1: The Active Parent

Styles of parenting
Brain development in children
The method of choice
Quiet time with God

Chapter 2: Cooperation & Communication

Who owns the problem?
Active communication
Feelings, empathy & problem-solving
Introducing Bible reading to your kids

Chapter 3: Responsibility & Discipline

Effective, non-violent discipline guided by God's love
"I" messages
Logical consequences

Chapter 4: Building Courage & Self-Esteem

The Think-Feel-Do Cycle
The power of encouragement
Courage and self-esteem
The Biblical tradition of encouragement

Chapter 5: Understanding and Redirecting Misbehavior

Why children misbehave
Eliminating power struggles
Overcoming anger through the word of God
Problem-solving with FLAC

Chapter 6: Active Parenting for Unity and School Success

7 Smart Things for School Success
Structuring homework time
Christian influences in your child's life
Tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
Family talks

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Christian Active Parenting A Parent's Guide to Raising Children of Joy, Character, and a Living Faith

Christian Active Parenting A Parent's Guide to Raising Children of Joy, Character, and a Living Faith

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