Overview
Jim Burns, president of HomeWord, will be the first to tell you that no family is perfect-including his own. But in 10 Building Blocks for a Solid Family, he shares how every family-including yours!-can become a haven of warmth and security where each member can grow spiritually, emotionally and relationally.
This honest and insightful book, written from one Christian parent to another, is a challenge to catch a vision for your family's health and happiness, as well as a handbook of tips and techniques for making that vision a reality. You will hear personal stories from parents and family experts that explore every aspect of parenting-from helping children deal with stress to disciplining with consistency, from learning to play together to handling the influence of media and youth culture. You will also find discussion questions and tools that can help you identify problem areas, and guidance for addressing difficulties in a way that builds up, rather than tears down, your child.
Discover the 10 Building Blocks for a Solid Family-the essential ingredients for creating a healthy home filled with joy, peace and love for God and each other!
Synopsis
This honest and enlightening book from one Christian parent to another is filled with encouragement and time-tested techniques for anyone who wants to ensure the health and happiness of their own family. Jim Burns will be the first to tell you that no family is perfect – including his own – and in 10 Building Blocks for a Strong Family, he emphasizes the heartening news that most parents do a good job of parenting but just don’t know it. Here parents will find personal stories from interviews with parents and experts on family relationships, covering almost every aspect of parenting – from helping children deal with stress to learning to play together as a family. When readers learn the 10 essential principles for creating a strong, close-knit household, they’ll discover a family that shines with love for God and one another!
JIM BURNS, PH.D., President of HomeWord, is the host of HomeWord with Jim Burns, which features daily and weekly radio programs. Since 1985, HomeWord has been assisting parents and churches worldwide through radio resources, seminars and the Web at HomeWord.com. Jim is the author of many resources, including his latest, Confident Parenting book and kit, Creating an Intimate Marriage book and kit, Addicted to God, One Life and Uncommon Youth Ministry. He writes monthly columns for Ignite Your Faith magazine and Simply Youth Ministry newsletter and website. He and his wife, Cathy, and their three daughters live in Southern California.