What My Parents Did Right!

50 tips to positive parenting

Gloria Gaither

• Publisher: Howard Books
• Year: 2010
• Print ISBN: 9781582292564
• eBook ISBN: 9781451604993
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Religion

You don't have to be a perfect person to be a great parent.

In this provocative book you’ll find fascinating stories written by people like John MacArthur, Jr., Kay Arthur, Joni Eareckson Tada, Janette Oke, Gary Smalley, Frank Peretti, and many more. From them you'll learn more than fifty tips to positive parenting—tips you can incorporate in your own family today—principles that will help ensure that you, too, do something right!

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Dedication
• CONTENTS
• INTRODUCTION
• 1. Gloria Gaither: Guide by your example—not just your words.
• 2. Kay Arthur: Give lots of physical affection.
• 3. Robert Benson: Bestow an appreciation for the wonder of words.
• 4. William K. Brehm: Allow simple pleasures to create a sense of security in your home.
• 5. Jill Briscoe: Teach your child to be accountable—to you and to God.
• 6. Karen Burton: Mains Share your passions.
• 7. Bart Campolo: Be yourself and play to your strengths.
• 8. Tony Campolo: Believe in your child—and help him believe in himself.
• 9. S. Truett Cathy: Honor Sunday—the Lord’s Day—as a family.
• 10. Charles W. Colson: Teach the importance of telling the truth.
• 11. Larry Crabb: Teach commitment in relationships by your example.
• 12. John R. Dellenback: Encourage your child to value family relationships.
• 13. Richard M. Devos: Don’t accept “I can’t” when it means “I won’t try.”
• 14. Dez Dickerson: Make the Lord your parenting role model.
• 15. Danae Dobson: Assure your child of her value when no one else will.
• 16. Dr. James Dobson: Develop a friendship with your child that will last a lifetime.
• 17. Joni Eareckson Tada: Instill a sense of wonder and passion for life.
• 18. Carl Erskine: Teach your child to appreciate the simple blessings of life.
• 19. James S. Evans: Don’t shield your child from life’s hard lessons.
• 20. Colleen Townsend Evans: Make fun an integral part of parenting.
• 21. Lee Ezell: Trust your child’s heavenly Father to make up for your shortcomings.
• 22. Dr. Jeannie Falwell Savas: Practice the principles of family living found in the Bible.
• 23. Jerry Falwell: each Christian values through your example.
• 24. Millard Fuller: Be your child’s biggest supporter.
• 25. Bill Gaither: Teach your child to laugh and not take himself too seriously.
• 26. Steve Green: Be blameless before your child in word and deed.
• 27. Darrell Harris: Support your child’s interests and career pursuits.
• 28. Larnelle Harris: Occasionally set aside grown-up concerns and be a kid.
• 29. Stephen Hicks: Don’t be afraid to speak the truth in love.
• 30. Dann Huff: Keep the lines of communication open.
• 31. June Hunt: Don’t manipulate your child to meet your own emotional needs.
• 32. Jeff Jenness: Pray for your child—and let him know you’re praying.
• 33. Phyllis Jenness: Let Christ heal the wounds carried over from your own childhood.
• 34. Florence Littauer: Make life a constant laboratory for learning.
• 35. Mark Lowry: Remember that difficult stages will pass.
• 36. Senator Richard Lugar: Be willing to sacrifice your own comfort to show that you care.
• 37. John Macarthur Jr.: Make loving your spouse a priority.
• 38. Julie Makimaa: Teach the importance of having a personal relationship with God.
• 39. Ralph Martin: Make devotional times a normal occurrence in your home.
• 40. Tony Melendez: Enjoy being together as a family.
• 41. Calvin Miller: Use simple language to teach profound truths.
• 42. Janette Oke: Never forget that love and discipline go hand in hand.
• 43. Sandi Patty: Let your child make mistakes.
• 44. Frank Peretti: Never tell your child “That’s a dumb idea.”
• 45. Ron Sider: Allow and encourage age-appropriate decision making.
• 46. Gary Smalley: Set clearly defined rules that involve consequences when violated.
• 47. Norm Sonju: Make special memories by investing time in your child.
• 48. Kenneth Taylor: Pray together as a family.
• 49. Sheila Walsh: Love your child unconditionally.
• 50. Walter Wangerin Jr.: Teach God’s grace by showing unmerited kindness.
• 51. Robert Webber: Help your child to persevere through tough times.
• 52. Kenneth Wessner: Encourage your child to dream dreams—and to work hard to achieve them.
• 53. David Wyrtzen: Involve your child in your ministry to others.
• 54. Don Wyrtzen: Be consistent in living out what you believe.
• 55. Jack Wyrtzen: Make Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior—and prepare for a great family reunion in heaven.
• Epilogue