Best thing you can do for your child/children!
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I had an old copy that was passed on by a friend. I found this method works great. Kids truly don't understand when we talk their ear off. They just okay us to get us to stop talking but repeat bad habits over again. My 3 year old has been better behaved through this method. And I purchased the new version because you can't help but pass it on to others and I gave my copy away.
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I am a mother of a 6 year old son diagnosed with autism.  As a parent, we are sometimes left feeling hopeless and powerless when our children are first diagnosed.  Let me tell you, you no longer have to feel that way!  Jonathan Levy's book was so uplifting, helpful, and incredibly fun to read!  I have been doing The Son-Rise Program (referred to in his book) for 2 1/2 years.  My son has grown LEAPS and BOUNDS!  Jonathan's 10 helpful strategies will absolutely transform your attitude and your child!  It's a MUST READ for all parents with a child on the spectrum of autism.  You will feel empowered and excited about helping your son or daughter improve and become so much more connected. N. Schumacher, Ph. D
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EXCELLENT!!  2nd time doing this cd material with my children. Would DEFINITELY recommend as a must do, once in a lifetime opportunity, not to be missed for any parent of a teen or pre teen.  (This is a replacement journal, you would need to buy the cd set and instruction book from Family Life. ( it gives a tentative schedule to follow for your time together with your teen, as well as exact instructions on what to do to prepare, what to get, what to say, etc. )
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This book has great, fun, and easy to do activities to make homeschooling fun for you and your child. It's incredible to see how these activities can really  shape the future skills your child needs to succeed! These ideas for extra learning activities are great for those who aren't homeschooling too! Great book! A must read for parents with small children.
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I am a mother of 3 year old & a 6 month old.  Since my first child was born, I have been looking for ways to help give my children any extra 'help' I can ... and also for ways to entertain and occupy them.  I don't plan to home school ... but preschool may be financially out of reach.  This is an awesome book!  I have checked out numerous books from the library as well as searched the internet for free (and inexpensive) ways to accomplish my above agenda.  The author provides great, realistic ideas on how to make your children expand their minds.

I was even given the book by Gymboree on activities ... let me tell you, that book was dumb!  My daughter never wanted to do those things and it took a lot out of you to set up the projects.  This is a book I will put on my list of "perfect gift for a shower"  along with the Einstein videos and a bouncy seat.  Talk about a life saver.
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I wish I could have read this book when my children were small. Now trying it on my youngest grandchildren. The oldest two are grown - too late to start. Unfortunately, also, the authors look younger than my sons who are in their 40's.

To quote a statement on the back cover of this book, "The Greatest gift you can give your child is a strong moral and spiritual development and this book shows you how. Every chapter includes examples of families applying the Bible to their current issues.

One lesson is how to teach children to take responsibility for their offense and not to blame others. When children learn to consider others and their feelings then they start learning about and using their conscience. It also teaches children how to take reprimands without feeling shamed. There are so many interesting ways to help motivate and teach children in this book. The best one is through prayer and love.

I highly recommend this book to parents, grandparents and teachers. Its good for anyone dealing with toddlers through teens.

I received this book from www.bookfun.org, the publisher and author. All opinions expressed are my own. I found this information easy to read and understand. Its also very informative and helpful.

My apologies to the author for the delay in reviewing this book but my computer crashed.
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Thank God for Elizabeth and her wonderful book Kid Cooperation!!
This is a great book with lots of excellent advice on how to achieve cooperation from your children in a way that makes everyone a winner!  Elizabeth is clear, straightforward and down to earth, making her book a joy to read.
This book is packed with real-life examples, and also takes into consideration that every family is different, and every child is different.  Her advice is simple, and I have found it easy to apply.  I loved this book so much not just for it's common sense, but also because the author is, again, down to earth!  Her advice is geared to situations that all parents can relate to.  I felt as though I was reading about myself!
I recommend this book to anyone who has, or works around children.  The fact that it's easy to read makes it so I could get it finished even with an extremely tight schedule.  Like I said before, it was an absolute joy to read.  I found it enlightening, and I want every parent to know how wonderful this book is in helping with the day-to-day adventures of raising children.  My only regret is that I didn't get it even sooner.
1504478
Excellent parenting advise. Its not rocket science but sometimes we need to be reminded of the simple things that actually work!!
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This book should be required reading for all parents.  These simple strategies CAN truly transform your relationship with your child; for the better!  My home is much more manageable now that I practice the strategies James Lehman sets forth.  I have two 14 year old boys who loved to antagonize, bully, and be extremely disrespectful toward each other and, at times, toward myself and their father.  After employing his method, I saw dramatic results in just under a week.  It works, parents!  If you want a more peaceful home and respectful child, then Transform Your Child is the book for you.  AMAZING results!
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I am beyond excited to share this book review with you because anything that gathers families to have fun, spend time AND plug into to the word, is definitely worth the praise!

Many of you are familiar with Dr. Sheila Walsh being a powerhouse Speaker, Bible Teacher, Vocalist, or former 700 Club Host, but did you know aside from that & selling over 5 million books that she is also a phenomenal childrens author?

When I received her latest Family Devotional, The Bible Is My Best Friend, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect or how applicable it may be to families who have children with broad age ranges. I can tell you I was pleasantly surprised. There is something for everyone to enjoy & learn; you don't want to miss out on this one.

Sheila opens with a letter to households explaining the unique goal of this book: to allow parents & their children a chance to push busy aside, spend time together while exploring Gods word & understanding, no matter your age, the Bible IS your best companion throughout life.

The pages are filled with memory verses, Scripture scavenger hunts, weekly challenges, a good dose of quirky fun & so much more. Best of all, your tribe will have a chance to unplug from electronics & focus on learning side by side, laughing together, & serving with one another each week- & who doesnt want to make time for that?, she asks.

The pages are whimsically illustrated with pops of color & eye catching layouts. In the back youll find a Parent Connection page, along with, Memory Verse Index for quick references & a Look For It page that helps children get involved by locating key objects or words hidden within scripture verses.

I just cannot say enough wonderful things about this book. Woven between craft projects, & games these features unfold to draw you back & weave you into Gods direct word in such a unique, yet practical way.

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This is a wonderful book for being a better parent and a better person.  This is the best approach for a life long rewarding relationship with your kids.
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"You will be amazed of what your child can learn" that is their motto....and IT IS NO LIE!! I have 3 kids ages 6, 3, 18 months. When my daughter was 2 we learned she was speech delayed. It was because of these films that she started speaking and it all started with meet the phonics. All of my children know their shapes, colors, numbers,and letters spanish and English thanks to preschool prep. The characters are super cute and very age appropriate. I ended up buying EVERYTHING from them. Books, workbooks, coloring books, flash cards. The sight words and meet the phonics helped my 6 year old very in school, especially since he was at a learning to read stage. The books are a must to add to your collection. My daughter at 3 is already sounding out letters trying to read. It is the best investment a parent can make. You WILL be amazed at your child. The pride and joy you get out of this is priceless!!!
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My hubby and I first learned about the National Association of Biblical Parenting when we attended a conference last October.  We purchased a few other books by Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller and have been devouring them at home.  You see at that time, we were feeling a bit desperate.  Our 4-year-old was putting me through the ringer with his behaviors.  You name it, I feel like we were living it.  And in spite of finally living out my dream of being a full time at home Momma, I was having some serious doubts about my ability to parent this little guy.  In short, he was basically running our family!
A few months and a few books later, our household is much different.  There is a more peace, far fewer behaviors and huge growth and changes in our little guy.  That's when I heard about the new book and the opportunity to serve on the launch team.  I jumped at the opportunity to share these strategies with other parents who might feel as though I did.

Here are my thoughts on Motivate Your Child:

 Part 1 - Moral Development in Children:
This section focuses on helping your child recognize and respond to both external and internal motivations, as well as strategies for helping them to become more independent in doing what needs to be done in family life.

Part 2 - Spiritual Development in Children:
This sections focuses on the importance of developing your child's spiritual relationship with God through weekly family time, relationships building as well as living your faith out in front of your children.

There were so many useful nuggets for my family that I would likely produce a whole new book.  I'll spare you that.  Some notable changes within our family since reading this book are:

  Our 4-year-old now feeds the dog both morning and night with very few reminders.  If he forgets, we prompt him to check his room to make sure all morning responsibilities are done (am feeding) or stand near the sign posted in the living room (pm feeding).  We have only had to do that a handful to times.

  The words initiative, responsibility and honor are currently used daily in conversations as we identify behaviors driven by them in our son.  He has a great love of language and so we have had some pretty awesome conversations about what these words mean and why they are important.

  All this conversations has lead to some pretty awesome discussions about God and Jesus.  And that's sent us back into my son's Bible.  I love that specific stories are always referenced with where to find them in the Bible.  It gives me an opportunity to directly connect what I'm learning back to the Bible in context, as well as an opportunity to find the passage in my son's Bible to further our conversations.

But the biggest nugget I  have walked away from after reading this book, is that it's not just my son who needed to make a few heart adjustments.  Through reading this book, I have adjusted the way I would have responded to a situation on many occasions.  It has given me pause to reflect on what my own conscience and heart are reflecting and when I have stopped and allowed myself to change my own heart the situation resolved for the better 100% of the time.

Here are the links to my other posts on this book that provide some pretty cool illustrations of the change in my little guy!  I'm so proud of the growth in him, and in our family in general.
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Excellent book with lots of great parenting tips!
In our modern days this is just what every Godly parent needs to train up their child / children in a Godly manner. Many great tips and tricks, VERY practical!
We've tried to follow all advice given in the book and we can really feel the difference it makes in a young toddler!

I can only recommend this book to ereryone who wants to raise up their children in a Godly fashion and enjoy them at the same time.
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I was so excited to get an advanced copy of this book. I'm a mom of 3 kids, ages 5, 8, and 10, each with unique abilities, quirks, talents, and some special needs. This book's positive voice speaks directly to them in words they understand and through fun activities that capture their interest. Yet it tackles BIG, real emotions and struggles they each deal with on a daily basis. So many great ideas, strategies, solutions, in an awesome, fun package. This book is a YES for every kid as far as I'm concerned!
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So I find it unfair when my child does something they're not suppose to and I feel like the bad guy after. This book really teaches you practical things to do when your little one acts up. They teach you to do it in a way where the consequence is the teacher/bad guy and not mommy! They really encourage the use of love and empathy while delivering practical and appropriate consequences for actions. It also teaches children to think on their own, develop self esteem, and prepare them for real life.

I recommend this to all of my friends and they have loved it too. They are amazed at how much easier life is after using these techniques. My friend told me that when she started implementing this advice her daughter started saying to her, "You really are being such a nice mommy lately!."
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I purchased this book back in 2007 when my oldest son was 13 months old. He had not slept through the night once in his whole life and I had read every sleep book in the library and none of them "spoke" to me. By this time I was pregnant with number two, and in desperation I tried this one and my son finally began to sleep not only through the night, but 12 hour stretches! It was a miracle! When my second child was 16 weeks I put the plan into action that the book lays out and once again, poof in three nights I had a baby sleeping through the night. My third was a little different story. She was born with special needs, and I had a very hard time making her uncomfortable in any way, so i couldn't let her "cry it out." By 7 months old she was waking up 6,7,8 times a night and the only way to get her back to sleep was to nurse her (which she did not need, it was a comfort). With the OK from my doctor that is was fine for her to cry and learn to sleep (in fact, he said that the best thing for her health was for her to get more sleep and it was a necessity!) my husband urged me to try the Sleepeasy Solution again. It was a little harder than with the other two, but within a week, I have a baby sleeping 12 hours a night!
  The best part of this book is that it gives you the confidence to teach your baby to sleep. When my oldest was an infant I used to think that a baby is crying because he needs something and I must find out what it is... The truth is that what the baby needs is sleep and if we don't help them learn how to put themselves to sleep, and sleep well we are not giving them what they need. I also found the sample schedule extremely helpful so I knew when appropriate nap and bed times should be for their age.
  Since 2007 I have bought 5 copies of the Sleepeasy Solution as I have given them to my sister and girlfriends who didn't know where to turn to help their child sleep. Really, if you are willing to let your child cry for just a few nights to get 12 hours of sleep after week 1 this book is the way to go!