Grace Based Parenting

by Tim Kimmel

Paper Book, 2004

Status

Available

Call number

248.8 KIM

Collection

Call number

248.8 KIM

Publication

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Description

Parents in our post-modern world tend to be committed to but anxious about their child-rearing responsibilities. They've tried the countless parenting books on the market, but many of these are strident, fear-based books that loving parents instinctively reject, while still searching for direction. Now Dr. Tim Kimmel, founder of Family Matters ministries, offers a refreshing new look at parenting. Rejecting rigid rules and checklists that don't work, Dr. Kimmel recommends a parenting style that mirrors God's love, reflects His forgiveness, and displaces fear as a motivator for behavior. As we embrace the grace God offers, we begin to give it-creating a solid foundation for growing morally strong and spiritually motivated children. Releasing in an affordable trade paper edition, this revolutionary book presents a whole new way to nurture a healthy family.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member caseygirl1107
This book has changed my ideas of effective parenting. I think it offers a great balance of grace and discipline. It is not so much about how to do/not to do things; it's more about a way of thinking.
LibraryThing member dolphari
Probably the best parenting book I've read. The author warns against the "religion" of rules with no room for mistakes and grace. He discusses how to give our children the freedom to be different, vulnerable, candid, and to make mistakes. This is one to read and re-read.

Awards

Christian Book Award (Winner — 2005)

ISBN

9780849918032

Barcode

46813
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