Confident Parenting

As a homeschooling Mom of 4, who works part time, I feel a bit frazzled from time to time. Last year my new year's "resolution" was to be more intentional. God led me to this book, which speaks directly to this concept. We all come into adulthood with good and bad experiences in our lives. Some more of one than another. Either way we need to think about what we think God is calling us to be in our families and intentionally create that. It is so easy to fall into our old behavior patterns, but God through the Bible and other people like Jim Burns can give us what we need to be who He calls us to be! I'm ordering another Jim Burns book now! Thanks Jim!

Children don't come with an instruction manual. "Confident Parenting" is a guide for parents to deal with that. Admitting that the parenting process is more of a feel thing than anything else, "Confident Parenting" gives the best advice it can - to be confident. With practical tips to help parents get by, and guidelines to make one's home as harmonious as possible, "Confident Parenting" is a must for parents striving to do the best they can.

Book arrived in perfect condition and quicly. Excellent service. And a terrific book recommended by Psychologist John Rosemond.

Wonderful advice on raising children who love God in this crazy world. Very real world. Excellent planning & goal setting tools.

Jim Burns writes with a passion to come alongside parents who are looking for a strategy of parenting that offers practical advice with God honoring principles. "Confident Parenting" is the result of Jim's passion. Burns introduces the concept and challenge of becoming "A Transitional Generation Parent." He draws from his own life experiences and illustrations from the lives of other hurting and frustrated parents. He addresses the question of how to overcome negative family patterns learned and carried over from childhood. Another important word Jim uses in describing confident parenting is "intentionality." This implies being intentional in putting God first in priorities, relationships, and in the parenting role. Jim encourages the reader to find replenishment for their overcrowded lives. He recommends this as another "intentionality." Important sidebars in the narrative remind the reader of some basic principles. "The first layer of influence for spirituality is the parent, and then the church." And "When it comes to discipleship, life lessons are more caught than taught." An alarming sidebar warns, "The pace of life is killing the soul of families." I found the chapter on discipline and grace, as well as the one on passing on the legacy of faith to the next generation to be especially helpful. The questions for study, and evaluation make this book a valuable resource for counseling or for parenting class curriculum. "Confident Parenting" provides solid Biblical concepts and offers hope and healing to troubled parents. Jim Burns, writing at his best.