1. Consistency Is Overrated
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2. Build Internal Motivation
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3. Consequences Aren’t the Only Answer
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4. Identify Character Qualities to Address Problems
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5. Transfer Responsibility for Change to the Child
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6. The Relational Side of Parenting
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7. Envision a Positive Future
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8. Look for Heart Moments
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9. Make Parenting Shifts
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10. Parenting Is an Investment—Think Long Term
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11. Teamwork . . . Individuals at Their Best
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12. Your Primary Responsibility
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13. Bookmark Good Days
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14. Don’t Minimize Your Parenting Power Because Your Partner Does It Differently
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15. Teach Kids to Add Energy to Family Life
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16. The Difference Between Tasks, Problems, and Conflict
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17. It Takes Two to Argue, but Only One to Stop
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18. Move from the Issue to the Process
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19. Affirm Approximately Right Behavior
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20. It’s Not Good Enough to be Right— You Also Want to Be Wise
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21. Use Firmness to Focus on Character
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22. Children Can Only Take as Much Pressure as the Relationship Will Allow
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23. The Difference Between Punishment and Discipline
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24. Don’t Practice in the Grocery Store— That’s the Final Exam
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25. Be Prepared for the Three Arenas of Resistance
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26. Discipline Kids Separately for Sibling Conflict
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27. Avoid the Boxing Ring
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28. Teach Kids to Communicate Emotions Wisely
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29. Stop Talking and Start Acting
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30. Don’t Give In to Manipulation
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31. Teach Kids the Wise Appeal
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32. Use Correction to Challenge the Heart
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33. To Spank or Not to Spank
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34. Support Other Authorities Who Work with Your Kids
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35. How to Pray for Your Kids
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36. A Child’s Anger Problem Needs Attention
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37. Teach Kids to Be Solvers Instead of Whiners
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38. Children Need to Learn How to Work Hard
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39. Fair Doesn’t Mean Equal
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40. Correction Is Valuable
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41. Use Creativity to Teach Your Kids Spiritual Truths
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42. When Things Get Intense, Require a Break
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43. Children Who Play the Blame Game Lose
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44. Have Kids Report Back
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45. Use Mealtimes to Build Relationships
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46. Privilege and Responsibility Go Together
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47. Firmness Doesn’t Require Harshness
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48. Discipline for Bad Attitudes
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49. Good Character Qualities Misused
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50. The Value of Grandparents
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