Being a parent is a serious enterprise. Day in and day out, you have to be there for your kids and the entire family. Being a parent requires whole-hearted dedication, with no room for alibis such as calling in sick, as it is a 24/7, 365-days a year full time job.
However, what happens if you become overwhelmed with all sorts of family issues such as discipline problems with your kids, especially if they are already entering that perenially rebellious teenager stage, and you find yourself with absolutely nobody to talk to? Where can you cast your net to get parcels of inspiration and information during such unavoidable situations? Aside from praying, you may also decide to take a breather, relax for a while, and read a nice parenting book that can provide you with relevant information and sources of inspiration about handling your kids, as well as learning how to maintain and nurture a strong and loving family atmosphere.
Along this line, one of the most useful and informative books that I have recently read on this topic is the new release from Josh Hoopes entitled ?West Ridge Academy?s Ten Parenting Dilemma Busters?. Unlike other books on parenting which usually presents vague generalized statements packaged as parenting principles, you can't really feel the connection that they might as well be talking about some generic family straight out of a Hollywood script. Or other books which throw uber-detailed solutions to all sorts of possible problems in the family, that you almost feel like reading the operations manual to a new electronic appliance which denotes a total lack of emotional connection; and kids will certainly protest to this especially if they will feel that their intelligence and creativity is about to be curtailed with various restrictions.
Josh Hoopes? ?West Ridge Academy?s Ten Parenting Dilemma Busters? provides some sound parenting principles which are based on inherent human characteristics and fundamental values, which are used to dissect the most pressing issues and concerns faced by most modern families.
It's a back-to-basics approach to parenting as it offers classic, practical solutions which make you wanna say, "The best things in life are free!?It is basically composed of ten chapters, each of which discusses one valuable tidbit of parenting tip after another. Chapter 1 tackles the value of spending time together and playing within the family. Chapter 2 gives parents some suggestions on how to remain patient but still staying firm in disciplining their kids. Chapter 3 talks about how you can manage to make time for your family even if you are busy. Chapter 4 talks about the value of a proper diet for your children. Chapter 5 offers some suggestions for parents to help their child who may be overly shy, as this can be a socially-paralyzing impediment if not treated in time. Chapter 6 talks about ways to assist your child if he happens to be falling behind in school. Chapter 7 is a tongue-in-cheek discussion about the positive effect of good movies on your children. Chapter 8 reiterates the value of connecting with your teen at all times. Chapter 9 offers some serious thoughts on how you can possibly help your teen that may be struggling with substance. Lastly, chapter 10 says that it is a good idea to teach your kids about financial literacy as early as possible.
Given such a wide array of useful and informative topics formulated to help parents address their most disconcerting parenting problems, Josh Hoopes has definitely delivered a timeless piece of literature which is bound to become the manifesto for effective parenting by parents everywhere.
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