Scott Turansky > Quotes

“Information comes into our heads on a regular basis, but much of it just stays there. Only when it moves down to our hearts does it become part of our lives.”
― Scott Turansky, The Christian Parenting Handbook: 50 Heart-Based Strategies for All the Stages of Your Child's Life

“Contentment is being satisfied and grateful for what you have instead of grumbling about what you don’t have. It is a spiritual quality that adds peace and joy to our lives without the feeling that we need something more.”
― Scott Turansky, Good and Angry: Exchanging Frustration for Character

“Children believe things in their hearts, and much of what they believe comes from what their parents tell them.”
― Scott Turansky, Motivate Your Child: A Christian Parent's Guide to Raising Kids Who Do What They Need to Do Without Being Told

“When You See… Emotions in yourself and others, view them as assets to be managed instead of liabilities to be eliminated. Anger points out that something is wrong and needs attention. Move into a Routine… Before you react with anger, consider a wise way to respond. Separate the trigger of anger from the response. Wisdom often results from thoughtful reflection. Your choice to respond in a more gentle or creative way may be just the thing that helps a person change. Because… Anger is good for identifying problems but not good for solving them. God created us as emotional beings, and those emotions provide insight into life.”
― Scott Turansky, Good and Angry: Exchanging Frustration for Character

“relational maturity.”
― Scott Turansky, Parenting Is Heart Work

“Parents need real answers. It seems that many parenting books have been written by authors who have compliant children. They believe that by following a few steps, children will turn out great. Unfortunately, many parents find these books superficial, lacking the depth needed to provide significant change in their families.”
― Scott Turansky, Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes... in You and Your Kids

“Romans 12:19 says, “Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath.” God’s wrath in a person’s life often comes in the form of guilt and conviction. As parents, we need to stay out of the boxing ring and allow the Holy Spirit to convict our children of sin. Instead of getting into the ring with your children, imagine going around the ring to the child’s corner and becoming a coach.”
― Scott Turansky, Good and Angry: Exchanging Frustration for Character

“You’ll need to discipline, but the way you do so can mean the difference between your child’s heart being touched by God or being hardened by hurt and blame.”
― Scott Turansky, Good and Angry: Exchanging Frustration for Character

“Angry words might sometimes motivate children to do what you say, but a closer look reveals damaged family relationships. Short-term compliance comes at the cost of long-term closeness.”
― Scott Turansky, Good and Angry: Exchanging Frustration for Character

“Parenting isn’t just about getting tasks done; it’s about building relationships at the same time.”
― Scott Turansky, Good and Angry: Exchanging Frustration for Character