Home Improvement: 8 Tools For Effective Parenting

by Scott Turansky, Joanne Miller

How can I be consistent when I'm parenting under pressure and I've got to get out the door? How can I help my children change their hearts and not just their behavior? What can I do about the lingering tension we face in our family after times of discipline? These are great questions that linger in the thoughts of parents and that are answered by Home Improvement. The authors, founders of the National Center for Biblical Parenting, give special attention to anger management in children, how to develop rules that teach life lessons, and even provide a strategy for tailoring a character development plan specifically for your own unique and special child. You'll want to read this book over and over again as your children continue to grow and develop. It's packed with illustrations and applications for children of all ages.

Genres: Parenting, Christian, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1996

About the author

Scott Turansky has been a pastor and missionary for more than 33 years and is an author of several books. In addition to pastoring full time, Scott also conducts parenting seminars on Saturdays around the United States (effectiveparenting.org). He is the cofounder of the National Center for Biblical Parenting (biblicalparenting.org) and has co-authored four books.

Reviews

[Miah Bartlett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has been a total game changer in our parenting. It blessed me and my husband so much!

[Mikenna Rogowsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great example of don’t judge a book by its cover… 😅

As a pediatric OT, children’s ministry volunteer, and friend of many amazing parents, I spend a lot of time partnering with parents and caregivers. So, I am always looking for great resources to help empower and equip parents and caregivers to disciple children well and to help me in my own work and ministry (especially since I’m not a parent yet, so don’t have my own parenting advice to give).

All that to say, this the best parenting book I have read so far. I am sure this won’t be the last time I read it and is the first of many times I will recommend it.

I really do only wish they would update the cover!

[Serhii Hedikov · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good parenting principles.

[Carrie Turansky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! It is especially geared to parents who have younger children, but parents with kids at all ages would also benefit from these practical ideas. Teach your kids out to listen and obey right away and much more. I recommend this book often to my friends.

[Randi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent read by ncbp

These are my fave authors for parenting and I always am so encouraged inspired and challenged in their books. So thankful for the wisdom they pass on to young mothers like me !

[Lobug · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good one. I especially like the emphasis on positive parenting- encouragement and training vs. focus on discipline. Teaching character qualities even to toddlers, great practical ideas- Just part of the reason I think this is a good parenting book to add to your shelves.

[Amanda]

So far, interesting and practical tips for dealing with disobedience in children. I only made it part of the way through, the stories are a little annoying, but the tips make sense and are useful.

[Tracey]

I've been learning some practical skills to help discipline my boys.

[Russ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought it was really good and had some great techniques to remember. a lot the same as love and logic, but another approach is effective.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very practical ideas for parenting effectively.

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book contains some very good alternatives . Now to implement some of them.