Boundaries with Kids

Boundaries with Kids
When to Say Yes, When to Say No to Help Your Children Gain Control of Their Lives
by John Townsend

Helps parents set boundaries with their children and teach the concept of boundaries to their children.

What the award-winning Boundaries has done for adult relationships, Boundaries with Kids will do for you and your children Here is the help you need for raising your kids to take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions. Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend take you through the ins and outs of instilling the kind of character in your children that will help them lead balanced, productive, and fulfilling adult lives. Learn how to

• set limits and still be a loving parent
• bring control to an out-of-control family life
• apply the ten laws of boundaries to parenting
• define appropriate boundaries and consequences for your kids
  ... and much more.

Boundaries with Kids helps us give our kids the skills they need to live realistic and full lives in meaningful relationships. Not perfect - but healthy! -Elisa Morgan, president of MOPS International, Inc.

Table of Contents: Part 1: Why Kids Need Boundaries 1. The Future Is Now  2. What Does Character Look Like? 3. Kids Need Parents with Boundaries Part 2: Ten Boundary Principles Kids Need to Know  4. What Will Happen If I Do This? - The Law of Sowing and Reaping 5. Pulling My Own Wagon - The Law of Responsibility 6. I Can't Do It All, But I'm Not Helpless, Either - The Law of Power 7. I'm Not the Only One Who Matters - The Law of Respect 8. Life Beyond Because I'm the Mommy - The Law of Motivation 9. Pain Can Be a Gift -The Law of Evaluation 10. Tantrums Needn't Be Forever - The Law of Proactivity 11. I Am Happier When I Am Thankful - The Law of Envy 12. Jump-starting My Engine - The Law of Activity 13. Honesty Is the Best Policy - The Law of Exposure Part 3: Implementing Boundaries with Kids 14. Roll Up Your Sleeves - The Six Steps to Implementing Boundaries with Your Kid