The first chapter from the book is titled Control Your Volume Knob and how many times have I raised my voice to get my kids to listen to me after repeating myself continuously. The author shares a real-life story that is relatable and a tip to use...this first one is Your communication style with your kids is REALLY, REALLY important. Not their communication style. Yours. At the end of the chapter is a couple questions to consider that will help you apply and remember the main point of that chapter. The eight tools in the book are: talking, listening, influencing, connecting, teaching, encouraging, correcting, and leading. The last section of the book is a summary of all the tips.
This would make a great book to give to a new parent!
For my readers, here is a 50% Discount Code which is GREATKIDS16 This code is only good from April 15th to May 15th, after that they will no longer be able to use the code for the discount.
For more information on this book and tips on raising great kids, check out http://www.8simpletools.com/
About the author Dr. Todd Carmell:
I earned my doctorate in clinical psychology from Fuller
Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. We then moved to Columbus, OH, where
I completed a postdoctoral fellowship with Wright State University at the
Children’s Hospital. Since then, I have done my clinical work at Summit
Clinical Services in Wheaton, IL, where I continue to see children, teens, and
families on a full-time basis.
I have written five parenting books (faith based), which you can
learn more about on the Books page. I have presented many parenting
workshops at mom’s conferences (Hearts at Home, MOPS International), MOPS
groups, churches, and schools, which you can read about on the Workshop
page. I have also recently developed a skill-building game for kids called
The Flexible Thinking Game.
In my free time, I enjoy doing anything with my wife, spending
time with my boys whenever possible, reading, running, and playing jazz piano
any chance I get. My Christian faith is an important part of my life and
thinking, and I am continually thankful for God’s grace, of which I am an
undeserving recipient.
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prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own
and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of
the product in exchange for this review and post.