Raising Kids with Character That Lasts [Kindle Edition]

John Yates (Author), Susan Yates (Author)

Book Description

Strong, firm character does not develop automatically. This book assists families in setting and achieving the goals necessary for developing eight essential character traits: integrity, faith, a teachable spirit, a servant's heart, self-discipline, joy, compassion, and courage. With refreshing honesty, John and Susan Yates share how parents and children can grow together in these qualities.

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From the Back Cover

Poise your children for a life of success

Strong character that stands the test of time and circumstances does not develop automatically in children. It happens each day, a little bit at a time. Raising Kids with Character That Lasts shows you how to set and achieve the goals necessary for developing eight essential character traits in your children:

integrity
faith
a teachable spirit
a servant's heart
self-discipline
joy
compassion
courage

With refreshing honesty, true stories, and practical examples, John and Susan Yates share how to use your everyday circumstances as opportunities for character development when raising kids.

"Here's a biblical plan for raising secure, loving children--a book you need to read!"--Gary Smalley and John Trent, PhD

"Solid, practical instruction and inspiration for turning houses into homes."--Bill and Lynne Hybels

John Yates and Susan Alexander Yates are popular speakers at marriage and parenting conferences throughout the country. John is Rector of The Falls Church in Falls Church, Virginia. Susan is the author of several books, including And Then I Had Kids and And Then I Had Teenagers.

About the Author

John Yates and Susan Alexander Yates are popular speakers at marriage and parenting conferences throughout the country. John is Rector of The Falls Church in Falls Church, Virginia. Susan is the author of several books, including And Then I Had Kids and And Then I Had Teenagers.

Product Details

• File Size: 427 KB
• Print Length: 273 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0800787846
• Publisher: Revell; Reprint edition (January 1, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B004EPYQ1G
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #371,397 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book October 5, 2012

By Soleil

Format:Kindle Edition

Absolutely loved it and would recommend it to anyone. Very well written and helpful. It is not one of those light reads when someone writes something, throws in a couple of jokes about parents being sleep deprived and that's it. No. You'll need to actually sit down and perhaps even take notes. I highlighted a lot of segments just so it would be easier to go back and read the parts that spoke to me the most. Great book.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Super Read November 25, 2011

By sunny

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This book was very helpful. It was detail gave great advice and tips an allowed me to want to put a very high emphasis on raising my children with character, this would be great book to give to any parent.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Parenting Guide February 28, 2013

By DJOK

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Our church uses this book as a guideline for a parenting Bible study at least once a year. The response is always positive.

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent February 10, 2013

By PKRains

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Excellent product, super fast shipping. I was very pleased with packaging. Thanks for a pleasant purchase experience. I would purchase from you again.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This is great! July 16, 2012

By J. McKerras

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I think parents need to spend some time thinking on this subject. Here are some good ideas to use to get you thinking how to develop these skills in your family. Like!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book June 6, 2012

By bacobra777

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It is a great book so far and I am only in chapter 2 so far. I highly recommend this book to anyone with kids.