20 (Surprisingly Simple) Rules and Tools for a Great Family (Focus on the Family) [Paperback]

Steve Stephens (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 21, 2006 | Series: Focus on the Family

Creating a great family doesn't have to be difficult or require a lot of hard work. It's really about little changes that produce big results. 20 (Surprisingly Simple) Rules and Tools for a Great Family includes practical, easy-to-apply principles and tools anyone can use to build closer relationships with your kids, improve communication with your mate, and create lasting family memories. You'll be surprised at how a few simple rules can make a good family better ... or keep a struggling family from falling apart. So learn the rules—and get ready for a really great family!

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About the Author

Dr. Steve Stephens is a licensed psychologist, marriage and family counselor, life coach, spiritual mentor, and fellow pilgrim. He is the author of more than 20 books and coauthor of the bestselling Lists to Live By series. He loves life, God, and his family. He lives in Oregon with his wife, Tami, and their three children. Visit him online at drstevestephens.com and riskingfaith.com. There you will find an interactive discussion forum for Risking Faith, as well as personal and small-group study guides. Visit Steve's Website: [www.drstevestephens.com].

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (August 21, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414305990
• ISBN-13: 978-1414305998
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #841,142 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Steve Stephens is a licensed psychologist, marriage and family therapist, seminar speaker, author of 16 books, including "20 Rules and Tools for a Great Marriage", and co-compiler of the Lists to Live By series. Dr. Stephens is a member of the American Psychology Association and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. He lives in Oregon with his wife, Tami, and three children.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 20 Rules for a Great Family, October 6, 2007

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Tara S. Jirschefske "Jirschefske" (Lakewood, CA) - See all my reviews
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Some of the rules are well known but it was nice to have them listed with others that I wouldn't have thought about. Just being able to have a list of simple rules to better your family (based on Biblical principles) in one book that is easy to read was helpful. I'm hoping to get a few more books to pass out to families in my neighborhood that have forgotten how to be a family.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, January 9, 2012

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Excellent book! Filled with very practical, Biblical advice, in well-organized and topic-specific chapters. Easy reading but the information contained is profound. I had lots of "ah-ha!" moments, realizing there are much simpler ways to work towards achieving the results we would like.

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK!, February 18, 2009

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Kierstin "Kierstin W." (Leesburg, FL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 20 (Surprisingly Simple) Rules and Tools for a Great Family (Focus on the Family) (Paperback)

I absolutely LOVE this book! It's a quick easy read with wonderful scripture verses and prayers for each rule! One of my very favorite parenting books! My husband is even reading it now and enjoying it!!!