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Getting to the Heart of Your Child’s Behavior
Too many parents focus on changing a child's behavior. More important is what's going on in the child's heart.
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Getting to the Heart of Your Child’s Behavior
Too many parents focus on changing a child's behavior. More important is what's going on in the child's heart.

Quick Tips for Disciplining Toddlers
Having raised five children, I’ve learned a few things I hope might encourage you.

Three Cheers for the “Meanest Mom”
The courageous choice of one teen’s mom gives us confidence to also be strong with our teens.

Disciplining Your Children Without Losing Your Cool
Six guidelines for controlling your emotions while verbally correcting your kids.

Q&A: Disciplining a Child in Public
Letting your child know your expectations before you go out in public together can act as a deterrent to inappropriate behavior.

Right from the Start: A Biblical Approach to Early Childhood Discipline
Parenting experts Dennis and Barbara Rainey discuss how to apply biblical principles to the daily grind of parenting and the often exasperating, exhausting job of training and disciplining young children.

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Is it okay to spank your children? View Dennis and Barbara Rainey's answer
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Right From The Start
By Dennis and Barbara Rainey

A practical, relevant, biblical video series covering the basics of toddler discipline, Right From the Start provides you with the tools necessary to train your child in a God-honoring way.

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