And Then I Had Kids : Encouragement for Mothers of Young Children

by Yates, Susan Alexander

• ISBN13: 9780801064111
• ISBN10: 0801064112
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Baker Books

Summary

Susan Alexander Yates is an author who has truly "been there." When her twin daughters were born, they joined siblings ages two, four, and seven. Through the challenges of raising those five young children, Susan realized the need for an honest, practical book that helps parents through that time of life.This new edition of the best-selling And Then I Had Kids contains guidance for dealing with common struggles such as discipline, priorities, and fatigue. Susan is honest about the frustrations of parenting, yet encourages parents through her own experiences. She offers a biblical perspective on family life, inspiring mothers (and fathers!) to create a loving atmosphere, find good role models, and shape a Christian home.

Author Biography

Susan Alexander Yates is the author of several books, including And Then I Had Teenagers, and is a regular guest on FamilyLife Today and other national radio programs. She and her husband, John, are popular speakers at marriage and parenting conferences throughout the country. Susan and John live in Falls Church, Virginia.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
The Hassled Mother	p. 5
Low Self-Image?
Stuck in a Rut?
Too Many Demands?
Not Enough Time with My Husband?
What Discipline Philosophy?
An Atmosphere of Tension?
Help and Support for Parents?
A Boring or Exciting Christian Home?
Are There Principles That Last?
Maintaining a Positive Self-Image	p. 19
Frustration
Fatigue
Guilt
Failure
Seeing Life in Seasons	p. 37
Newlyweds to Newly Parents
Toddler Years
The Kids Grow Up
Alone Again
Overlapping Seasons
Establishing Priorities That Work	p. 53
God's Principles
Our Commitment to Christ
Our Commitment to Our Families
Our Commitment to a Group of Close Friends
Our Commitment to Our Work
Relating the Priorities Together
Becoming a Best Friend in Marriage	p. 73
Overcoming Our Tendency Toward Separateness
Changing Expectations
Growing in Communication
Taking Time to Grow
Solving the Discipline Dilemma	p. 97
Crisis of Confidence
Biblical Basis for Our Strategy
Components of a Discipline Strategy
Implementing a Discipline Strategy
Benefits of a Discipline Strategy
Creating a Loving Atmosphere in the Home	p. 119
Love
Forgiveness
Joy
Our Unique Atmosphere
Finding Good Role Models for Our Families	p. 145
Three Biblical Role Models
Qualities to Look for in Role Models
A Proper Perspective on Role Models
Finding Role Models in Today's World
Being a Role Model for Others
Shaping a Creative Christian Home	p. 167
The Naturalness of Prayer
The Relevancy of Scripture
The Encouragement of Fellowship
Looking Ahead to the Teen Years and Beyond	p. 189
Retain the Principles
Rejoice in the Lord
End Notes	p. 209
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