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Parenting Without Shame Ch. 1 - Even though we were all children once, we forget how innocently and simply our kids see the world. What changes that? For many, it’s shame. Shame doesn’t leave marks; it doesn’t leave bruises; you don’t even know you have it. And yet, it shapes our lives and the lives of our children. But you can break the bonds of shame by learning what it looks like and how it affects a child. Raise confident kids who understand their value and worth and grow in yours too with Parenting Without Shame! Topics include: •Parenting•Shame•Value•Training Heart•Developing Character•Life Lessons•Shaping a Child•Emotional Needs•Abuse •Child’s Character•Truth and Lies•Life Lessons ©2020

Parenting Without Shame Ch. 2 - Shame has a deep impact on our children’s lives. As they grow up, it becomes thick in their hearts and reflected in their relationships. It prevents them from learning healthy values and lessons and from developing empathy and care for others. In this lesson, learn about the effects of shame and how you can make impactful changes to model healthy behavior for your children in order to shape them rather than shame them. Topics include: •Parenting•Shame•Shame’s Effects•Values •Child’s Character•Developing Empathy•Modeling Behavior•Owning Behavior•Making Changes•Life Lessons ©2020

Parenting Without Shame Ch. 3 - Do you want to raise your child in shame? Prevent them from having healthy relationships as adults? No, you don’t! No parent wants this! But before you can break the cycle of shame and change how you parent, you need to evaluate your responses and reactions to your child’s behavior. Children watch everything we do, and what we do without realizing they’re watching is powerful! In this lesson, learn to recognize the shaming response or reaction, and then learn some great strategies for raising your child without shame. Topics include: • Parenting•Shame •Response and Reaction•Life Lessons•Character•Relationship of Trust •Modeling Behavior•Emotional Intelligence ©2020

Parenting Without Shame Ch. 4 - What does a child need in order to grow into a healthy, happy, well-adjusted adult? Most parents know that you need to feed and give them water, shelter and clothes. They also need time with others, language, learning, and exploration. But in order for them to grow into stable, self-confident, and compassionate people, they need to develop emotionally. How do you do this? In this lesson, learn the core emotions your child needs met, especially unconditional love, in order to develop into mature, healthy adults—and how you do it. Topics include:•Parenting•Shame •Emotional Needs•Physical Needs•Cognitive Needs•Unconditional Love •Love Hole•Jesus Love ©2020

Parenting Without Shame Ch. 5 - Nurturing care of a child teaches them how to trust, be empathetic, and compassionate when they get older. This is something all parents want for their children! But how do you do it and what does it mean to nurture? Learn the important elements of nurture and how this critical aspect of parenting without shame shapes your child in a positive way over time. Topics include: •Parenting•Shame•Nurture•Unconditional Love•Security •Truth•Honesty•Trustworthiness•Parental Acceptance ©2020

Parenting Without Shame Ch. 6 - Boundaries are those invisible barriers that we establish in relationships in order to protect what we value. They impact all areas of our lives. But boundaries don’t just happen, they have to be taught and internalized. Learn about the different types of boundaries, how to nurture them in your child, why they are important to their development and life, and how they impact your child’s wellbeing. Topics include: •Parenting •Shame•Boundaries•Physical Boundaries•Mental Boundaries•Emotional Boundaries•Personal Boundaries•Praise•Affection•Laughing•Dancing •Playing ©2020

Parenting Without Shame Ch. 7 - Our emotions are important and valuable to us. And being allowed to own our emotions and express them in a healthy way is one way we feel respected and valued. Children have BIG emotions and can go from excited to sobbing within seconds! Managing those big emotions is something they have to learn. But how do you teach this? Learn why emotional safety is important for kids and the six things you can do to develop that in your child. Topics include: •Parenting•Shame•Emotional Safety•Healthy Discipline•Harsh Discipline•Emotional Intelligence •Listening Skills ©2020

Parenting Without Shame Ch. 8 - R E S P E C T respect. It’s the theme of songs, but it’s also important in raising children too. Learn how to discern between fear and respect, and how you can show respect to your child and earn it back. You will also learn why predictability is important to your child’s security, and how to achieve all of this in this final lesson in the Parenting Without Shame series. Topics include: •Parenting•Shame•Respect•Respect Body Boundaries•Respect Opinions•Respect Things•Predicatability•Consistency •Routines•Apologies ©2020

Creating Motivation - “I want it, and I want it now!” If you enticed your child with the reward of two marshmallows for waiting just fifteen minutes before eating the first one, would she do it? Does she have the self-discipline to delay gobbling one sugary treat right away in order to have two in the future? Self-discipline is hard for all of us, but it’s especially hard for our kids. So, how can you motivate your kids to hold off for a better reward? In this video, we’ll give you three basic parenting rules that, along with a few goals and expectations, will help give your kids the skills they need to have better self-discipline. Topics include: • parenting • creating motivation • self-discipline • delayed gratification • parental involvement • sense of safety • consistency • love and acceptance • setting goals • set expectations • communicate expectations • self-reliance. ©2019

Creating Honesty - We’ve all caught our kids in a lie or two. We’ve even told a few ourselves. Why do kids lie, and can you teach them to tell the truth? In this video, we talk about why people lie, how your reaction to your kids’ lies can, in fact, encourage them to lie, and what you can do to create an environment of honesty in your home to help your kids choose truth over lies. Topics include: • parenting • creating honesty • truth • lies • consequences • courage • celebrate honesty. ©2019

Creating Courage - Your child dents your neighbor’s car when playing ball in the street. Do they tell you about it, or do they hide it and hope nobody finds out? We want our children to develop into courageous little people who will always do the right thing, even when they’re afraid. But how do you teach courage? Does it come from long lectures on the virtues of being courageous? Should they read about it in a book? Or can we look for everyday opportunities in their lives to teach our children about what it means to be courageous? This video gives tips on how to help your children triumph over their fears and become courageous. Topics include: • parenting • creating courage • admit fear • recognize fear • model courage • follow through • talk to child • encourage courage • teach courage. ©2019

Creating Kindness - We want our kids to help old ladies cross the street, serve meals to the poor, and befriend lonely kids at school. But how can we teach them to be kind? Where does kindness come from? This video gives tips on finding those teachable moments in everyday life where we can guide our children to choose kindness, and how we can model this value from our own interactions with them to encourage their hearts. Topics include: • parenting • creating kindness • teaching • empathy • communication • random acts of kindness. ©2019

Creating Confidence - What kind of superhero confidence does it take to carry your child through life? To give them supernatural power over their own actions or to defeat the villains of the schoolyard? In this video, we talk about the three things you can do to help create the superpower of confidence in your child! Topics include: • parenting • creating confidence • bullying • confidence • self-worth • supportive home • childhood friends • talk to child • listen to child • use humor. ©2019

ADHD - Attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, can make parenting a challenge, as if it wasn’t already! Whether your child experiences inattentiveness, hyperactivity, impulsiveness, or all three combined, you have your work cut out for you! In this video, we look at what’s true and what’s not about ADHD, four ways you can best support your child and bring peace into your home, and four ways to take great care of yourself while parenting a child with ADHD. Topics include: • parenting • ADHD • attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder • inattentive • hyperactive • impulsive • recognizing ADHD • parenting strategies • behavior therapy • create organization • create routines • work together. ©2019

Autism - Of all the different disorders a child can have, autism ranks as one of the toughest. There is a lot of confusion about it, but there are also many things we know today that can help a child live a happy and purposeful life. In this video, we’ll talk about what autism is, and we dispel few misconceptions about it. We’ll look at the behaviors that could be a red flag for autism in your child. We’ll also talk about how to get the help and support both you and your child need, and the best ways to relate to a child living with autism. Topics include: • parenting • autism-spectrum disorder • celebrate differences • repetitive behaviors • cbsessive behaviors • professional diagnosis. ©2019

Strong-Willed Children - Do you have a child who is a force to be reckoned with? Who won’t take no for answer, won’t be reasoned with, and won’t do anything they don’t want to do? If so, then you likely have a strong-willed child. Is this good? Is it bad? Can they be taught to comply and cooperate? We’ll talk about these issues and how you can guide your child into becoming the great leader they are destined to be. Topics include: • parenting • strong-willed • parenting styles • authoritarian style • permissive-indulgent style • authoritative style • gaining control • arguing • making own rules • power struggles • self-taught lessons ©2019

Child Anger - They get so mad! And sometimes we just don’t know why! You expect meltdowns from toddlers, who are just trying to figure out their big feelings. But what about your school-age child? Is her anger normal, or is there something more going on? Are there other intense feelings your child is struggling with? In this video, we talk about what anger can mean, and we’ll give you some great strategies for helping your child understand and manage their big feelings in healthy ways. Topics include: • parenting • child anger • professional diagnosis • anxiety • stress • trauma • developmental differences • stay calm • talk through problems • don’t give in • consequences • positive parenting • cause and effect. ©2019

Sexual Behavior and Children - Sexual behavior and kids rank high on the parent meter for uncomfortable topics. What are normal, developmental sexual behaviors in a child, and what things should you be concerned about? In this video, we talk about the common sexual behaviors in childhood, from preschool children up to twelve-year-old kids, how you should respond to them, and your important role in shaping your child’s healthy attitudes and behaviors toward sex. Topics include: • parenting • sexual behavior • common sexual behavior • response to sexual behavior • teaching limits • age-appropriate discussion • appropriate terminology • protecting your child. ©2019

Monday: Wake Up to Reality - Another great classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Have a New Kid by Friday." In the introduction to the “Have a New Kid by Friday” series, Dr. Kevin Leman teaches parents how to break free from the parenting trap by teaching and “training” your kids from an early age to set them on a good path and guide them to accomplish great things. This session focuses on parents and the parenting style that is used in each home. By taking some positive action and changing things around your home, you can become a better parent. Topics include: • parenting • teaching • training • new kid • parenting styles • parenting skills • home environment • reality • love • respect • encouragement • discipline • action plans. Third Party Content: Have A New Kid by Friday ©2009

Tuesday: Caution: Children Growing Up Here - Another great classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Have a New Kid by Friday." This, the second segment in the “Have A New Kid by Friday” series, focuses on the needs of the kids that parents should be meeting. The video covers the “Big 8” things that children need from a parent and how parents can help them grow and stay close to them as they traverse through life. Among these you’ll also learn how to acknowledge things such as their priorities, passions, pressures, etc., and help them work on them. Topics include: • parenting • new kid • teaching • training • safety and security • love • attention • time spent together • discipline • examples • plans • patience • spiritual direction • priorities • passions • pressures. Third Party Content: Have A New Kid by Friday ©2009

Wednesday: Staying Connected to Be Respected - Another great classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Have a New Kid by Friday." The third installment in the series talks about how staying connected to your child can help her respect you and make her feel like she is accepted instead of rejected. Asking her opinions and preferences and allowing her to have a say in things can make a world of a difference. Throughout this video, you’ll learn various ways to have a respectful relationship with your child while also strengthening your bond with her. Topics include: • parenting • new kid • teaching • training • staying connected • respect • encouragement. Third Party Content: Have A New Kid by Friday ©2009

Thursday: Check Your Attitude at the Door - Another great classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Have a New Kid by Friday." Segment number four is all about attitude. Dr. Kevin Leman discusses why kids do or don’t misbehave and act out. He gives you an action plan on what things to look out for and do to help your child with her attitude. He also makes sure that you yourself are checking your own attitude at the door. Adult misbehavior influences children’s misbehavior, so keeping your own attitude in check helps your child’s attitude, as well. Topics include: • parenting • new kid • teaching • training • attitude • healthy authority • consistency • positive expectations • action plans • misbehavior. Third Party Content: Have A New Kid by Friday ©2009

Friday: The Amazing Race for Self-Esteem - Another great classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Have a New Kid by Friday." In this, the last part of the “Have a New Kid by Friday” series, Dr. Kevin Leman brings out three different ABCs for self-esteem. Tips on how to make your child feel welcome and have a sense of belonging in your household are given. The way you parent is critical because you matter a great deal in your child’s world. Topics include: • parenting • training • teaching • new kid • self-esteem • acceptance • belonging • competence • action plan. Third Party Content: Have A New Kid by Friday ©2009

Funday: Leman Secrets for Enjoying the Journey - Another great classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Have a New Kid by Friday." Dr. Kevin Leman shares his tips on how you can make every day a “funday” with your kids. Topics include: • parenting • training • teaching • new kid • enjoy the journey • consistency • follow through • responsiveness • worship together • overcommitment. Third Party Content: Have A New Kid by Friday ©2009

Single Parenting During Deployment - Trying to navigate as a single parent can be difficult in any circumstances, but having a spouse deployed brings unique challenges along with some benefits. This video will help parents prepare for the complications that deployment may bring, and it will look at specific ways to help you and your children to emotionally, mentally, and physically thrive while your service member is away. Having a deployed spouse can bring about frustrating times, but it doesn’t have to! Topics include: • parenting • single parenting • deployment • financial plan • legal issues • childcare • support system • routines • teenagers • communication plan • family stability • continuity • involvement • understanding ©2018

Reunited Parents: Family Unity On Return - A spouse’s homecoming is an exciting time! It can also be a time of apprehension, elation, restlessness, and many other feelings. Reintegration after living separately for an extended time can create an incredibly stressful circumstance for both parents and children. The reconnection process after deployment can be difficult, and any changes may be challenging to adapt to. In this video, we will look at positive ways to help you and your children reconnect with your spouse, as well as provide support on parenting together during reunification. Topics include: • parenting • reunification • family unity • military return • expectations • honeymoon phase • adjustment phase • integration phase • family role changes • resentments • reconnection • big changes • routine changes • big emotions. ©2018

Value Packed Parenting: The 10 Best Gifts You'll Ever Give Your Kids - Another great Kevin Leman classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Value Packed Parenting." It’s Never Too Late to Become a Better Parent. DR. KEVIN LEMAN is an internationally known Christian psychologist, bestselling author, speaker, and media personality. He has been a guest on many TV andrRadio shows, including Focus On The Family, Midday Connection, Open Line, Oprah, Live With Regis, The Early Show, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Real Families, and Parent Talk. Topics include: • parenting • gifts • values • virtues • right from wrong • quantity time • quality time • effort • safety • security • love • attention • space • be an example • direction • boundaries • responsibility • discipline • biblical instruction • accountability. ©2019

Value Packed Parenting: How to Listen so Kids Will Talk & How to Talk So Kids Will Listen - Another great Kevin Leman classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Value Packed Parenting." Staying Tuned In So They Don’t Tune You Out. DR. KEVIN LEMAN is an internationally known Christian psychologist, bestselling author, speaker, and media personality. He has been a guest on many TV and radio shows, including Focus On The Family, Midday Connection, Open Line, Oprah, Live With Regis, The Early Show, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Real Families, and Parent Talk. Topics include: • parenting • talking to your kids • responding and reacting • tone of voice • statements over questions • exchange ideas and observations • collaboration. ©2019

Value Packed Parenting: Discipline Isn't Spelled P-U-N-I-S-H-M-E-N-T - Another great Kevin Leman classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Value Packed Parenting." Why Teaching and Learning Are Better Than Punishment and Penalties. DR. KEVIN LEMAN is an internationally known Christian psychologist, bestselling author, speaker, and media personality. He has been a guest on many TV and radio shows, such as Focus On The Family, Midday Connection, Open Line, Oprah, Live With Regis, The Early Show, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Real Families, and Parent Talk. Topics include: • parenting • teaching • discipline • punishment • relationships • boundaries • raising children in Christian home • importance of acceptance • loving anyway. ©2019

Value Packed Parenting: 10 Ways to Improve Your Child's Self-Confidence - Another great Kevin Leman classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Value Packed Parenting." A Step-by-Step Plan That Works Wonders! DR. KEVIN LEMAN is an internationally known Christian psychologist, bestselling author, speaker, and media personality. He has been a guest on many TV and radio shows, including Focus On The Family, Midday Connection, Open Line, Oprah, Live With Regis, The Early Show, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Real Families, and Parent Talk. Topics include: • parenting • teaching • blessing your children • giving children opportunities • thinking • reasoning • making decisions • being available • talk to your children • help children achieve something • acceptance-belonging-confidence • understanding purpose • enjoy your children • model love to children • believe in your child. ©2019

Value Packed Parenting: Caution: Anger Ahead - Another great Kevin Leman classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Value Packed Parenting." Observing the Warning Signs Before Tempers Flare. DR. KEVIN LEMAN is an internationally known Christian psychologist, bestselling author, speaker, and media personality. He has been a guest on many TV and radio shows such as Focus On The Family, Midday Connection, Open Line, Oprah, Live With Regis, The Early Show, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Real Families, and Parent Talk. Topics include: • parenting • dealing with anger • why parents get angry • recognizing anger • healthy authority • controlling anger • suppress anger • express anger • repress anger • confess anger • stop, look, and listen • addressing behavior • problem-solving with children. ©2019

Value Packed Parenting: Birth Order and What You Need to Know About It - Another great Kevin Leman classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Value Packed Parenting." Recognize Your Children's Differences and Turn Them into Advantages. DR. KEVIN LEMAN is an internationally known Christian psychologist, bestselling author, speaker, and media personality. He has been a guest on many TV and radio shows, including Focus On The Family, Midday Connection, Open Line, Oprah, Live With Regis, The Early Show, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Real Families, and Parent Talk. Topics include: • parenting • birth order • firstborn children • middle children • lastborn children • only children • children’s differences • children’s personality traits. ©2019

Value Packed Parenting: Standing Up to the New Goliath (Technology) - Another great Kevin Leman classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Value Packed Parenting." Helping Kids Overcome the Negative Influence of the Internet, the Media and Technology. DR. KEVIN LEMAN is an internationally known Christian psychologist, bestselling author, speaker, and media personality. He has been a guest on many TV and radio shows, including Focus On The Family, Midday Connection, Open Line, Oprah, Live With Regis, The Early Show, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Real Families, and Parent Talk. Topics include: • parenting • children and technology • inappropriate online behavior • create technology rules • monitor children’s internet use • standing up to Goliath • internet predators • technology abuse warning signs. ©2019

Co-Parenting - When you dreamed of being a parent, you likely never thought you’d be raising your child between two homes. But even in a split-up, your children need both of you to be there for them, 100 percent! Successful coparenting takes work, strategy, and making the decision to put your children first. We’ll show you how to do that so your kids can have the best chance at life! Topics include: • single parenting • simple decisions • coparenting • communication • compromise • coordination • commitment • failed relationship • best for kids • both parents critical • positive transitions • speak respectfully • parenting agreement • children as pawns • finances • logistics • parenting styles and rules. Closed Captioning English/Spanish ©2022

Words Matter - Hurtful Words - In lesson one we learn that the words we speak to our children matter. The words flow into their ears and settle into the folds of their hearts and the deep spaces of their self-worth. Too often, the words we speak to our children are an echo of those spoken to us as children by our parents. If those words were hurtful and harmful, you can learn a better way. This lesson will give you both information and a plan of action to make sure your words to your children are good for their hearts and self-worth! Topics include: •shame • actions • parenting • character • identity • harsh words • positive words • hurtful Closed Captioning English/Spanish ©2022

Words Matter - Silent Words - Children see the world differently than adults. As parents, we might think “the silent treatment” is just discipline. After all, you’re not using hurtful words. But this is damaging to a child’s emotional well-being. This lesson describes the actions and their impact and gives helpful advice on better options. Topics include: •silent treatment • words • emotional tank • love • cooling off period • parenting skills Closed Captioning English/Spanish ©2022

Words Matter - No Words - Parenting is a delicate art, where actions resonate louder than words. Children are like sponges, absorbing life's lessons by watching the adults around them. When a parent's words align harmoniously with their actions, it creates a powerful and lasting impact. Consistency and authenticity in behavior build trust, making it easier for kids to follow the path set before them. Conversely, when words contradict actions, confusion reigns, and the intended lessons lose their potency. Effective parenting blends role modeling, open communication, and positive reinforcement to instill values and behaviors that shape children into responsible and empathetic individuals, poised for a bright future. Topics include: •No words •words •perception •vision •hearing •brain •daily word count •image processor •respect •actions •honesty •social learning theory •Bobo Doll Experiment Closed Captioning English/Spanish ©2022

Words Matter - Magic Words - Imagine children as delicate, vibrant blossoms in the garden of life, each one unique and filled with endless potential. Just like flowers, they need the nourishment of positivity and validation to truly flourish. But it's not just about showering them with empty praise; it's about using the magic of the right words to unlock their incredible growth. Discover how to use 'magic words' that penetrate their hearts, fostering growth. These skills not only enhance your bond but also deftly resolve conflicts, turning words into tools of connection and understanding. Topics include: •magic words •words •anger •emotions •feelimgs •validation •validating response •listen •hearing •acknowledge •fanciful response •silly response •emotional language •respect •setting boundaries •nonetheless Closed Captioning English/Spanish ©2022

Single Parenting that Works: Lesson 1 Putting First Things First - Another great Kevin Leman classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Single Parenting that Works." Being a caring, effective single parent is one of the most challenging jobs in the world! It is not for the faint or weak-of-heart. This 6-lesson study is designed to encourage single parents to build healthy relationships with their ex-spouses and to raise their children to love and honor the Lord. This study will help parents understand that they are not alone in the challenges they face. This first lesson focuses on how you can bring stability to your children by getting your own life in order. Topics include: •single parent •death of spouse •disability •abandonment •home environment •encouragement •financial concerns •withdrawal •healthy respect •hope •goals ©2002 THE SAMPSON COMPANY (All Rights Reserved)

Single Parenting that Works: Lesson 2 Healing the Past, Looking to the Future - Another great Kevin Leman classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Single Parenting that Works." The task of single parenting is difficult, and the obstacles are daunting. It's great to know the Lord and to lean on Him for grace, strength, and direction. This second session focuses on healing the past and looking toward the future. Topics include: •past •future •forgiveness •healthy relationships •healing •peace •confidence •anger •bridge building •taking "high road" •sexual intimacy •dating •yellow flags ©2002 THE SAMPSON COMPANY (All Rights Reserved)

Single Parenting that Works: Lesson 3 Creating Harmony with your Ex-Spouse - Another great Kevin Leman classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Single Parenting that Works." In this lesson, you will learn how to relate to your ex-spouse with grace and maturity instead of retaliation and bitterness. Parents will find practical, biblically sound guidance on being loving, caring, and effective parents to their children. This third session focuses on creating harmony with your ex-spouse. Topics include: •harmony •forgiveness •commitment •visitations •order to home •stable home •calm home •child manipulation •hot buttons •in-laws ©2002 THE SAMPSON COMPANY (All Rights Reserved)

Single Parenting that Works: Lesson 4 Helping Children Thrive in a Single Parent Home - Another great Kevin Leman classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Single Parenting that Works." An army of forces is at war in your child's world. Day after day, this army of people and messages attack your child's self-esteem and attempts to convince your child that he or she is worthless. Your home, however, can be a nurturing place for your child's self-esteem. This lesson discusses how children in a single-parent family can thrive and feel good about themselves when you know the ABCs of building their self-esteem. These ABCs are easy to remember, and you can excel in this important skill of parenting. Topics include: •accomplishments •good decisions •no time/no money trap •quality time with children •budget •ABC's of self esteem •mistakes •failures •belonging •thriving ©2002 THE SAMPSON COMPANY (All Rights Reserved)

Single Parenting that Works: Lesson 5 Learning to Discipline with Love and Limits - Another great Kevin Leman classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Single Parenting that Works." As parents, we struggle to raise our children with both love and limits. Real love requires discipline and setting healthy limits. The challenge is in finding the right mixture of authority and respect in the home. Homes need rules, but rules are not as important as relationships. Effective discipline is a combination of words and actions. Words without action become worthless. And too much discipline just exasperates and discourages children. This fifth session focuses on reality discipline and how you can teach your children to be respectful, responsible, and resourceful. Topics include: •love •limits •discipline •biblical discipline •actions •words •misbehavior •disobedience •guilt •reality discipline ©2002 THE SAMPSON COMPANY (All Rights Reserved)

Single Parenting that Works: Lesson 6 Understanding Your Child's Personality - Another great Kevin Leman classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Single Parenting that Works." Every one of you has what it takes to raise well-balanced kinds in an off-balance world. This lesson discusses how to relate to your children according to their unique, God-given personalities. This final session focuses on understanding your child's personality. Topics include: •child's personality •birth order •unique characteristics •help from others •sources of support •imperfections •well-balanced children ©2002 THE SAMPSON COMPANY (All Rights Reserved)

Running the Rapids: Lesson 1 Guiding Teenagers Through Adolescence: Know the River - Another great Kevin Leman classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Guiding Teenagers through Adolescence: Running the Rapids." What’s So Scary about Adolescence Anyway? Raising kids through their adolescent years is like guiding your family in a raft through whitewater rapids. The role of the guide on such a trip is vital. No one would want to take a whitewater trip without a capable guide. Lesson 1 is going to help you guide the raft through turbulent waters because you know the journey and you can make a positive difference. Topics include: •guide •trust •major on majors •positive words •influence •passive •controlling •peer influence ©2005 THE SAMPSON COMPANY (All Rights Reserved)

Running the Rapids: Lesson 2 Guiding Teenagers Through Adolescence: Know the Raft - Another great Kevin Leman classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Guiding Teenagers through Adolescence: Running the Rapids." Home is where you transfer the values that teenagers need to build a positive life. In this lesson, we discuss that the raft represents your home and what you do and don’t do in your home. The home makes all the difference in the world. The home is where you transfer your values to your kids. Too often parents give their children everything they do not need. A judicious parent knows what a child truly needs and provides that. Topics include: •raft •adolescence •values •communication •sharp tongue •home vs. hotel •bill paying •forgiveness ©2005 THE SAMPSON COMPANY (All Rights Reserved)

Running the Rapids: Lesson 3 Guiding Teenagers Through Adolescence: Know the Riders - Another great Kevin Leman classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Guiding Teenagers through Adolescence: Running the Rapids." What is acceptable and unacceptable teenage behavior and why? Lesson 3 teaches that there are perils ahead in your teenager’s life, but there are calm times, too. Even in calm times, there may be problems under the surface. As parents, you can adopt smart strategies and know your kids. Smart parents find ways to spend time with their teenagers getting to know them in conversations and by listening to them. Topics include: •behavior •adolescence •love •consistency •involvement •healthy shield •teaching responsibility •negativity ©2005 THE SAMPSON COMPANY (All Rights Reserved)

Running the Rapids: Lesson 4 Guiding Teenagers Through Adolescence: Know the Risks - Another great Kevin Leman classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Guiding Teenagers through Adolescence: Running the Rapids."Tough questions that deserve straight answers. This lesson teaches parents to talk less and say more. As parents, you should address hard issues head-on. Learn the importance of frank and open discussions with your teen. When you talk less and say more your actions can speak louder than words. Topics include: •risks •adolescence •sex •curfews •tough action •higher education •pornography •drug use ©2005 THE SAMPSON COMPANY (All Rights Reserved)

Running the Rapids: Lesson 5 Guiding Teenagers Through Adolescence: Know the Relationships - Another great Kevin Leman classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Guiding Teenagers through Adolescence: Running the Rapids." Practical guidelines for surviving the trip together. Use every opportunity to teach and to mold your child’s life. If you love your child, you will discipline them. In this lesson, we talk about reality discipline or teachable moments and their effectiveness. Improve your relationship by questioning your child less and encouraging them more. Topics include: •relationships •adolescence •rules •discipline •realistic standards •encouragement •open arms •open mind ©2005 THE SAMPSON COMPANY (All Rights Reserved)

Running the Rapids: Lesson 6 Guiding Teenagers Through Adolescence: Know the Reality - Another great Kevin Leman classic lesson from our Classic Series, "Guiding Teenagers through Adolescence: Running the Rapids." You don't have to navigate the river of adolescence alone unless you choose to. You are the captain of the ship. You are the guide. In this lesson, we will discuss six ways to use peer pressure for your teen's benefit. You will also learn that your kids need a sense of realness from you. They love to hear about times in your life when you messed up when you were less than perfect. Topics include: •adolescence •belonging •behavior •relationships •peer pressure •stability •driver's license ©2005 THE SAMPSON COMPANY (All Rights Reserved)

Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours: Dare to be Courageous - Reality discipline is a key ingredient in raising children. This lesson will help you understand and apply reality discipline to everyday situations. You'll gain insight into why kids act the way they act and, more importantly, you'll learn what to do about it. Reality discipline takes courage, commitment, and the effort to love unconditionally in order to work. Discipline can be perceived as a loving act designed to help children learn and practice appropriate behavior. Topics Include: •courage •commitment •unconditional love •parenting •discipline •reality discipline •behavior ©2004 THE SAMPSON COMPANY (All Rights Reserved)

Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours: Why Kids Misbehave - Since all behaviors serve a purpose, we must assume that children misbehave for a reason. The challenge is to understand why they do what they do. When a child does something, that action is usually motivated by a specific intention. By recognizing children's individual needs, we can best deal with their behavior and meet them where they are, rather than expect them to transform immediately into what we want them to be. Topics include: •individual needs •birth order •power trip •parenting •discipline •role models •misbehavior •revenge •consequences •consistency ©2004 THE SAMPSON COMPANY (All Rights Reserved)

Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours: Becoming the Parent that God Wants You To Be - To have the maximum positive influence in your child's life, you will want to apply reality discipline in a variety of ways. This lesson teaches you how being an appropriate authority figure is one of those ways and is crucial to leading children to learn and grow into mature, well­balanced adults. Learn to be the best that you can be, and imagine how the children in your life will benefit! Topics Include: •authority figure •authoritarian •permissive •parenting •discipline •authoritative •active listening •anger •communication •comfort •cooperation •encouragement •love •mistakes •nagging •quality time ©2004 THE SAMPSON COMPANY (All Rights Reserved)

Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours: Be Your Teenager's Best Friend - In this lesson, you will learn to build relationships with the children in your lives. There are no shortcuts to this process. It takes time, effort, and energy. As we show children that we really want to share experiences with them, we are laying the groundwork for the mutual respect that grows from understanding each other. Topics Include: •relationships •time •effort •energy •understanding •teenagers •browbeating •communication •love •respect ©2004 THE SAMPSON COMPANY (All Rights Reserved)

Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours: The ABC'S of Self-Esteem - Although a child's self-esteem can be nurtured and bolstered by others, it cannot be created by others. This lesson talks about when children feel good about themselves, they want to do better things and be better people. Children who have opportunities to give back and contribute something of themselves automatically grow in self-esteem. Topics include: •nurture •self-image •self-esteem •acceptance •belonging •competence •blended families •rulebook •discipline •grief ©2004 THE SAMPSON COMPANY (All Rights Reserved)

Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours: Turning Everyday Hassles Into Everyday Successes - Fair and swift discipline delivered as a consequence of unacceptable behavior is very effective in teaching important lessons to children in ways that words cannot convey. This lesson discusses three important principles in discipline: be willing to make tough decisions, people are more important than things, and discipline in love rather than anger. Topics include: •unacceptable behavior •hassles •success •decisions •love •anger •actions •words •discipline •choices •peer pressure •television •homework •lying •talking back ©2004 THE SAMPSON COMPANY (All Rights Reserved)
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