Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World by Kristen Welch

Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World

How One Family Learned That Saying No Can Lead to Life's Biggest Yes

Kristen Welch

Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. · Print & ebook · January 26, 2016

“But everyone else has it.” “If you loved me, you’d get it for me!” When you hear these comments from your kids, it can be tough not to cave.

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Who it’s for
Straightforward guidance for parents trying to raise grateful kids without losing the plot.
Genres
Christian Parenting, Christian Family & Relationships, Family & Relationships
Published
Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., January 26, 2016

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“But everyone else has it.” “If you loved me, you’d get it for me!” When you hear these comments from your kids, it can be tough not to cave. You love your children—don’t you want them to be happy and to fit in? Kristen Welch knows firsthand it’s not that easy. In fact, she’s found out that when you say yes too often, it’s not only hard on your peace of mind and your wallet—it actually puts your kids at long-term risk.

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In Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, Kristen shares the ups and downs in her own family’s journey of discovering why it’s healthiest not to give their kids everything. Teaching them the difference between “want” and “need” is the first step in the right direction. With many practical tips and anecdotes, she shares how to say the ultimate yes as a family by bringing up faith-filled kids who will love God, serve others, and grow into hardworking, fulfilled, and successful adults. It’s never too late to raise grateful kids. Get ready to cultivate a spirit of genuine appreciation and create a Jesus-centered home in which your kids don’t just say—but mean!—“thank you” for everything they have.

Practical Grace

Straightforward guidance for parents trying to raise grateful kids without losing the plot.

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Christian Parenting85%
Family & Relationships53%
Christian Family & Relationships42%

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Publisher categories

  • Family Conflict Resolution
  • Motherhood
  • Christian Family & Relationships
Authors
Kristen Welch
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Published
January 26, 2016
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Family Conflict Resolution