Parenting with Love and Logic, by Cline and Fay

 

I highly recommend the entire Love and Logic series, yet this is the first place to start. Based on research, clinical experience and supplemented by scriptural truths, Love and Logic parenting books show you how to parent effectively while teaching your children responsibility and growing their character as self-confident, motivated children who are ready for the real world.

 

 

Boundaries with Kids, by Cloud and Townsend

 

Similar principles as Love and Logic, Boundaries with Kids is a great spiritual reinforcement as to how God intends to parent us as we learn to parent our children.

 

 

The Five Love Languages of Children, by Gary Chapman

 

The investment of love in our children will have lasting effects throughout their entire lifespan. Gary Chapman highlights ways to be purposeful and most effective in the way in which you pour positives into your child’s heart.

 

 

Love and Respect in the Family: The Respect Parents Desire; The Love Children Need, by Emerson Eggerichs

 

Similar to his marriage book, Emerson Eggerichs highlights scriptural truth that are foundational to establishing a healthy connection with your children in ways that are fulfilling and enjoyable.

 

 

The Family You’ve Always Wanted: Five Ways You Can Make it Happen, by Gary Chapman

 

Gary Chapman paints a biblical portrait of what a loving, stable family looks like. This book is not just to be read, but experienced, and serves as helping you install key pillars in the foundation of your household.