I recieved my book order in the mail today and I wanted to share it with others.If you’re a parent having difficulties with your child’s behavior this book is a great resource.Normally, I give little attention to the so called parenting experts.They come from so many different schools of thought and can sometimes offer conflicting advice.Often,some of the experts are not parents themselves.

I happened to be having a difficult morning with my daughter one day and found myself looking to God.Feeling a bit out of sorts and looking for some help I turned on the television.The Christain channel was on and a parenting expert Dr Kevin Leman was their guest.I sort of rolled my eyes thinking yeah what does this shrinkoid have to say.

As I listened to him talk I knew he was speaking the truth.He was talking about issues that almost every parent could relate to.Worried about their future,concerned for their attitude and behavior and wondering how we can effect a positive change.Dr Kevin Leman is a pyschologist,humorist and more importantly a father of five.Any person who has raised 5 children successfullly automatically gets my support.

The book is called Have a New Kid By Friday - How to change your child’s attitude behavior and character in 5 days.I checked out some reviews on Amazon and though some people didnt get results in 5 days almost all comments were positive.Dr Kevin made the comment on the show – it’s not so much changing the child – it’s taking responsibility as a parent and learning the techniques that enable good behavior.If the book didnt work in 5 days I think that may be because it takes some time to change our behavior and focus as parents.

If you ever get the chance to hear Dr Kevin Leman speak about parenting I do hope you tune in.He had me laughing through my tears and was offering real tools that I could put into everyday practice.We only have a small window of opportunity as parents to raise our children right.

Here’s a small snippet:

“I’ll be blunt.You’ve got a big job to do and a short window of time in which to do it.If you believe that you are to be a healthy authority over your child,this book is for you.If you don’t put it down right now and buy another.”

What’s even more valuable about this is book is the very first page.The heading reads “Are You a Candidate to Read This Book?” It gives a checklist of common difficulties and helps the reader decide if they are serious about parenting and making changes.

As a single parent, I need all the guidance and resources I can get. I believe as parents we should pray for our children daily and invite God to be the centre of the family. After all, He is the Father.The Best Daddy any kid could get.

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6