Contents

• “The Family: A Proclamation to the World”

  iv

• Introduction

  v

• 1.

  Parenting Principles and Practices

  1

• 2.

  Understanding Child Development

  5

• 3.

  Communicating with Love

  9

• 4.

  Nurturing Children

  15

• 5.

  Fostering Confidence

  19

• 6.

  Overcoming Anger

  23

• 7.

  Resolving Conflict

  27

• 8.

  Teaching Responsible Behavior

  33

• 9.

  Applying Consequences

  37

Photography Credits

Except as noted below, all photography is by Robert Casey. © Robert Casey. Do not copy.

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© 2006 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. English approval: 8/02. Translation approval: 8/02. Translation of Strengthening the Family: Resource Guide for Parents. Language. 36612 xxx