The Consequence of Consequences

The Consequence of Consequences

 Articles When talking about changing behaviour, I typically focus on preventing bad behaviour and teaching good behaviour. I believe this is where we should always put the majority of our effort. However, since the days of the Garden of Eden, even the perfect...
Family Rules: The Power of “WE”

Family Rules: The Power of “WE”

Articles Family Rules: The Power of “WE” Every healthy family lives by a set of rules in the home, some high standards for attitudes and conduct directed toward the welfare of others. When children live by these standards every day for years, they gradually–with...
Born to Serve, Not to Shop – Effective Parenting in a Nutshell

Born to Serve, Not to Shop – Effective Parenting in a Nutshell

Articles Born to Serve, Not to Shop – Effective Parenting in a Nutshell The real evil of materialism is not the pursuit of things. It is, rather, seeing and treating other people as things–and therefore putting things ahead of people. Youngsters with a...

Books by Jim Stenson

James B. Stenson, the keynote speaker at PIFE’s Parent Leadership conference in February 2007, has written a number of books for parents. Following is a selection. Compass – A Handbook on Parent Leadership Scepter, 2003. ISBN: 1-59417-000-2 Compass summarizes...

Character Building: A Guide for Parents and Teachers

Character Building: A Guide for Parents and Teachers by David Isaacs Four Courts Press; 2nd edition, 2001. ISBN: 1851825924 An experienced parent and teacher gives practical direction on how to teach children of all ages the human virtues: generosity, fortitude,...