Parents in our post-modern world tend to be committed to but anxious about their child-rearing responsibilities. They've tried the countless parenting books on the market, but many of these are strident, fear-based books that loving parents instinctively reject, while still searching for direction.Now Dr. Tim Kimmel, founder of Family Matters ministries, offers a refreshing new look at parenting. Rejecting rigid rules and checklists that don't work, Dr. Kimmel recommends a parentin...

Grandparents have a vital role in the lives of their grandchildren, not only as a mentor and loving family member, but as a spiritual rock during the hard times. Extreme Grandparenting helps readers understand how to make the most of the new role of grandparent and how to grow the next generation for greatness.

Every parent hopes their kids will turn out right. They pray that when their children leave the nest, they will be ready to face the world. And they hope that their kids will be equipped to stand strong in life's battles. There are no shortcuts to successful parenting . . . no secret formulas to raising kids of strength and character. However, there are steps you can take to prepare your children for the challenges ahead. But you'll need an effective game plan. With warmth and conviction, ...

You may not see it happening, but when relationships are reduced to a contest between the powerful and the powerless, no one wins. Manipulation, power plays, and domination destroy the trust and affection we have for each other. But you can escape this losing game by reading and following the rules of healthy relationships. The High Cost of High Control helps you understand the various types and causes of controlling behavior, from passive manipulation to aggressive control. You will learn...

Are you preparing your children to stand up to the world around them? Of all the values and skills we need to build into our children's hearts, courage is the most important one. It tops faith, integrity, endurance, and self-discipline. The reason it stands above all of these other wonderful qualities is because they are each dependent upon courage in order to thrive. Faith is fine when everything's going right. But what happens when it comes with a huge personal price tag attached? It's o...

Author of Grace-Based Parenting and the best-selling Little House on the Freeway, Dr. Tim Kimmel helps Christian parents avoid the potential problems their well-meaning parenting styles could create. This book offers a new way to look at the "ideal" Christian home and shows why "cocoon-style" Christian homes don't always work.Many parents have "done it all" when it comes to the checklist of good Christian parenting, only to see their son or daughter step away from...

You want only the best for your kids. And you want them to be successful. Sure, there's nothing wrong with that. But what if there was something more? Could your definition of success be leaving out the most important part?What about greatness? Where does it fit in? "If you aim your children at anything less than greatness, you'll set them up to miss the whole point of their lives," says author Tim Kimmel. In Raising Kids for True Greatness, Kimmel turns the definition of ...

A child who sees grace lived out in front of him at home and at church is much more inclined toward staying committed to a relationship with God into adulthood. In Connecting Church & Home Tim Kimmel gives a vital message to church ministry leaders and parents equally, making this a must-read for all involved in sharing faith with the next generation. Kimmel gives a comprehensive strategy to churches for family ministry as well as a plan for parents seeking to pass their faith to the next ...

Yes! You can love your kids in amazing ways you may have never even thought of! And one of America's top advocates for the family will help you do it.In 50 Ways to Really Love Your Kids, Tim Kimmel offers moms and dads simple, how-to ways to express love to their children. His thought-provoking ideas include: "Have a love that works overtime to simplify your children's lives," "Model a love that always wants to give more than is asked of it," "Show your kids how to love li...

More than 300,000 copies in print! Enjoy learning how to maintain true priorities and restore calmness to marriage, family life, your relationship with God, and the workplace. Includes individual/group study guide.

You want only the best for your kids. And you want them to be successful. Sure, there's nothing wrong with that. But what if there was something more? Could your definition of success be leaving out the most important part?What about greatness? Where does it fit in? "If you aim your children at anything less than greatness, you'll set them up to miss the whole point of their lives," says author Tim Kimmel. In Raising Kids for True Greatness, Kimmel turns the definition of ...

Discover a parenting style that nurtures a healthy family and displaces fear as a motivator for behavior. Learn how to meet your child's three driving inner needs for security, significance and strength with the invaluable gifts of love, purpose and hope.Modern parents are stressed out and tired. They’ve tried countless parenting books on the market, many of which are harsh, fear-based books that loving parents instinctively reject. As Christians, we frequently bel...