Parenting can be a daunting task.
Many parents find themselves disconnected from their children and overwhelmed with a sense of helplessness. There are two basic approaches to parenting that can be used— reactive parenting and responsive parenting.
Reactive parenting, so prevalent in today’s society, is done in reaction to something, whether a whining child or a parent’s own anxiety. It is impulsive and produces poor results. On the other hand, Responsive Parenting is a principled approach to parenting. It emphasizes the importance of preparing children for adulthood. Boyd Brooks uses several themes to help parents build self-esteem and confidence in their children and help them discover who they were meant to be.
Through forgiveness, self-control, respect, responsibility, accountability, humility, kindness, generosity, industry and faith a responsive parenting style is developed. When these principles are taught and lived, it produces: accessibility, clarity, balance, connection, authenticity, resolution, modeling, and resiliency. More on these principles.
Whether you are a new parent, seasoned parent, or grandparent, reading this book will give you the confidence to always work hard to keep your family healthy and connected.
"Responsive parenting is
parenting with the long view."
- Boyd D. Brooks
About the Author
Boyd Brooks has been in ministry for over thirty years as a missionary in Argentina and a pastor in Puerto Rico and Missouri. He has a doctorate in psychology and is a licensed professional counselor in the State of Missouri. From his many years of counseling families, he has a wealth of experience to draw upon.
Boyd and his wife, Marilyn, have been married for forty-six years and have three grown children and seven grandchildren. His family has been his greatest priority in life, and so he has made helping families the center of his ministry.