“The finest art of communication is not learning how to express your thoughts. It is learning how to draw out the thoughts of another.” — Tedd Tripp Copy Share Image
“Some people think listening is what you do between opportunities to say something. During listening times they don’t listen at all. They are deciding what to say. Don’t be such a parent. The Proverbs remind you that the fool does… — Tedd Tripp Copy Share Image
“The law of God is not easy for natural man. Its standard is high and cannot be achieved apart from God's supernatural grace. God's… — Tedd Tripp Copy Share Image
“The finest art of communication is not learning how to express your thoughts. It is learning how to draw out the thoughts of another.” — Tedd Tripp Copy Share Image
“Proverbs 12:15–16 says: “The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice. A fool shows his annoyance… — Tedd Tripp Copy Share Image
“These gurus promise to teach you how to build self-esteem in your children. Have you noticed that no books promise to help produce children… — Tedd Tripp Copy Share Image
“All behavior is linked to attitudes of the heart. Therefore, discipline must address attitudes of the heart. This understanding does marvelous things for discipline.… — Tedd Tripp Copy Share Image
“The child’s problem is not an information deficit. His problem is that he is a sinner. There are things within the heart of the… — Tedd Tripp Copy Share Image
“Parenting is not just child-care. We can have a vision for formative instruction that will transform our homes and communities.” — Tedd Tripp Copy Share Image
“Since the heart and behavior are so closely linked, whatever modifies behavior inevitably trains the heart.” — Tedd Tripp Copy Share Image
“The most powerful way to keep your children from being attracted by the offers of camaraderie from the wicked is to make home an… — Tedd Tripp Copy Share Image
“The gospel enables you and your children to face the worst in yourselves—your sin, your badness, and your weakness—and still find hope, because grace… — Tedd Tripp Copy Share Image
“Point your children to God as the fountain of deepest pleasure. In his presence are eternal pleasures—the greatest beauty, the highest value, the deepest… — Tedd Tripp Copy Share Image
“I have often wondered why grounding is so universally popular. I believe it is because it is easy. It doesn’t require on-going interaction. It… — Tedd Tripp Copy Share Image
“Moms and dads are looking for tips and ideas that have immediate application to their children. Parents have a “top ten” list of problems… — Tedd Tripp Copy Share Image
“Give your children big truths they will grow into rather than light explanations they will grow out of.” — Tedd Tripp Copy Share Image
“Home should be the shelter where the teen is understood and loved, where he is encouraged and shown the paths of life.” — Tedd Tripp Copy Share Image
