“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
