\["For parents and teachers seeking to build character", "Addresses the crisis of character in today's youth", "You will raise children of humility, respect, and joy"\]

Parent Differently helps you instil godly character in your children.

Kathy Koch

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Foreword

1. What Is Character, and Why Does It Matter?

2. How Do Children Develop Mature Character to Affect Culture?

3. How Are Character and Obedience Connected?

4. What Are Some Core Ways to Choose Qualities?

5. What Biblical Truths Will Help You Choose Qualities?

6. What Foundational Beliefs Are Essential?

7. What Strategies Can You Use for Teaching Character? (Part One)

8. What Strategies Can You Use for Teaching Character? (Part Two)

Appendix: 48 Healthy Qualities and Their Opposites

Acknowledgments

Notes

About Kathy Koch, PhD, Celebrate Kids, Inc., and Ignite the Family

__Most parents misguidedly prioritize behavior. The why and how to instill _character_.__

Behavior modification does not guarantee good character qualities. _Character_ influences decisions. It’s evidenced in our speech, actions, and attitudes. It’s about who we are and what we do. The world competes for the hearts of our kids—and we see its negative impact in their pride, laziness, and entitlement. As Christians, however, we want to see the character of Jesus Christ in our children. Dads and moms, grandparents, and teachers all want to see their children grow in humility, gratitude, and respect—for others and themselves. We want our kids to be brave, compassionate, and joyful. We don’t want our kids to flounder through life. We want them to flourish and live into their God-given designs and callings. Dr. Kathy Koch helps us to that end by answering essential questions:

- What is character and why does it matter?
- Why is there a crisis of character?
- What are the challenges in developing character?
- How can we teach or improve character?

Not only does character help us accomplish our goals, there are many other benefits of mature character: we will be blessed, stand out for Jesus, attract good friends, grow in wisdom, and live in freedom.

Koch provides an invaluable resource for shepherding our children in godly character.

__DR. KATHY KOCH__ ("cook"), is the founder of Celebrate Kids, Inc., based in Fort Worth, Texas, and Ignite the Family, their conference ministry. She has influenced thousands of parents, teachers, and children in thirty countries through keynote messages, seminars, chapels, banquet talks, and other events. She is a regular speaker for Care Net, Summit Ministries, the Colson Center, and Teach Them Diligently. She is also a popular guest on Focus on the Family radio, she was featured in Kirk Cameron's movie, _Connect_, and she has published five books with Moody Publishers.

__Most parents misguidedly prioritize behavior. The why and how to instill _character_.__

Behavior modification does not guarantee good character qualities. _Character_ influences decisions. It's evidenced in our speech, actions, and attitudes. It's about who we are and what we do. The world competes for the hearts of our kids—and we see its negative impact in their pride, laziness, and entitlement. As Christians, however, we want to see the character of Jesus Christ in our children. Dads and moms, grandparents, and teachers all want to see their children grow in humility, gratitude, and respect—for others and themselves. We want our kids to be brave, compassionate, and joyful. We don't want our kids to flounder through life. We want them to flourish and live into their God-given designs and callings. Dr. Kathy Koch helps us to that end by answering essential questions:

- What is character and why does it matter?
- Why is there a crisis of character?
- What are the challenges in developing character?
- How can we teach or improve character?

Not only does character help us accomplish our goals, there are many other benefits of mature character: we will be blessed, stand out for Jesus, attract good friends, grow in wisdom, and live in freedom.

Koch provides an invaluable resource for shepherding our children in godly character.

__Most parents misguidedly prioritize behavior. Why and how to instill _character_.__

_Character_ influences decisions. It's evidenced in our speech, actions, and attitudes. It's about who we are and what we do. The world competes for the hearts of our kids—and we see its negative impact in their pride, laziness, and entitlement.

We want to see our children grow in Jesus, to evidence humility, gratitude, and respect—for others and themselves. We want our kids to be brave, compassionate, and joyful. We don't want our kids to flounder through life. We want them to flourish and live into their God-given designs and callings. Dr. Kathy Koch answers essential questions:

- What is character and why does it matter?
- Why is there a crisis of character?
- What are the challenges in developing character?
- How can we teach or improve character?

Koch provides an invaluable resource for shepherding children in godly character.

"Parent Differently" by Kathy Koch explores the importance of character in children. It addresses challenges and offers guidance for parents, teachers, and grandparents to nurture Christ-like qualities.

\["For parents and teachers wanting to shape character", "Addresses the character crisis affecting our kids today", "You will raise children who embody Jesus' character traits"\]

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