Pitchin' A Fit! (Scratch & Dent)

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Overview

Parenting comes with stresses that can make the most laid-back among us feel irritable, frustrated, and angry. Even parents who sincerely love their children sometimes use the wrong methods of anger and frustration in an attempt to control their children. But angry parenting doesn’t just weaken relationships between parents and their children; it can, over time, destroy them. Few parents set out to become yelling meanies who no longer enjoy their children. Yet many feel stuck, unable to pull themselves out of their ugly habits. This book:

  • Provides practical and biblical solutions to get to the other side of the issue
  • Gives hope and freedom from the tyranny of stressed-out and angry parenting
  • Offers solutions that are ideal for any family.

If anger is in your home — even in small ways — this book is for you. It is time to replace that anger with something more powerful: patience and peace. Israel and Brook share candidly from their experience as parents.

This copy of the book is slightly worn

A Look Inside

Pitchin' A Fit! (934.30 kB)
SKU PROMO-739-7
Manufacturer New Leaf Press
Weight (in lbs) 0.50
Title Pitchin' A Fit!
Subtitle Overcoming Angry and Stressed-Out Parenting
ISBN 13 9780892217397
Contributors Brook Wayne, Israel Wayne
Binding Paperback
Page Count 192
Publisher New Leaf Publishing Group, LLC
Dimensions (in inches) 5 1/2 x 8 1/2

Taming the Meanie Monster

If you are a parent, you have been there. Children do things that test the limits of those of us who admire rationality and common sense. Our innate default in such moments is to respond badly. We all struggle with anger to some extent. It is only through learning what God has to say on the subject of anger, and through appropriating the power of the Holy Spirit, that we can escape the tyranny of our own tendencies and addictions.

If you struggle with habitual anger, there are several things you need to know.

  1. You are not alone. Everyone struggles with this issue to some extent.
  2. It is not okay. Left unchecked it will damage important relationships.
  3. There is hope. There is freedom found in God’s Word to help you overcome this habitual sin.

We hope that you will join us on a mission to escape the trap of angry and stressed-out parenting. In this book, we will share with you a biblical view of anger, strategies for breaking life-long habits, and ways that you can build up and encourage your child rather than tear him or her down.


Table of Contents

Introduction
1. Stressed Out and Overwhelmed
2. Is It Wrong to Get Angry?
3. What Causes Anger?
4. Provoking Our Children to Wrath
5. Trigger Happy — What Sets You Off?
6. Yelling Moms, Hollering Dads
7. “But I’m Not Patient!”
8. What Patience Is and Isn’t
9. Nurture in the Heart of Correcting
10.The Power of Affirmation
11. Creating Peace in the Home
12. Accountability


Endorsements

I have known Israel and Brook Wayne and their children for many years. During that time I have had the joy of watching their family grow to now nine children. When it comes to parenting, they practice what they preach. Speaking from the perspective of a pastor, their children are some of the most well-behaved children I’ve ever had the blessing of being with. They behave better, and pay attention in church, more than some adults I know. Biblically parenting their children isn’t something they just do, it’s who they are. I only wish I had their insights to parenting when I raised my own. It would have made things easier.

Richard Grom, Calvary Chapel Sunset Coast

The Wayne’s have done a wonderful job of telling a story of the danger of anger in the family. Their transparency shows they have lived in our shoes and this lends credibility to their anger solutions. If we fall to temptation and sin in the area of anger, there is hope in repentance and confession as seen in their story. I was greatly encouraged by regularly pointing us to biblical truth. One of the keys of adopting what the Waynes are teaching is that it will help to build the foundation for long-term healthy relationships with our children as they move into adulthood. I would highly recommend this book and the study questions at the end of each chapter to help overcome all forms of anger in the home.

Todd Kangas, Director of Midwest Parent Educators

Scripture commands fathers to avoid exasperating their children and provoking them to anger. Yet our kid’s disobedience seems to naturally bring out the anger buried inside. So how are parents to reach the heart of our young children and shepherd them with grace and gentleness? I’m a firm believer in one of Brook’s and Israel’s suggestions to “slow down and sit down” when you are suddenly faced with a need to discipline a young one. After all, what’s the rush? Slowing down will help you as much as it will bless your children. Give it a try. I bet you will feel better about the whole process.

Davis Carman, President, Apologia Educational Ministries

Planning on reading again
Review by Shannon
Perfect for the mom that struggles to keep emotions in check. Really makes you think about what is important in the raising of your kids. I feel like this is they type of book you will glean a bit more information each time you read it.
Brilliant and humbling
Review by JH
A must read for anyone who experiences any level of frustration or impatience or anger, which is inevitably suffered by others. This book has an accessible and helpful message, and models Christ-like behaviour for parents. It's an easy read by a compelling and engaging author. Humbling and helpful. I should read it again!!
Just what I needed
Review by Tiffany
It’s one of those books I will need to read many times to keep reminding myself of the wonderful truths inside. I love the personal stories and practical advice.
worth passing on to other mothers :)
Review by Kelly
After reading this book, I have recommended it to others (especially to mom's with "younger kids" that are trying to juggle a lot of responsibilities). It is good for encouragement and motivation! Even mom's that feel they are "patient and slow to anger" can relate to this book......

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