Heavy on practical tips, lighter on theory. Most of the ideas are for kids a little older than us, more elementary age. There were a few little golden "nuggets" I found, but I don't know if those make reading the whole book worth it, in my opinion.

I read the original book when my oldest was four, and it had some really good activities to explain the understanding and reasoning behind certain good behaviors. Some of the activities were fun, so when my middle child was four, I did the Bible Study based on this book, and we did the activities with our kids all over again. Now, that youngest child is six, we have done these activities yet a third time as a family. Only my oldest child was old enough to have remembered from before what the "punch line" was going to be, and she was good not to give it away. This book must be good - and effective - if I have chosen to do it three times with my family. This does not perfect children, but it does help them to understand what they are doing. Some of the activities are as enjoyable as family games, and take about as long, so that we chose to do them over the summer, so as not to interfere with homework time. We love the anger lesson with the fire (playing with fire!), and the argument lesson on dropping the ball, and even the lesson on potty talk. (Yuck!) The activities do explain the point very well. I enjoyed watching the videos, as well. They were sometimes funny and sometimes enlightening on a tough subject.

I would also suggest Joy Berry's "Help Me Be Good" book series for children as helping to explain why we should have good behavior, and the negative, natural consequences of bad behavior.

There are lots of practical tips here for creating character in children and using logical consequences to reinforce positive behaviors/discourage negative ones. I love the reference section full of topically organized ideas. I noticed in the bookstore that this book is available as a small group study, and I wish that had been around when I first read this book and my children were a little younger.

5/1/11--time to read this book again! I need some new parenting tips--been in a rut lately. 7/27/11--such a great book with fantastic ideas!

This is a fantastic parenting book. I borrowed it from the library but I'm going to have to buy my own copy--there is just too much good information in here! I love the way she uses the scriptures and prayer to teach her children--and she does it in a way that isn't "preachy" but is genuine and casual. The best parts of her book are the tool box sections that give you more detailed creative ways to correct your children and keep them on the path that leads to a happy, healthy life and ultimately back to God.

I use this book almost daily with my strong willed girls!! I strongly recommend this book for parents. Great resource!!

Wow. This has been my favorite book pertaining to discipline and child rearing in general. Her foundation is Christ based so her tips stem from the idea of love and mercy but also the strong need that children have for discipline. The toolbox section has so many great practical tips for all situations and ages. This will be one that I read frequently for reminders and refer back to as discipline needs change.

Some very practical ideas for correction- a few odd ones, too. Overall I really liked the book and the ways she tries to give concrete examples for teaching the family's values as well as using natural consequences for the kids. Not useful for kids under 5.

great bible based book

Terrible book. Full of “us vs them” mentality Evangelical garbage parenting. She literally advocates for abusive parenting.

I decided to read Creative Correction: Extraordinary Ideas for Everyday Discipline for my school reading. It was quite interesting, and also quirky and fun. There was so many ideas in there for correcting common misbehaviors of children. Several, I was really inspired by the simplicity and sensibleness of them. Others were ok, but didn’t really seem like they would be very effective… (at least on the children I’m around all day!) But there’s lots of ideas, tips, and helpful pointers, so I ended up getting a lot out of this book.

Lisa’s constant referencing to the Bible, and teaching how to instill godly principles into your children, even when they’re still quite young, was wonderful. Because truly, to understand why they must be “good”, children need to understand that God loves them, and that His rules are for their benefit.

The Toolbox after each chapter did get long sometimes; but I think they’re mostly meant to flip to when you’re at your wits’ end and don’t know how to discipline your child. –You would go to a Toolbox chapter and look under the… arguing section, or so on.

Some things I didn’t really agree with, that’s ok I guess. The end result was, I found some helpful, extraordinary ideas on discipline in specific areas. I would encourage people to read this and get what they can from it. You may just find the very creative correction that works wonders with your child.

This book is for people who believe in God. Yes it's a parenting book with some great tips however they are all based around the life we should lead as God's children.

I did like the book and Found it encouraging me to have more patience with my children and have my own time out. It is practical. It is useful. I think that had I been a different person I might not have gotten past the second chapter.

It's what mothers group is supposed to be; mums saying I tried this and that and see if it works for you.

loved it; great ideas