Table of Contents
Acknowledgments 11
Introduction
Success-Guaranteed 13
Monday
Choose Your Words, Change Your Family 17
What you say and how you say it everything to do with how your loved ones respond
Tuesday
The Big 5: Time, Priorities, Activities, Work, and Finance 45
What to do, what not to do, and why
Wednesday
Navigating the Perfect Storm 61
How to get the best from toddlers, teenagers, and all ages in between
Thursday
Why Dad Can't Be Mom and Mom Can't Be Dad 117
Tweaking your roles-and your marriage-to their finest, indelible sheen (If you're single, there's good stuff here for you too.)
Friday
Mission: Possible 185
How to make your time together count and make lasting connections
Ash Dr. Leman 197
The hottest topics and time-tested advice that really works
Monday: Communication and Family Dynamics 199
Tuesday: Time, Priorities, Activities, Work, and Finances 209
Wednesday: Discipline and Attitude 217
Thursday: Dad, Mom, and Marriage 237
Friday: Family Connections 249
The Top 10 Countdown to Having a Happy Family by Friday 255
Bonus Feature 257
Everybody likes a little extra value, so I've included a special section to give you more bang for your buck. Enjoy!
The Secrets of Birth Order 259
Notes 285
About Dr. Kevin Leman 287
Resources Dr. Kevin Leman 289