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Matthew Kelly is the witty Catholic maverick from Australia who’s been transforming lives with his fresh blend of faith basics and story telling. At his many speaking engagements, Kelly’s message is interrupted only by applause and laughter for his self-deprecating humor. But now, to the delight of time-starved, budget-conscious parents, Kelly has published Building Better Families: A Practical Guide to Raising Amazing Children
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Practical Parenting Ideas

Here are some ideas that might make some of your parenting tasks go more smoothly. You can find more ideas, raise questions, or offer your own suggestions in the Parent-to-Parent Forum. Avoid the anger trap
Listen well
Cork the whine
Give them your blessing
Good examples have a long life
Be a handy excuse
Words you vowed you’d never say
Coupons add value to family life
The family balancing act
Trust your kids’ wisdom
Parents’ guilt can cause cave-ins
Drop everything and pray
When kids offer conflicting accounts
Help them reframe their statements
Limit the lip
How to listen so they’ll talk
Take kids’ fears seriously
Communication that’s on the level
Fun, plain and simple
A kiss in time…
Virtue’s building blocks
Telling or tattling? Family Challenges What are young people coming to?
Parents don't need to be perfect
Regrets, I've had a few
Hold on and let go
Look out for the sword
Listen up!
Invisible man on second
Postpone the happy hour
Crying room revisited
Enemies "R" Us
Boys will be what?
You can positively influence kids' sexual behavior
Tots are nondivorceable
Blue Christmas?
Domestic violence