The 7 Principles of Faith-Based Parenting : Tips for Raising Happy and Successful Children in the Twenty-First Century

Author La Shawn Wells and his wife Toi raised three girls who stayed out of trouble, earned athletic scholarships, and are now well-adjusted young women. In The 7 Principles of Faith-Based Parenting, Wells describes the tools he and his wife used to help his daughters achieve success, including the family's unshakable faith in God. Focusing on the practical application of spiritual belief, Wells offers tips to help make faith work for you. He helps you: Seek the truth and base your life on it Understand who you are by knowing your family history and traditions Be family-oriented Be selective about your friends Change what you need to by removing bad habits Not fear failure while working toward success Always be yourself, but also see yourself as others see you Based on real-life challenges that everyday people face, the principles provide insight into Wells's upbringing and shows how he pushed through some of his generational barriers to raise successful children.