Time-tested advice for reclaiming a peaceful relationship through firm, loving discipline. Does it sometimes feel like your child's moods are controlling you? Have you ever been embarrassed in public by your kids' behavior, but weren't sure how to handle it? Do you long for a more calm and peaceful home, without yelling and fighting? This is the book for you! In Temper Your Child's Tantrums , parenting expert Dr. James Dobson offers the essential keys to correcting defiant children in a firm, loving, and understanding way. Moms and dads will learn: Whether spanking has a place in Christian parenting Discipline approaches for toddlers all the way to tweens How to set boundaries without crushing your child's spirit Why anger is ineffective when disciplining a kid Leave behind exhaustion, frustration, and power struggles as you guide your strong-willed child to becoming a person of faith and purpose.