The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids: A Simple Model for Developing Your Child’s Maturity- at Every Stage

The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids: A Simple Model for Developing Your Child’s Maturity- at Every Stage

Chris & Jen Coursey

Is “Joy-Building” the secret to raising mature healthy kids?

Joy-filled kids aren’t always happy kids, but they do know how to work for and wait for what is truly satisfying in life. In The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids you will discover a tool box full of skills that you can use with your children to help them grow in maturity and live with greater joy.

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