Parenting, Family & Marriage

With wit and wisdom, Dr. Ray Guarendi gives parents the tools they need not only to navigate the teen years but also to enjoy them. Teens are “full of life, enthusiasm, energy, and laughter,” Dr. Ray asserts, in defiance of a culture that conditions us to expect a far gloomier reality. Too often, the world tells parents to be content with mediocrity instead of the prospect of raising respectful and responsible children with strong character.

Available as a book.

Marriage expert Dr. Ray Guarendi has learned, through counselling many couples, that the secrets to building a better relationship with your spouse don’t need to include learning exotic new communication techniques or rearranging your lifestyle. In fact, several are so simple that you likely learned them in grade school.

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Raising ten kids revealed to Dr. Ray Guarendi and his wife, Randi, a lifetime of insightful lessons. Dr. Ray shares his wisdom with clarity and abundant humor, because as any mother or father knows, parenting is too important to be taken too seriously.

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This is the book you need to master your anger so your anger won’t master you. Popular TV host, clinical psychologist, and best-selling author Dr. Ray Guarendi incisively cuts to the heart of the matter to help you determine whether your anger response is justified — and what to do when it isn’t.

Jesus knows our minds far more intimately than we do, and He knows the rewards we receive for following the paths He advocates. Dr. Ray’s experience as a father of ten and his mastery of the New Testament enable him to provide recommendations for dealing with numerous daily issues

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Dr. Ray’s counsel in Adoption is relatable to all families. In an increasingly socially disconnected world, Dr. Ray reminds us that, through commitment and bonding, parents enable children to thrive at “home and beyond.” In discussing how to choose, live, and love adoption, Dr. Ray emphasizes that “a loving, strong parent can do much to put a child on the path to recovery” and counsels, “Never let the opinions of others overrule your decision to adopt.”

Available as a book.

From raunchy television shows to immoral peers, the barriers to raising moral and mature children are higher and more treacherous than ever. In Raising Upright Kids in an Upside-Down World, acclaimed Catholic psychologist Dr. Ray Guarendi offers parents a roadmap through this difficult and sometimes frightening terrain.

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This book focuses directly on discipline, answering more than 100 of the most common and most frustrating discipline dilemmas parents face: Sibling quibbling, backtalk, bedtime badtimes, temper tempests, whining, birth order, “strong-willed” conduct.

Available as a book and CD set.

Whether your grandchildren live many miles away or under the same roof, Dr. Ray provides insight into your role as a grandparent. He shares answers to real questions from grandparents who seek to understand the boundaries of healthy relationships, while achieving and maintaining optimal fulfillment in their roles as grandparents. Dr. Ray will help you make a positive transition from parent to grandparent by avoiding common pitfalls and grandparent temptations.

How do I handle difficult family members?

What do I do if I can’t control my emotions?

When do I correct others, and when do I hold my tongue?

Too often we are late in realizing that we mishandled a situation, causing both resentment and frustration. But what if you could approach every situation with the mind of Christ?

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This book covers the most troublesome aspects of parenthood. It is full of real, sensible, down-to-earth guidance. It restores your confidence in yourself so you don’t feel undermined by all the self-proclaimed experts and enables you to raise your children in a way that is better for them… and a lot better for you.

Available as a book and DVD set.

America’s quiet experts on the family are finally speaking out. Selected by the National-State Teachers of the Year, one hundred outstanding families share their wisdom and experience. They have opened their homes and hearts to talk about their fears and frustrations and how they were resolved.

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Winning the Discipline Debates covers a series of the most common (and most frustrating) discipline scenarios between parents and kids. The debates are interspersed with Dr. Ray’s enlightening comments and observations. Learn, laugh, and let Dr. Ray coach you to stand strong and become a more confident parent.

Available as a book and CD set.