After over 20 years of hands-on parenting and countless how-to books, it would have been easy for me to dismiss any new parenting book as a rehash of what we already know and sell. If I had, we both might have missed out on a truly amazing book. While this can be a stand-alone title, I like to think of it as Shepherding a Child's Heart - The Rest of the Story. Whereas Shepherding a Child's Heart lays a great foundation for why dealing with actions and not the heart is ultimately futile, Don't Make Me Count to Three builds on that by giving sensible tips on how to address heart problems.

With the practical application of Scripture, Ginger Plowman teaches both experienced and inexperienced moms how to move beyond their children's surface behavior and instead focus on issues of the heart. Divided into three sections, this book covers in detail ways to reach our children's hearts, how to give a Biblical reproof, and what is the Biblical use of a rod.

Also included is Wise Words for Moms, an indispensable resource for those moms who sincerely desire to respond Biblically to discipline issues. With its calendar-like format, it is easy to scan this guide for your child's misbehavior, find the suitable heart questions to ask, and see at a glance the appropriate Bible verses for reproof and encouragement.

Through personal experience and the practical application of Scripture, Ginger Plowman encourages and equips moms to reach past the outward behavior of their children and dive deeply into the issues of the heart. With wit and tact Ginger steers mothers away from the “survival mode” that is so easy to fall into and reminds them of the great calling they have. "Don't Make Me Count to Three!" is full of practical advice and biblical encouragement to do more than just survive another day with the kids.

Timberdoodle also includes Wise Words for Moms. Wise Words for Moms is an answer to the frequently asked question, "How can I find passages of Scripture that will enable me to address heart issues?" Ginger Plowman has identified themes of response we find in our children and located passages of scripture that will address heart issues in richly biblical ways. Laid out in a calendar-like format to hang on the wall for easy reference.