All Children Have Problems Paying Attention, Not Just Yours (Downloadable Booklet)

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All Children Have Problems Paying Attention, Not Just Yours
By David M. Tyler, PhD

Are you being told that your child’s inattention must be a medical disorder? Are you pressured to accept labels like ADD or ADHD when you know there must be a more biblical way to understand your son or daughter?

In this downloadable booklet, biblical counselor David M. Tyler, PhD takes parents back to the timeless wisdom of Proverbs and other key Scriptures. Rather than beginning with psychological theories and brain-disease language, he begins where God begins: with the fear of the Lord and the heart.

Dr. Tyler explains:

• Why all children struggle to pay attention at times—and why that does not automatically mean a psychiatric disorder

• How Scripture describes children as both material and immaterial beings, with behavior flowing from the heart

• The difference between selective attention (a heart issue) and genuine physical impairments

• How parents can shepherd their child’s eyes, ears, and heart instead of merely trying to control outward behavior

• Why God’s goal is not simple behavior modification, but true heart change that pleases Him

You’ll also find Ten Biblical Principles for Parents, including:

1. Begin with God and teach the fear of the Lord

2. Aim at the heart, not just outward behavior

3. Normalize distraction rather than rushing to disease labels

4. Guard the gateways of eyes and ears

5. Use repetition with purpose and clarity

6. Practice the biblical “put off / put on” pattern

7. Plan the path, supervise, and inspect what you expect

8. Choose companions wisely and avoid foolish influences

9. Use fitting consequences and wise rewards

10. Pray and open Scripture daily, trusting God to give true wisdom

Written in a clear, pastoral style, this booklet will encourage Christian parents who feel overwhelmed by modern diagnoses and methods. It will help you see your child through a biblical lens, identify sinful habits, build godly routines, and patiently train your son or daughter to listen, learn, and grow in wisdom.

Format: PDF Download
Use: Ideal for parents, grandparents, pastors, Christian school teachers, and biblical counselors.