Here are a few funny ones I thought of.

Sometimes this is what it felt like before we started using these principles in my home.

Parenthood should't feel like a punishment

or

Punishment free parenthood

or

Parenting's not a prison sentence.

Or, "Empowered Parent, Empowered Child - teaching children to govern themselves"

" The Empowered Child - teaching children to govern themselves"

I love "Who's in Charge Anyway? gaining control through self management" as a title. I agree that it needs to be catchy in order to gain the attention of the potential buyer. I would look in a book like that and check out the contents page to find out if it was just fluff or had some real meaningful material.

I like this one, which I tweaked a little:

*A Guide to Family Greatness:

Standards, SODAS, and other principles for teaching self and family Government*

Unfortunately, it doesn't jump out at you like something else might. What about something like "Say OK, Be OK" as the first part, with the same subtitle?

Oh, so many good suggestions. I like 'em short and sweet (with a good subtitle, if needed). So I like: Changing Children's Hearts (great alliteration!) and Who's In Charge Anyway?

Good luck! Can't wait for the book!

Here are a few more ideas. Doing this as a pole would make this so much easier! Anyone know how?

Changing Children’s Hearts

(subtitle) A respectful approach to teaching children self government

From Self Government to Greatness

(subtitle) Take Charge of your Family by getting the kids to take charge of themselves

Cut the Chaos

(subtitle) Unleash the potential in your children to govern themselves

How about something like this:

From Chaos to Calm

A guide for the frustrated parent.

or

A Family United

How to stop fighting and start working together.

As for previous suggestions my vote goes to

Inspiring Parents—Inspired Children: A Step-by-Step Guide to Self-Government in the Home

This book is so desperately needed in the world. Good luck!

Emily

A few more ideas...

A Joyous Home

Inspiring your family to greatness through self government

Heart of a Happy Family

Effective strategies to teaching Self-Government in the Home

Here are a few of my ideas....

The Art of Self Government

Simple tools for creating a happy home

Creating Calm

A guide to the happy home you've always wanted

Creating a Happy Home

A simple guide for teaching self government and preparing the family for greatness

It Starts in the Heart

Effective parenting skills for creating a happy home

The Key to a Happy Home

Teaching self government to unlock the power of your children's heart

More ideas have been coming in:

“Changing Children’s Hearts: (subtitle) A Guide to Building Character and Family Relationships”

Cutting out the Chaos---

Who's in Charge Anyway? Teaching Children to Manage their own lives well

Inspiring Parents—Inspired Children: A Step-by-Step Guide to Self-Government in the Home got another vote.

Take Charge of your Family

-by getting the kids to take charge of themselves

Nicholeen's Guide to a Happy home

-through self-government

THE WAY I PARENT

Guid to self govenment and a happy home.

How To Get Your Children To Do What You Want

-without being a tyrant

Keep your thoughts comming. Also, start to vote for what ideas you like best.

Title: Parenting: The 4 basic skills

Subtitle: Unleash the potential in your children to govern themselves.

How about:

Heaven on Earth (Main Title)

A Step by Step Guide to a Happy Home (Sub-title)

The title just has to be catchy, not a description of the concepts taught.

The Explosive Child is the title of a book I bought partially because the title jumped out at me on the shelf in the bookstore.

Inspiring Parents—Inspired Children: A Step-by-Step Guide to Self-Government in the Home

I like this one the best, but i agree to the step by step being taken out...

I checked a thesaurus so here goes-

Inspiring Parents—Inspired Children: An Incremental Guide to Self-Government in the Home

Incremental approach to..

Inch by inch?

The Path to Self-government in the home?

The Rugged Route to...

The Expressway to..

The Progressive guide to Self government?

It's 2 in the am, maybe I should sleep on it.

The first one is suggested by my niece and the second one is from me.

Teaching Yourself Self-Government

Sub-So your children can learn by example

suggested by my neice Theresa Burbank

Self-Government for the Entire Family

Lead Your Family to Greatness

The big thing that impresses me is the change of heart and raising warriors my suggestion is something like: Training Warriors, One Heart At A Time

I vote for these:

Changing Family Behavior Without Medication

Hellions No More: how to teach children self-discipline

I also want to add another:

How to get a self disciplined child

Teach your children how to govern themselves

~and watch them flourish

Good Morning,

I've been thinking too. these are a few ideas I had in the middle of the night. One of the main principles that jumped out at me is that this type of government is respectful and fair for every family member. The first line is the title, the second the sub title. You could also mix and match them.

* Self Government for Greatness

A respectful approach to family government*

* Self Government for Greatness

Principles to make your home a haven*

*From Self Government to greatness

A Principle approach to family government*

* Fair for the Whole Family

A respectful approach to family government*

*A guide to greatness

Standards, SODAS, and other principles for teaching self Government*

*Charting the Deep Water of Parenting

Lead your family to greatness by using Self Government principles

Nicholeen,

I can't wait for this book so hurry and decide on a title :0)

Hope this helps!

I have had lots of email title ideas I will list them below. There are lots. If you like any of the ideas suggested on these comments a lot, vote for one. Just say, "I vote for ..." I really want you all to love my book!

THE WAY I PARENT

Guid to self govenment and a happy home.

Preparing Family Warriors for Tomorrow!

Changing Family Behavior Without Medication

Say No! to Children’s Medications in the Home

Handling Misbehavior in the Home: A Guide to Helping Children Respond Appropriately

Teaching Children to Disagree Appropriately

Parents Survival Guide to Disagreeable Children

Inspiring Parents—Inspired Children: A Step-by-Step Guide to Self-Government in the Home

Teaching Self-Government to Youth: a step-by-step guide to a happier home.

Or

Hellions No More: how to teach children self-discipline

for a sub-title : "....and stop tearing your hair out!"

Stop the Madness ~ Self Government Skills for the 21st Century family

or Stop the Madness ~ Teaching Children Self Discipline to make a joyful home

P.S. I still want to help edit, if I'm allowed and you need it. :)

I've been thinking about this and will probably continue. For now:

Teaching Self-Government

A Guide to Leading Your Family to Greatness

I think that in order to reach a larger audience, the title should use more general terms. (e.g., not everyone thinks of 'greatness' the same way; also, just the word 'government' may turn some off, lol..)

How about "Changing Children's Hearts: (subtitle) A Guide to Building Character and Family Relationships" or something like that?

Can't wait to read your book!

~Sarah Merrill

I am so grateful for all you teach and am excited for you book! I've passed this site on to many. I couldn't think of a catchy title, but here's a thought for a subtitle:

Giving Kids Power to Govern Themselves

Good luck with everything!!

Someone just emailed me with a sub-title idea.

They thought:

"....and stop tearing your hair out!"

How about:

Teaching Your Children

Self-Government

How to Inspire Your children to Respect - A Step by Step Guide to a Happy Home.

I am not too crazy about my sub-title. I will think about it Nicholeen and get back if I have a better idea.

I can't wait for the book! We've listened to the CD's and heard from you in a HS conference and have used your techniques in times of greatness need and frustration.

The techniques prove to be successful.

I like the title but I'm not sure if "Happy Home" fits. Some homes can feel happy yet still be dysfunctional.

I also think the term "Happy Home" may mean something different for different families.

When I read "Happy Homes" I visualize quick fixes like birthday cakes, holiday traditions, and family home evening. These are all great things but your techniques really get down to the nitty gritty - places that most parents don't want to go because it is too hard or painful.

What you offer are techniques that lead to successful, high functioning families.

Those are just a few of the thoughts that come to mind, they may be too heavy of phrases but maybe that is because we saw such dramatic changes in our children after implementing your ideas. I believe our home was always happy but the changes we experienced led us to greater order, understanding, and communication.

Thanks for all your help! Good luck with the book!

Alison

Hi Nicholeen,

I like the name, however, I would scratch the step by step part in the sub-title.

It would read like this:

Teaching Self Government

Preparing the Family for Greatness

Then on the back when you are describing the book you could say something that includes the step by step part - explaining more about what the book will do.

'Preparing the family for greatness' ends the title with power and I think it explains what the book will do.

Hope this helps.

Love ya!

Martina

Just to have it as one of the options I have to add

Teaching Self Government (Main Title)

Preparing the Family for Greatness ~A Step by Step Guide to a Happy Home (Sub-title)