One and Two: Parenting Through the "I Can Do It" Phase

by Reggie Joiner, Kristen Ivy

THIS IS THE PHASE WHEN NOBODY'S ON TIME, EVERYTHING'S A MESS, AND ONE EAGER TODDLER WILL INSIST, "I CAN DO IT."

If you can't get out the door because your toddler won't budge until he puts on his own shoes, you might be in one of the best phases of your child's life. In this short volume, Kristen Ivy and Reggie Joiner simplify what you need to know so you can make the most of the present realities, the distinctive opportunities, and the future implications of the next 104 weeks. After all, you've only got about 884 weeks left until your child graduates.

145 pages, Paperback

Published April 8, 2016

About the author

Reggie Joiner is the founder and CEO of Orange, a non-profit organization whose purpose is to influence those who influence the next generation. Author of more than 30 books, including Think Orange, Seven Practices of Effective Ministry, and Lead Small. Reggie has changed the way churches and organizations create environments for and equip leaders, parents, and the next generation. Orange partners with over 8,000 churches internationally and is the architect of the Orange Conference and the Orange Tour, which provide national training opportunities for senior pastors, church leaders, and ministry volunteers.

Prior to Orange and along with Andy Stanley, Reggie co-founded North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia. During his 11 years as the executive director of Family Ministry, Reggie developed the new concepts of ministry for preschoolers, children, students, and married adults. He has found a way to wear orange for 4,353 days and counting.

Reggie is a graduate of Georgia Southwestern College. He and his wife Debbie have four grown children and live near Atlanta.

Reviews

[Chelsea McKinney · Rating 4 out of 5]

I felt a lot in this book was already things I knew, maybe because it’s my second go ‘round? However, I did like the lists in the book and I loved the way it was laid out. Very “user friendly.”