The Marriage for Serious Minds
The Marriage for Serious Minds: Love-Need Vow Responsibilities of Marriage is an all-in-one efficient counseling step-by-step marital principles for successful marriages and happy spouses. The marital counseling principles enshrined in this book are efficient to ensure the anticipated happiness and success spouses never dreamed of enjoying. The Marriage for Serious Minds is designed to accomplish three goals: Guide to constructing or reconstructing the right and solid marital foundation, erecting the right pillars to hold the marriage, and putting up the magnificent structure for the happiness and success of beauty every spouse anticipates in marriage. The Marriage for Serious Minds is recommended to all those who genuinely want to experience true marital happiness and success. The book is systematically divided into six parts and loaded with powerful, insightful, and workable principles for happy and successful marriages: 1. Building the Success Foundation of Your Marriage. 2. Comprehensive Biblical Meaning of Marriage with Its Seventeen Principles. 3. Meaning of Love with Its Three Dimensions. 4. The Four Exclusive Reciprocal Obligatory Love (EROL). 5. The Love-Need Vow Purpose of Marriage. 6. The Ten Love-Need Vow Responsibilities of Marriage. The Marriage for Serious Minds is focused on the love-need vow responsibilities of marriage. It requires seriousness and commitment to fulfill each other's love-needs in order to enjoy marriage to the fullest. Marriage is about meeting each other's mental, emotional, volitional, and physical needs to ensure each other's happiness. The Marriage for Serious Minds spells out the details of love-need vow principles to meet each other's needs and fulfill each other's happiness as desired and anticipated by every couple. Anyone who truly desires to enjoy marriage should read this book once a year and recommend it to spouses or couples you would love them to also enjoy their marriage.
The Nature of Love and Relationships (Enhanced Edition)
Over the last few decades, we have developed wrong perceptions about the nature of love and the purpose of relationships. With drastic changes in social values and lifestyles, our expectations from relationships have skyrocketed in line with our escalating personal aspirations. However, all these idealistic needs have only led to more distress for everybody.The rising divorce rate and endless family conflicts reflect the hectic environment of relationships. These facts also reveal that our present methods of dealing with relationship hurdles have failed. While focusing on the symptoms of relationship failures, we have ignored the roots of the problems as a social pandemic. Therefore, it is time now to recognize the complexity of relationships in modern societies and analyze the real sources of family conflicts. It appears that we need radical solutions compatible with our new social values and expanding personal needs. A goal of this book is to help couples review their mentalities about the capacity and purpose of relationships. Another objective is to suggest a simple framework that can assist couples assess their relationships more realistically. We must view relationships in a new light consistent with the characteristics of modern lifestyles. Instead of searching all our lives for a soul mate and an ideal relationship, we must find a way to relate more effectively, while strengthening our identity and individualism, too.
Signposts for Living Book 4, Understanding Others - Loved ones to Tricky Ones
We are social creatures, yet we often fear each other. We fear others' opinions of us and long for acceptance. We struggle with how to navigate healthy relationships and survive unhealthy relationships. This book is about translating the complexities of human relationships - the healthy and the unhealthy - so that we are skilled, armed and confident with our people. This book is about learning to be empowered and healthy with others.****The wisdom and knowledge of psychology is only drip fed to the public. Signposts for Living captures over 20 years of professional practice, giving everybody and anybody the capacity to live life with a smug joy. It is a brave and scary thing to take responsibility for your life choices. Covering 205 areas that you need to know, Signposts for Living is your manual for being.*****SIGNPOSTS FOR LIVING SERIES* Book 1 CONTROL YOUR CONSCIOUSNESSBook 2 UNDERSTANDING MYSELFBook 3 MINDFULNESS AND STATE OF FLOWBook 4 UNDERSTANDING OTHERSBook 5 PARENTINGBook 6 NAILING BEING AN ADULT****
Signposts for Living Book 5, Parenting - Love, Pride, Apprenticeship
We often lament that we don't get a manual for parenting. So here it is: the psychology of parenting. This book will help you understand the 'whys' of your child's needs, creating the foundation for your parenting skills. This book outlines concrete skills that will increase your confidence as a parent, supporting you in taking this loving leadership role in your family. ****The wisdom and knowledge of psychology is only drip fed to the public. Signposts for Living captures over 20 years of professional practice, giving everybody and anybody the capacity to live life with a smug joy. It is a brave and scary thing to take responsibility for your life choices. Covering 205 areas that you need to know, Signposts for Living is your manual for being. *****SIGNPOSTS FOR LIVING SERIES* Book 1 CONTROL YOUR CONSCIOUSNESSBook 2 UNDERSTANDING MYSELFBook 3 MINDFULNESS AND STATE OF FLOWBook 4 UNDERSTANDING OTHERSBook 5 PARENTINGBook 6 NAILING BEING AN ADULT*****
Listening With The Heart
Our Children are born bearing gifts. They have the clues and hold the key for us to discover who they are. The secret lies in how deeply we can listen for what they are here to teach us. If we can connect and decipher the key to each child's unique being, then our job in guiding their journey on earth will be joyous and mutually rewarding.Our interactions with our children as we listen will spotlight and guide us to know how to assist them to express themselves and contribute to life.If you are interested in discovering, uncovering and empowering your child's given potential, then you will want to read this book. You may uncover your own wisdom on parenting from going down memory lane and connecting to what worked and didn't work when you were a child. You may discover the miracles that parent or caregiver and child can co-create in the safe space of each encounter through love.The way we love ourselves and our children is carried down from one generation to the next.The way we love is manifested in the way that we care, nurture and raise our children. Dee Martin
7 Vital Skills for Parenting Teen Boys and Communicating with Your Teenage Son
Do You Want Your Teenage Boy to Grow Into a Responsible Young Man?This book will show you how.In 7 Vital Skills for Parenting Teen Boys and Communicating with Your Teenage Son, best-selling parenting skills author Frank Dixon offers caring parents proven methods that any Mom or Dad can use to understand teenage boys, improve communication skills with your teenager so that you can help your son to become a successful and respectful young man.As a parent or guardian of a teenaged boy, you understand the unique challenges that you have to overcome - your son's lack of communication and poor listening skills, the mood swings and lack of discipline... and maybe even some personal hygiene issues. But the same precious and loving son is still in that overgrown, clumsy body. Your boy just must learn to understand that most of what he is dealing with is a normal part of going through puberty and maturing.In this ground-breaking positive parenting book, you will discover the 7 most important parenting skills for helping your teenage son to communicate better and feel more comfortable talking to his parents, including: ✓ The most important things affecting your son's life during his teen years - how to help him understand how his body is changing and why it makes him behave differently than before puberty✓ The science behind the emotional changes - physical changes in your teen boy's brain and how it affects thought processes, behavior, lack of awareness and social skills✓ How to change your parenting style, family communication, positive reinforcement, and conflict resolution tools for your maturing teen son✓ How to deal with insecurity with physical appearance and improving self-esteem for boys✓ How to improve self-expression and get your teenaged son to open up to parents, instead of using grunts, one-word responses, or totally ignoring you✓ How to teach responsibility to boys and ensure they understand accountability for not meeting your expectations★ Now is the perfect time to start building a healthy relationship with your teenaged son and learn the parenting skills that are vital to ensure that your son has the support that he needs to feel loved and thrive.Scroll Up And Click "Buy Now" Immediately to Turn Your Teenage Boy Into a Responsible Young Man!
7 Vital Parenting Skills for Improving Child Behavior and Positive Discipline
Do You Want to Improve Your Children's Behavior?Here's How.In 7 Vital Parenting Skills for Improving Child Behavior and Positive Discipline, best-selling parenting advice author Frank Dixon offers caring parents proven and straightforward positive discipline methods that any Mom or Dad can use to overcome negative child behavior issues with the power of positive reinforcement, good family communication, and clear parental expectations.Remember, it is normal for kids to misbehave in public sometimes, and it is perfectly understandable if parents get frustrated with their children when they throw temper tantrums.But, with the communication skills learned in this book, you will discover how to immediately and effectively diffuse the situation without yelling or arguing with your kids.In this revolutionary positive parenting book, you will find the 7 most important parenting skills for helping you to prevent kids' behavior problems, plus: ✓ Positive parenting skills for communicating your values and expectations to prevent defiance and discipline problems✓ How to replace traditional discipline, yelling, and constantly saying 'NO' with a new 'YES' Environment that encourages children to do the right thing without the threat of punishment✓ Understand the reasons behind misbehavior and learn proven methods for preventing bad behavior, like verbal defiance, disrespecting parents in public, whining and crying✓ How to improve parent-child communication and encourage honesty, transparency, and morality✓How to set realistic expectations and ensure that your son or daughter understands them✓ How to immediately redirect negative behavior with positivity, diversions, and good examples✓ Understanding the power of compassion and empathy for parentsBy the end of this eye-opening guide on family communication skills, you will be able to fully comprehend why your children behave the way they do and reinforce positive behavior.Scroll Up and Click "Buy Now" to Improve Your Children's Behavior Using Positive Discipline!
7 Vital Skills for Parenting Teen Girls and Communicating with Your Teenage Daughter
Isn't it odd that your once smiling little one is fuming with anger, hiding things from you, and doing things their way, just to push your buttons?In 7 Vital Skills for Parenting Teen Girls and Communicating with Your Teenage Daughter, best-selling parenting skills author Frank Dixon offers loving parents proven methods that any Mom or Dad can use to understand teenage girls, improve communication skills with your teenage daughter and learn how to overcome behavioral issues common with teenaged girls.To help your daughter become the amazing woman that she will become in a couple of years, you have to help her understand that everything that she is experiencing during puberty is NORMAL and will make her a stronger woman. In this ground-breaking positive parenting book, you will discover the 7 most important parenting skills for helping your teenage daughter transition from your little girl into a mature, confident woman, including: ✓ How to change your parenting style, family communication, positive reinforcement, and conflict resolution tools for your maturing teen daughter✓ Teaching vital communication skills for teenage girls, plus how to listen with no prejudice and act respectfully at social gatherings✓ Positive parenting skills for communicating your values and expectations, in order to prevent defiance, lying, and discipline problems✓ How to help your teen daughter be a confident young woman and avoid issues related to low self-esteem, body shaming, and cyberbullying✓ Teaching your daughter about emotional intelligence and the importance of empathy and compassion✓ How to effectively communicate with your daughter without arguments, back-talk or her slamming her bedroom door on youThere is no better time than right now to start building a healthy relationship with your daughter and learn the skills necessary to help her overcome adversity and become a successful woman.Scroll Up And Click "Buy Now" Today to Make Your Teenage Girl's Life Better!
Helping Your Young Child Cope with a Parent's Deployment
Helping Your Young Child Cope with a Parent's Deployment is a lively and practical guide for military parents (and grandparents and other caregivers) of young children coping with deployment. Saying goodbye for about a billion days is a high-stress experience for children. Parents worry: What do my kids need in order to thrive? How can I help them cope? What kinds of activities foster a meaningful connection across the miles?Jerilyn Marler-who has been a military child, military wife, and military mom-answers those questions and more with cheerful wisdom. She includes 22 fun ways to help kids before and during deployment. Military parents who want the best for their children should keep this book handy.
Hocus Focus on God
Hocus Focus on God by Amachree Isoboye Afanyaa is a powerful new read challenging believers to look at the Source of their faith in a whole new way. By eliminating distractions and focusing on God, we can start to solve real problems in our lives. We can finally see paths that we never knew existed. But this is not "magic", instead these are miracles - large and small, that God is unlocking in our lives. Still, this can only be achieved when we remove all the Hocus Pocus in our lives, and Hocus FOCUS on God.
A Day of Surprises
Haley and Matthew live on a farm and are surprised one day when they are asked to care for their aunts puppy while she recovers from being sick in the hospital. They learn how to not only take care of the puppy but also how they too can stay healthy and strong. It is one of many surprises that day!
Bringing Out the Winner in Your Child
Croyle's life is an inspiring story of an All-American defensive end whose love for children prompted his coach, Bear Bryant, to advise him to ""forget about pro football and follow your dream."" Croyle challenges parents to love their children enough to make the changes needed to provide a stable, peaceful home.
Do I Look Like a Daddy to You?
It takes a baby to turn a guy into a man. Hard-won lessons of a first-time father -- the good, the bad, and the big-time changes. "When I used to see a father holding a baby, I thought he was either a poor sap or else an 羹bermensch possessed with talents and levels of forbearance that I would never attain. Now I live on the other side. I'm someone's daddy, and it's the best thing that ever happened to me." From pregnancy and childbirth through the whirlwind first year of fatherhood, Quinton Skinner shares the adventure of a lifetime: becoming a daddy -- and loving it. Nobody said it would be easy. But if imminent fatherhood made Quinton sit up and take notice, baby Natasha's arrival was the making of the man. Here, with the infinite wisdom of hindsight, is his survival guide for first-time fathers everywhere, filled with hilarious anecdotes and practical advice on how to negotiate that critical first year of your baby's wonderful life. After a year of on-the-job training, Skinner explores: - Dealing with the pride -- and panic -- of your wife's pregnancy (see page 7)- To be or not to be (in birthing class) (see page 57)- The moment of truth in the delivery room (see page 77)- Finding romance after parenthood (see page 102)- Being the perfect dad while spacing out in front of the TV (see page 112)- The joys of sleep deprivation (see page 192)- Becoming a baby chef (see page 177)- Avoiding the poorhouse (see page 39)
Why Good Parents Have Bad Kids
Even well-meaning parents can, through lack of awareness, neglect their children's most basic needs. And neglect can take many forms--from overindulgence to lack of communications. E. Kent Hayes has spent a lifetime working to advocate for children and their family. He has gleaned those lessons into this guidebook that explains how to avoid trouble before it starts and how to: - Instill the value of delayed gratification in children who want it now- Create a flexible day-to-day structure- Talk with a noncommunicative teenager- Balance permissiveness and discipline- Help your child deal with negative peer pressure- Handle problems, such as drug abuse, teen pregnancy, and vandalism- Laugh with your child- Build a lifelong loving relationship with your child Why Good Parents Have Bad Kids is essential reading for every parent, written by a noted child advocate and juvenile criminologist.
Money-Savvy Kids
Your children can learn to give generously, save wisely, and spend carefully-and you can teach them.Young children are captivated by Saturday morning television commercials pushing the next must-have toy. Older kids think they're losers if they don't keep up with the latest fashion trend. Young adults find themselves facing financial temptations-like the lure of credit cards-that seem too good to resist. Behind all these sales pitches lies the dangerous promise: "You can have it all-just buy now and pay later." Now, Money-Savvy Kids provides a workable strategy you can use-no matter what your financial history-to prepare your children for financial success today that will carry over into financial security for a lifetime.
Love and Betrayal
"A book of profound insight and wisdom, written not just for those who have been betrayed, but for anyone who wants to build deeper, more trusting relationships."SUSAN M. CAMPBELL, Ph.D.Author of THE COUPLES JOURNEYLOVE & BETRAYAL explores the many forms betrayal can take, from keeping secrets and negative gossip to breaking promises and sexual infidelity. In the process, you can discover how to heal the wounds of past betrayals, what steps to take to forgive both yourself and your betrayer, and how to cultivate a climate of love and trust in your current relationships.
The Plain Reader
"If information highways are the wave of the future then I will build information country roads on which the traveller can reach the truth faster by going slower. . . ." On these same country roads, far from the intrusions of modern technology, the Amish, Quakers, and other "plain folk" live their unencumbered lives, close to the land, in peaceful, smoothly-run communities. The thought-provoking, often challenging essays in The Plain Reader are written by men and women who rarely speak outside the borders of their local townships, and provide us with unique perspectives on life stripped down to necessity. Originally published in Plain Magazine, these pieces are sure to inspire reflection. Reading about a garden cooperative in Connecticut, the raising of a home with only plaster and straw in hand, a fascinating trip to New York City through Amish eyes, compels each of us wonder: Can I too survive without television or that high-tech appliance cluttering my kitchen counter? Am I just a cog in the wheel of the global economy? Is isolation from one another and from the earth the simple destiny of humankind? Each rich, personal essay in this provocative collection offers solace, wisdom, joy, and quiet space for contemplation.
Your Premature Baby
Foreword by Dr. Benjamin Spock As the parent of a premie, you're probably wondering, what do all those tubes, monitors, and lights in the intensive care unit mean? What are the special medical problems I might face during these crucial first months? How can I talk to my premie? How will he or she respond? Can I breastfeed? Where can I find premie-size diapers and clothes? In simple, honest terms, this book will answer all your questions during that important first year--from the very moment you give birth in the hospital until your baby blows out the candles on that first birthday cake. Its special features include: - an eight-page pictorial demonstrating premie care - an illustrated story for young sisters and brothers about their premie sibling - special growth charts for recording your premie's development - a state-by-state listing of support groups offering counseling, advice, and reinforcement from other parents just like yourself . . . and much, much more. An invaluable sourcebook, Your Premature Baby is the only guide you'll need to help you meet the special challenge of parenting a premie with confidence--and love. "Offers comforting and practical advice for parents . . . highly recommended."--Library Journal
What to Do When Your Baby Is Premature
"What's happening to me? Is my baby going to be okay?" Maybe you're reading this guide because you've been told you're at high risk for having a premature baby. Or perhaps you're reading it after your baby's unexpectedly early birth, and you're wondering what the future holds for this incredibly tiny person. You'll find all the answers you need in this comprehensive guide for parents, the first book to fully discuss both coping with high-risk pregnancy and caring for your premature baby. Topics include: Managing the High-Risk Pregnancy: Stalling preterm labor, coping with bed rest, medications to help the babyThe First Twenty-four Hours after Delivery: What to expect right after the baby's born, coping with insurance, and moreYour Preemie's Growth and Maturation: What to expect in terms of physical appearance and development for 24-, 28-, and 32-week preemiesThe NICU: What the neonatal intensive care unit looks like, equipment and staff, and how to be a good NICU parent Bringing Your Preemie Home: Getting your home ready, managing anxiety, feeding your preemie, keeping Dad involvedLater-Life Development: Health, growth, and cognitive and psychological development as your baby maturesPrematurity and the Special Needs Child: How to help your child lead a full life Featuring the most up-to-date medical information available and filled with the voices of dozens of parents who've been in your shoes, this reassuring guide will help you make the best choices for yourself and your baby.
Families: Crisis and Caring
COMPASSIONATE, WISE ADVICE ON THE TOUGHEST PROBLEMS FACING PARENTS TODAY. In this invaluable source of information and inspiration, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton shares the insight, strength, and sheer love of children that have made him a national treasure. Families today are in transition and the parents of young children can no longer simply look to the experiences of their own parents for guidance in our rapidly changing world. Drawing on the experiences of five of the real families who appeared on his cable television series "What Every Baby Knows," Dr. Brazelton now tackles such contemporary issues and crises as divorce and stepparenting, the involved father, parental rivalry, grandparenting, infertility, loss of a parent, adoption, and illness in the family. Dr. Brazelton illustrates each issue dramatically, giving us an intimate look at the lives and hearts of the families involved. After drawing deft, vivid profiles of the parents, children, and grandparents, Brazelton shows how each crisis upsets the stability of the family, how each member copes with the problem, and, most importantly, how the family as a whole eventually regains its balance and continues to grow. In the concluding chapter, "When to Seek Help," Brazelton offers his advice on when, why, and how an overwhelmed family can reach out for professional assistance in crisis-solving. In analyzing these crises and pointing to solutions, Brazelton writes with the warm reassurance and candor that have made him a trusted guide for parents and physicians alike. "Wise and instructive."--Publishers Weekly "Brazelton's suggestions on communication, time management, and family life are genuinely helpful."--Booklist
Kids, Alcohol
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PREVENT YOUR CHILD FROM GETTING HOOKED--AND HOW TO HELP ONE WHO ALREADY IS Substance abuse can happen in any family, to any teenager. But it can be prevented and stopped before tragic consequences result. The critical deterrent is knowledge, pure and simple. Written by a chemical dependency counselor who has had years of experience working with emotionally disturbed teenagers, Kids, Alcohol & Drugs provides the knowledge you need. Ruth Maxwell offers hope, practical advice, and workable solutions that will teach you how to: - Recognize denial--and how it can stop you from seeing the reality of drug abuse in your home - Help your child deal with the unique pressures of adolescence from school, home life, and peer group - Learn what chemicals your teen might be using--and how they affect him or her - Determine the best form of treatment, incorporating both your teenager's needs and your own "Real support for parents. We especially liked the differentiation between cooperative kids who need help and non-cooperative kids needing help, as well as the distinction between parents who are helpful and those who are considered co-dependent. We will recommend Kids, Alcohol & Drugs to our Toughlove parents."--Phyllis and David York, founders of Toughlove "With skill, insight, and empathy, Ruth Maxwell tackles one of the most insidious problems of our time so that parents can start their children--and themselves--on the road to recovery."--Joyce Vedral, Ph.D., author of My Teenager Is Driving Me Crazy
Parents Who Think Too Much
With the baby boom generation came the genre of parenting books that told parents how to teach their kids everything from toilet training to developing self-esteem. Generally the message has been: go easy on your child, but hard on yourself. It is starting to become apparent, especially in the best of families, that giving your kids lots of choices, validating their feelings at great peril to your own and providing "enough" individual attention for each child is creating a generation of kids over whom we have no control. Cassidy argues that this comes from over-thinking our role as parents. We've pondered every step so much that the juice, the joy, and worst of all, our confidence is gone. The reasons are clear: We have fewer children later in life so we've had more time to ponder. We've grown up just as research on infant and child development has come of age, so there's no shortage of material to think about. As a generation we've prided ourselves on self-improvement and we bring the same zeal to child improvement. We're less likely to live close to our families, and so are more likely to seek out expert solutions. To counter this thinking, Cassidy will suggest keeping the big picture in mind--what kind of people do you really want your kids to be? Honest, kind, cooperative, empathetic? It may mean losing sight of whether enough play dates are scheduled for the week and if you've positively reinforced the latest creative endeavor, but it will bring back your instincts about what is important to your family as a whole, and to your kids to become decent people.
Ithaka
One phone call, wholly unexpected, instantly turned Sarah Saffian's world upside down, threatening her sense of family, identity, and self.Adopted as an infant twenty-three years before, living happily in New York, Sarah had been "found" by her biological parents despite her reluctance to embrace them. In this searing memoir, she chronicles her painful journey from confusion and anger to acceptance and, finally, reunion -- but not until three soul-searching years had passed. In luminous prose, Sarah Saffian crafts a radiantly powerful story of self-discovery and belonging, a deeply personal memoir told with grace, eloquence, and compassion. At once heartbreaking and profoundly uplifting, "Ithaka" is sure to touch anyone who has grappled with who they are.
Is Your Child Hyperactive?
Evan, five years old, hardly stands, much less sits, still for more than a few moments. Jessie is eight -- she's adorable...she never finishes anything on time...she's a dreamer. Cal is fifteen -- he is so impulsive that his parents worry he'll try drugs on a whim. What do these kids have in common? Do they remind you of your own children? The most talked-about childhood syndrome of the eighties and nineties is ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). This developmental disorder disrupts a child's life and often results in low self-esteem, poor grades and even social and emotional problems. These problems usually are not outgrown -- without help. But does your child have ADHD? ADHD is characterized by the following groups of behaviors: Inattention -- making careless mistakes -- difficulty sustaining attention -- problems with listening -- failure to finish schoolwork or chores -- difficulties organizing -- trouble sustaining mental efforts -- losing things -- being easily distracted -- forgetfulness Hyperactivity/Impulsivity -- fidgeting/squirming -- trouble staying seated -- inappropriate running/climbing -- difficulty playing quietly -- being on the go/driven -- talking excessively -- blurting out answers -- difficulty awaiting turn -- often interrupting All children display many of these behaviors at some point. But-according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association, Fourth Edition, for a child to be diagnosed with ADHD, six or more of these symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity must have persisted for at least six months. Is Your Child Hyperactive? Inattentive? Impulsive? Distractible? offers an invaluable step-by-step program already used by thousands of parents to help you change these behaviors at home. Don't just watch it happen; help your child help himself.
Maybe You Know My Teen
From the author of the highly successful Maybe You Know My Kid comes a desperately needed follow-up-the first comprehensive guide for dealing with the unique challenges of raising an adolescent with ADHD. Adolescence is a tumultuous turning point for everyone, but for teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, it can be especially challenging, and for some of their parents, downright terrifying. Predictably, stress ensues over inconsistent or poor school performance and over inevitable decisions regarding higher education and life after high school. Adolescents with ADHD get more traffic tickets, have higher school-expulsion and drop-out rates, and are more likely to experiment with alcohol and drugs. Maybe You Know My Teen brims with management strategies for parents new to ADHD as well as those who have coped with it throughout their child's life. Explaining the roots of the disorder clearly and extensively, while discussing situations most likely to cause symptoms to manifest themselves, ADHD authority Mary Fowler presents step-by-step advice, along with in-depth personal stories and first-person advice from leading experts in the field. This is the one-of-a-kind lifesaver thousands have been awaiting.
Is it Just a Phase?
When to get help for toddlers to teens and what to do about: thumb-sucking, bed-wetting, separation problems, shyness, hyperactivity, nighttime fears, ADHD, school avoidance, misbehavior, eating problems and much more. Is It "Just a Phase"? uniquely combines the advice of an expert pediatrician and an expert child and adolescent psychiatrist on the challenges a child faces from toddlerhood through adolescence. Drawing on real-life examples, Doctors Swedo and Leonard give concrete guidelines for determining when a behavior is a common developmental phase and when it is a more serious problem. With the latest medical research on issues that concern every parent, Is It "Just a Phase"? includes information on: Excessive activity and ADHD Picky eating, anorexia, and bulimia Thumb sucking, other habits, and tic disorders Shyness and social phobia Excessive moodiness, depression, and bipolar disorder Childhood fears and separation anxiety disorder
Teaching Tolerance
Teaching Tolerance is an invitation to parents and teachers: an invitation to examine their own habits and attitudes toward the community around them. Sara Bullard believes that once a parent is aware of the attitudes they were raised with, it is easier for them to teach their children true tolerance toward others. The first chapters of Teaching Tolerance focus on the humanness of intolerance-no one is truly exempt from the habit of judging others. The fourth chapter outlines the work required to alter intolerant instincts. The last four chapters walk parents through children's need for security, self-expression and moral guidance; needs which, if respectfully met, will free them to be comfortable both with themselves and with people of different backgrounds. Bullard concludes each chapter with questions and suggestions for journal writing to help parents further explore their own attitudes. Also included is an extensive list of books, toys, games and music that explore ethnicity and promote tolerance.
Simple Pleasures
In everyone's life, we all endure the highs and the lows. It's up to us how we respond to the sudden seasons of failed marriages, loss of loved ones, a job, and finances. Simple Pleasures was inspired during one of those sudden seasons.
Breastfeeding Made Simple
Two breastfeeding specialists team up to provide new mothers with a set of seven basic principles - distilled from the most up-to-date information in the field - that they need to breastfeed successfully.
Lessons From My 20's
With years of extensive research and academic study, Raven explores young adult development through the lens of experiences in her 20's. She shares advice, thoughts, and reflections of how to get through some of the best and worst times of this decade. Whether you're currently in your 20's and in need of a lifeline, or you're a former 20 something eager to share in a time of reflection, this book is for you! The wisdom shared is timeless, and the reflections are sure to help you navigate this evolutionary tale we call aging.
A Butterfly Flies Towards the Wind
"A Butterfly Flies Towards the Wind," is not simply a collection of poems but a collection of the author's life experiences. You will find yourself laughing, crying and rejoicing with the emotion of each poem as if it may have happened to you. Throughout the book, you will feel the different stages of the author's heartfelt sorrow and triumph. As a result of the many difficulties shown in the various poems, you may come to understand and perhaps have a deeper understanding of yourself. "A Butterfly Flies Towards the Wind," is a portrayal of hope and inspiration that carries you into the depths of humanity.
Father Voids Or Him Roids
Father Voids or Him roids offers a poignant, insightful, and honest look at what it's like to grow up without a father and, more importantly, how that absence affects them on an emotional and spiritual level. It invites readers to reflect on their experiences and recognize their insecurities, bitterness, and resentment for what they are, so they can embark on a healing journey and break free from the long-held pain they've endured all their lives. Follow Author James F. Lucas Jr's path to self-healing and discover how he filled the void left behind by a father's absence and a stepfathers emotional under presents!
I literally died on PURPOSE....GOD'S purpose!
This is my life's journey through family, relationships and "Sudden Death." I understand that through all of these experiences, God birthed my purpose to help all women especially Christian women navigate through life and understand that nothing happens by accident. I am now living the life God designed and I know my worth as a Christian woman and my faith in God has been increased. I now know that no matter what happens to me, I am confident that God has a great ending. If you are contemplating having a great relationship with others and wanting a godly husband, then you must understand the discipline it takes. The Bible is really your guide so if you put God first as he said in his word, then all these things will be added to you. This book helps you through the process. This book talks about a miracle that happened to me as God allowed me to be medically dead and then he revived me. God still works miracles. This books talks about issues that we face in life and with our health and how we need to be our best advocate.
Tell Me About You, Grandfather
The ultimate sentimental gift to your grandfather. Filled with questions on their journey through life and insights into their mind and memories. This book is designed to build a stronger bridge between the two of you and as something to hold on to as a keepsake once he has finished the book. A true once in a life time gift.
Zoey
Mrs. Lewis was a narcissist. As a child, she was told she was perfect and only accepted perfection. The granddaughter of wine producers in France and the daughter of a breeder of purebred American Alsatians, she was surrounded by wealth and perfection. A TV news anchorwoman and married to St. Louis' top Veterinarian, she was admired by millions. One Thanksgiving, her life was turned upside down after her daughter's four-minute seizure. Unable to accept imperfection, Mrs. Lewis struggled to accept her daughter's new lifestyle. A heartwarming story about a special bond between a girl and her dog with an inspiring ending.
Raising Girls: Devotional for Mom
Find strength and guidance in God's wisdom as you raise your daughter Raising a daughter is an immense blessing, but it can be challenging at times. This devotional will inspire you, draw you closer to God, and give you confidence and encouragement as you go about the incredibly important job of helping your daughter be the best person she can be.What sets this book about raising girls apart from other mom devotionals: Support your daughter--Spend 60 days learning from Scripture and exploring the challenges that girls face so you can help your daughter succeed and thrive. Feel uplifted as a mom--Find reassurance that you're doing a great job, and that God is always there to guide you, as you encourage your daughter to recognize her worth and build a foundation of faith.Lean into the Lord--These devotions are meant to breathe life into a weary mother's heart whenever it's needed. Whether your daughter is a toddler or on the cusp of adulthood, it's always a good time to soak in the truth and encouragement of Scripture.Release your worries to the Lord and forge a stronger bond with your daughter using Raising Girls: A 60-Day Devotional for Moms.
Sent
The purpose of SENT is to encourage other Christians to go where God sends them. There will be hard times and good times, but in the hard times keep doing what God sent you there to do. There will be times of discouragement, but keep your focus on the purpose God sent you. God has already equipped you with everything you need before He sent you.
Grieving the Gift
In 2010, Maddox Lucille McClintic entered the world weighing a little over six pounds. She arrived with something few people have: an extra twenty-first chromosome. Unknown to her mother at the time, Maddox would soon amaze the entire world with life-changing moments, beautiful magic, and an abundance of love. In a multifaceted biography and self-help guide, Dr. Jamie McClintic interweaves beautiful images with her experiences and perspectives to chronicle her complex grief and acceptance process after learning Maddox was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Her story is followed by clinically based guidance and concise key takeaways for those too overwhelmed with information. Finally, each chapter closes with self-reflection activities generated in support with a mental health specialist that provides hands-on strategies needed to work through the grief process. Grieving the Gift coaches parents and caregivers of children with disabilities how to unwrap and embrace the most influential gift they will ever receive: the gift of a precious life.
Grieving the Gift
In 2010, Maddox Lucille McClintic entered the world weighing a little over six pounds. She arrived with something few people have: an extra twenty-first chromosome. Unknown to her mother at the time, Maddox would soon amaze the entire world with life-changing moments, beautiful magic, and an abundance of love. In a multifaceted biography and self-help guide, Dr. Jamie McClintic interweaves beautiful images with her experiences and perspectives to chronicle her complex grief and acceptance process after learning Maddox was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Her story is followed by clinically based guidance and concise key takeaways for those too overwhelmed with information. Finally, each chapter closes with self-reflection activities generated in support with a mental health specialist that provides hands-on strategies needed to work through the grief process. Grieving the Gift coaches parents and caregivers of children with disabilities how to unwrap and embrace the most influential gift they will ever receive: the gift of a precious life.
The New Mom Code
Forget everything society has taught you about becoming a mom.Successful curve model Amanda Tice is here to tell you what motherhood is really like.Standing exposed in a scant bikini in front of Heidi Klum's creative team, revealing a postpartum body she hardly recognized, Amanda faced the harsh realization that she would never be her "old self" again.In refreshingly honest, hilarious, and raw conversation, Amanda takes you through her clumsy journey into motherhood and shares how she learned to embrace her new self-stretch marks, rolls, and all. With journal prompts, exercises, and "Tice Advice," Amanda helps youUnderstand what really takes place postpartum-mentally and physically.Thrive through the first few years of motherhood.Learn how to love and embrace your new identity.This book will rewire your brain and rewrite your new mom code-because, Mama, you deserve to have it all (and more)!​​​​​​​"Amanda has the head of a brilliant analyst and the heart of all mothers who love their children to the moon and back. Reading this book will confirm your own insights and give words to the ones you have yet to express."-Dr. Nancy L. Stein, Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, PhD, University of Chicago"In The New Mom Code, Amanda not only gives you the facts about postpartum life, but she also teaches you how to solve common problems in a fun, creative, and groundbreaking way. Get ready to fall in love with yourself again!"-Christina Nicholson, TV Host, Founder of Podcast Clout, and Content Creator @ChristinaAllDay"Amanda encourages us to search for who we are outside of the label Mom, who we want to be, and what lights us up in a time that can feel like exhausting and exciting daily explorations of new frontiers."-Emily Nolan, Host of Brave Talks and Founder of Topless Yoga
Messed Up
GOD HAS NOT CHANGED HIS MIND ABOUT YOU!Something in your life is messed up and you feel powerless to change it. Maybe the mess is all your fault and you've never been able to say it to anyone.No problem here!This book is written for?The person who has gotten lost on their life journeyThe person who is afraid their mistakes have messed things up for goodThe person who knows there is more to life than what they are experiencingAnyone who has at least one messy person in their lifePastor Julie Schaecher, author and conference speaker boldly shares a riveting, nothing held back account of her journey from an absolutely messed-up life to one of God-inspired purpose. It will dare you to believe that God has not changed His mind about you and guide you through the steps of finding your forward into the life that He planned for you before you ever had a chance to mess it up!
An Accidental Family
After five young boys tragically lose their parents in an accident, it seems all hope is lost. With a stroke of luck, they find a new family. Their good fortune leads to renewed security and opens up a dream world ahead of them.
The Black Father Perspective Vol. 2
The perspective of the black male is essential to understanding and changing the negative stigma associated with their existence. Their shared experiences shed light on the perceptions others have of them and how they cope, overcome, and conquer the challenges. Exposing various trials black fathers face in America will provide insight for future generations to make informed decisions, despite the injustices happening in our society. The raw emotions uncovered in this work offer a deeper look into the effects of fatherlessness on the next generation, the quest to reverse generational curses, and the importance of leaving a legacy of love, faith, and unity. Contributing Authors: Jonathan Rudd, Sr., Jonathan Rudd II, Nathaniel Harris, Trevon Mosby, Floyd Brown II
Secrets of Family Happiness and Joy
Conceiving the family as a divine human phenomenal institution that is highly cherish both by God and man, the banal regard with which the world has recently condemn it to, in respect of excessive human freedoms, is worrisome. The inestimable value of marriage and family as the primary and ethical home to build human senses for solidarity and mutuality existence on earth is gradually losing its potency within the ever growing civil liberties and rights. People no longer find marriage and family as an essential focus for their development and see little or no reason to cohabit with others in a spirit or sharing and oneness. Worse of it, cultural and religious faith-based institutions continue to play separatist roles in keeping people from different faiths other than theirs away from naturally ordained marriage unions. Are we sure that, the family is still a place where human values of mutuality and trusts as from childhood are ethical introduced and developed for the society?In the limelight to redress some of these worries and most probably introduce the hidden mechanisms necessary to rebuild the required liveliness and warmth in a prospective family union, Dr. NGYAH examines the probabilities and 'Will' building measures for interfaith marriages and family unions that will remain mutually respectful to the faith-based doctrines of the involved family members. He as well highlights, the sensitive and unhealthy issues that could transpire and trigger frustrations between family members and other external forces, proposes solutions to such worries and develops the Will building psychology and practical family problems management guides with the aptness to keep the family members experiencing consistent and sustained happiness and joyous moments.
A Day of Surprises
Haley and Matthew live on a farm and are surprised one day when they are asked to care of their aunt's puppy while she recovers from being sick in the hospital. They learn how to not only take care of the puppy but also how they too can stay healthy and strong. It is one of many surprises that day!
The Warrior Mama
Karen Fisher Ball is The Warrior Mama. She's made it her life's mission to encourage research and -discover treatments for Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS), a vascular malformation neurocutaneous disorder that is characterized by a congenital facial birthmark, glaucoma, and neurological abnormalities.When Karen's daughter was diagnosed at birth with SWS, few resources were available for families and caregivers. No support groups, guidebooks, websites, or even brochures on the complexities of this unique condi-tion. A guide to living with SWS simply did not exist. In fact, many medical prac-titioners had no experience with diagnosing or treating children with SWS.Inspired by faith and driven by determination, Karen blazed her own trail and created the Sturge-Weber Foundation to battle SWS. She embarked on a fundraising and research journey through the medical community and the pharmaceutical industry that has helped people worldwide.In Part I of The Warrior Mama, Karen traces the source of her strength through her family's history in the Old West - Butte and Helena, Montana. In Part II we hear the voices of other Warrior Mamas and their tales of battling SWS in their children. Part III introduces the Sturge-Weber Foundation and its early efforts to enlist the National Institutes of Health in search of solutions. Finally, Part IV delivers wisdom and observations from Karen's blog.There is sadness and joy in these stories, and plenty of hope - hope for anyone who feels they are facing an impossible situation with the health of a loved one.Part autobiography and part inspirational guide, The Warrior Mama captures the essence and energy that Karen and her fellow warriors have drawn upon to build an extended family of support for everyone affected by Sturge-Weber syndrome and a Port Wine Birthmark.
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Different Family Structures
Traditionally, a family structure was considered to be a married couple with a family support system that provides care and longevity for biological children. In all reality, it matters not if children are born in relationships through marriage or not, positive communication results in a loving, caring, and supportive relationship for children. These qualities can be shown in a single parent household also. There are several different types of family structures, each is built on relationships, based on strengths and weaknesses. They all have issues, and upon conditions, provisions are made.
