Enthusiastically praised by parents and professionals around the world, the down--to--earth, respectful approach of Faber and Mazlish makes relationships with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding.Recently revised and updated with fresh insights and suggestions, How to Talk so Kids Will Listen & Listen so Kids Will Talk is full of practical, innovative ways to solve common problems and build foundations for lasting relationships.

    A commonsense, disciple-based biblical approach to home schooling using real books and real life. Filled with Scriptures, anecdotes, insights, ideas, methods, lists and charts to make living and learning at home natural and enjoyable.

    In NATURALLY HEALTHY BABIES AND CHILDREN, midwife and herbalist Aviva Romm offers a comprehensive handbook that addresses the common health issues of children, from newborns to preadolescents. Aviva'¬?s whole-child approach integrates herbal remedies, nutrition, hygiene, and alternative health techniques with supportive, informed parenting. From anemia to whooping cough, each entry includes herbal, dietary, and general recommendations, including tips on when to pursue professional medical care. NATURALLY HEALTHY BABIES AND CHILDREN is indispensable reading for families seeking safe, effective ways to practice healing techniques at home.

    Centuries ago, select boys went through a rigorous, years-long process of clearly defined objectives, goals, and ceremonies—with the hope of achieving knighthood. Along the way, they acquired a boldly masculine vision, an uncompromising code of conduct, and a noble cause in which to invest their lives. They were the heroes of their age.In much the same way, Raising a Modern-Day Knight will show how you, too, can confidently guide your son to the kind of authentic, biblical manhood that can change out world. Complete with ceremony ideas to celebrate accomplishments and ingrain them in the mind of a knight-in-training, this resource is as insightful as it is practical in raising a boy to be a chivalrous, godly man.

    Covey presents a practical and philosophical guide to solving the problems--large and small, mundane and extraordinary―that confront all families and strong communities. By offering revealing anecdotes about ordinary people as well as helpful suggestions about changing everyday behavior, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families shows how and why to have family meetings, the importance of keeping promises, how to balance individual and family needs, and how to move from dependence to interdependence. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families is an invaluable guidebook to the welfare of families everywhere.

    Author A. Christine Harris brings a revised and thoroughly updated edition to todays parents-to-be. Still featuring daily entries, a personalized timeline, and pregnancy glossary, the revised edition provides a clearer picture of the baby's in-utero development and the latest advice about giving a growing baby every advantage prior to birth.

    The eyes of a child are an abyss, there is no bottom to them."---OshoChildren have an authentic freedom. They are joyful, playful, and naturally creative. But by the time they grow up, most children have been sacrificed to the gods of "productivity" and good behavior to the extent that only nostalgia for childhood remains. Osho says, "It is the child's experience that haunts intelligent people their whole life. They want it again---the same innocence, the same wonder, the same beauty." And while each adult generation may vow, with the best of intentions, not to repeat the mistakes of the past, they inevitably find themselves imposing their own inherited limitations on new generations to come.This book calls for a "children's liberation movement" to break through old patterns and create opportunities for an entirely new way of relating as human beings. It is a guide for grown-ups to become aware of their own conditioning as they relate to the children in their lives. And, with that awareness, to learn when to nurture and protect and when to get out of the way, so that children can flower into their highest potential and greatest capacity for joy.

    Dean Edell, nationally syndicated radio/television talk show host"BEST PICKS: Best breastfeeding book out there for new moms." --Parent Soup"Janet Tamaro has produced a humorous, informative, concise, affordable, fun-to-read book on the joys and trials of breastfeeding." --The Journal of Perinatal Education"So That's What They're For! lends support and encouragement to those wondering whether they should try breastfeeding, for pregnant women who are sure they will breastfeed, and for new moms who are having trouble an are considering stopping." --Natural Health and Alternative Medicine Newsletter

    . . most fathers can relate to having a son. But what's a dad to do when he's invited for imaginary tea? Robert Wolgemuth's "She Calls Me Daddy" relates all the wonderful times that are waiting to be had for fathers with some special little ladies-their daughters. Focusing on seven things every man should know about raising a girl, it concentrates on specific areas of growth to reveal what a father can do to ensure she becomes the woman God wants her to be.

    In only minutes a day, these powerful rituals:Prime a child's brain for learningHelp children cope with changeEnhance attention, cooperation, and self-esteemHelp busy families stay closeAffirm the parent-child bond that insulates children from violence, peer pressure, and drugs, and much more.Easy to learn and especially effective in stressful situations, I Love You Rituals gives parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers inspiring tools to help children thrive.

    Now, substantially revised and expanded, Growing Up Again offers further guidance on providing children with the structure and nurturing that are so critical to their healthy development--and to our own. Jean Illsley Clarke and Connie Dawson provide the information every adult caring for children should know--about ages and stages of development, ways to nurture our children and ourselves, and tools for personal and family growth. This new edition also addresses the special demands of parenting adopted children and the problem of overindulgence; a recognition and exploration of prenatal life and our final days as unique life stages; new examples of nurturing, structuring, and discounting, as well as concise ways to identify them; help for handling parenting conflicts in blended families, and guidelines on supporting children's spiritual growth. About the Authors: Jean Illsley Clarke is a parent educator, teacher trainer, the author of Self-Esteem: A Family Affair, and co-author of the Help! for Parents series. She is a popular international lecturer and workshop presenter on the topics of self-esteem, parenting, family dynamics, and adult children of alcoholics. Clarke resides in Plymouth, Minnesota. Connie Dawson is a consultant and lecturer who works with adults who work with kids. A former teacher, she trains youth workers to identify and help young people who are at risk. Dawson lives in Evergreen, Colorado.

    Child Training Tips is not just another interpretation on how to train a child-this book has no equal! In this updated edition of the original classic, every chapter consists of lists of symptoms that identify behavior problems and expose trouble spots in parenting.How can parents tell if they've given control of their home to their children?? How can a child be trained to obey quickly when spoken to calmly and only one time? What's gone wrong when chastisement doesn't work? How can appropriate punishments be determined? What are the most subtle signs of rebellion? How do parents accidentally train their children to disobey them? What can be expected of children at what ages? What exactly is sass and how can it be stopped? Pastor and family counselor and minister Reb Bradley answers these and many more questions like these in this best-selling child-rearing book.

    This comprehensive, user-friendly volume by one of the nation's most highly trained medical herbalists has all the information that concerned parents need to safeguard and improve the health of their children. "An Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants" features new material on topics of particular interest to today's health-conscious parent, such as environmental allergies and the use of antibiotics.

    An exploration of how men are wounded by the imperfection of their earthly fathers and how Jesus Christ can heal those wounds.

    Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN. You'll learn practical, handon ideas for helping your kids deal with their anger, constructive ways to end discipline times, and keys that will help children change their hearts, not just their behavior. Turansky and Miller offer tried and true strategies in a refreshingly new family-friendly format.This is the parenting book you can read to your kids. Each chapter starts with a fictional story of Craig and Marlene and their two kids as they discover a parenting problem and develop a solution. When you read this book with your kids they'll say, "Mom, that's just like our family." Then you'll be able to say, "You're right. Let's see how they solved that problem."Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN lead the National Cetner for Biblical Parenting and speak nationwide on issues related to parenting.You'll love this book's easy to read style and practical approach.

    Fully updated and revised to reflect the numerous recent advances in this field, Dr. Kemper's The Holistic Pediatrician incorporates the best of both mainstream and alternative medicine to aid parents in dealing with the most common childhood health problems. From ear infections to allergies, fevers to diaper rash, colds to bedwetting, this invaluable guide provides factual advice that aims to heal the whole child, rather than espousing one medical philosophy or another.Based on scientific evidence and written in commonsense language rather than medical jargon, The Holistic Pediatrician is the first place any parent should turn for authoritative and empowering advice on all aspects of their children's health.

    Stenson summarizes the proven methods and techniques of effective Christian parents today. It is an excellent tool for parents of small children, parents who have no time to spare. The book tells how: to develop confident parental leadership, setting rules and standards to structure and guide the family, rules that lead to the practice of faith and basic Christian virtues.

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    This book combines the extensive professional expertise of the authors with their personal experiences of cesarean and natural childbirth to create a guide that is at once informative, educational, and inspiring.

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    If you recognize these actions in your child, you know the frustration of turning to parenting experts for advice only to find the systems don't work, the rules don't stick and strong boundary setting makes the situation worse. The creative-sensitive dreamer is not the strong-willed child. Get this book and learn how to parent your special needs child who is principle -oriented rather than rule-oriented, highly creative, overly sensitive and frustrated at a world that fails to live up to the ideal.

    Until now, understanding the first topic has never been seen as relevant for the second. This is the area pioneered by Emotional Development. This book presents the early phases of emotional life from a developmental perspective. It argues that emotional generation hinges on the developing ability to express arousal or tension in accordance with one's context. It reveals the common core processes underlying the emergence of specific emotions and the capacity for emotional regulation. The book also explains the timing of emotional emergence, why emotions function as they do, and individual styles of emotional regulation. Close ties between emotional development, cognitive, social and CNS development are discussed, as well.

    The Absolute Quickest Way to Help Your Child Change provides a fresh perspective for individuals who feel helpless or lack the needed confidence in their parenting skills. It also makes a great couples study and is loaded with practical tips. If you are a couple who understands parenting, then you now have a book which explains what you've been doing (especially in your marriage).

    A combination of practical teaching and an engaging narrative style make this book as much fun to read as it is helpful. Each chapter applies the principles to young children as well as teenagers. These secrets are a must for any parent. Parenting is foundational to all we do in the family. The authors have a very practical approach to family issues and tie many of their solutions to principles found in the Bible. Both those with faith backgrounds and those without find this book a refreshing look at the family.

    How to develop coordination and physical skills in young athletes.

    Learn practical examples and situational solutions to help set the necessary limits.

    . . I feared the culture would capture my kids . . . but I figured if I could find the ultimate model of fatherhood and then emulate that model, I had a fighting chance.”   Updated and redesigned for a new generation of dads, Josh McDowell’s ECPA Gold Medallion Award winner The Father Connection looks at ten parenting qualities inspired by the ultimate model of fatherhood. Embracing these godly characteristics will make all the difference in a child, boosting self-esteem and sense of purpose, helping him or her to:   • Feel loved and secure • Develop a reputation of integrity • Know their dad keeps his promises • Stand up to unhealthy peer pressure • Avoid drug and alcohol abuse • Save sex until marriage • Desire their father’s counsel • Admit when they’re wrong • Come to their dad in times of trouble or hurt • Admire and respect their father as their parent

    Sperm meets egg and nine months later, a baby is born. Everyone knows that part. But once you are actually responsible for that new little human, you discover how much you don't know. How to survive someone else's childhood? With a lot of patience, a sense of humor, and some good, solid advice.Created by the parents of four children, and filled with words of wisdom that could only come from experience, this audio covers everything from discipline to traveling with children, pediatrician visits to dining out with a child. It cuts through the psychobabble and confusing "expert" advice to provide practical, simple, tried-and-true parenting techniques - all reviewed by a panel of medical professionals and parents. A Call to Character is a unique family reader that brings together a liberal assortment of voices from novels, short stories, plays and poetry - both the well loved and the obscure -- to enrich and enliven a child's imagination. The unusual breadth of readings illustrates lives defined by high standards of personal character, such as courage, honesty, fairness, responsibility, compassion, empathy, generosity and love. The spirited child - often called "difficult" or "strong-willed" - can easily overwhelm parents, leaving them feeling frustrated and inadequate. Spirited kids are, in fact, simply "more" - by temperament, they are more intense, sensitive, perceptive, persistent, and uncomfortable with change than the average child. Through vivid examples and a refreshingly positive viewpoint, Mary Sheedy Kurcinka offers parents emotional support and proven strategies for handling their spirited child. Raising Your Spirited Child will help you: Understand your child's - and your own - temperamental traits Plan for success with a simple four-step program Discover the power of positive - rather than negative - labels Cope with tantrums and blowups when they do occur Develop strategies for handling mealtimes, bedtimes, holidays, school and many other situations Filled with personal insight and authorative advice, Raising Your Spirited Child can help make parenting the joy it should be, rather than the trial it can be. "This book is a major work on temperament and parenting that should be in every family library."--Nancy Melvin, associate dean for graduate programs and research, Arizona State University College of Nursing Combining the practical with the personal, The Mother-Daughter Book Club tells the story of 10 mothers and their preteen daughters and how their relationships were enriched through a monthly reading club. With step-by-step guidelines, stories, anecdotes, reading lists, sample themes and related activities, it offers practical instructions for starting a book club while encouraging mothers and daughters to learn to talk openly with one another. At a key stage of their daughter's development, mothers will find a hopeful antidote to depression, eating disorders, self-destructive behavior and other problems facing adolescent girls. Most important, The Mother-Daughter Book Club shows that reading, learning and spending time together helps girls build self-esteem. With suggested reading lists from authors and experts ranging from Kaye Gibbons, Joyce Carol Oates and Tipper Gore to Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Beth Winship and Ann Martin, The Mother-Daughter Book Club has the potential to inspire whole networks of reading clubs nationwide.

    For parents and parent educators leading a group or workshop based on Without Spanking or Spoiling.

    Taking an approach based in Christianity but influenced by Eastern philosophy, the author suggests that her curriculum be used as a starting point for those wishing to teach the values of their own religious traditions. Each of the 10 chapters includes activities involving movement, art, storytelling and music for a particular value: service, self-reliance, community, history, compassion, beauty, balance and joy. For example, the chapter on history has an exercise on interviewing a grandparent for an oral biography and the chapter on beauty has a lesson on painting a water-color. A helpful resource list at the end of each chapter recommends books and music for adults and children, while a more general resource list on spirituality and children is included at the end of the book. This well-designed, straightforward book wil! l be useful for many parents, teachers and home schoolers.

    Writing from many cultural perspectives, the contributors provide provocative commentaries on the realities of racial intolerance and their own experiences in fighting racism.

    Its family-centered approach combines extensive references with practical suggestions formulated to empower parents who wish to reclaim their position as the primary educators of their children, especially in the field of human sexuality. This book displays the tools parents need to guide and protect their children by enriching their knowledge with the latest statistical evidence presented in simple-to-understand graphs. Parents will become knowledgeable in the fields of anatomy and physiology, and they will attain the positive knowledge of the most advanced scientific and practical method of natural family planning. With the tools and knowledge provided here, parents will better understand their child's needs at every age level, and will confidently be able to assist their children in their physical, moral and spiritual growth and development.

    

    At once wise, funny, and down-to-earth, Nancy Fuchs explores the transformative spiritual adventure that parents experience while bringing up their children. Through the lives of the many parents she interviews, Fuchs explores how children provide a crash course in love, grace, forgiveness, and mystery. Our Share of Night, Our Share of Morning is about how parenting opens us up to a much experienced but little talked about spiritual journey; it is about elation and exhaustion, wonderment and wondering, and the discovery that parenting is a spiritual path that "raises" the souls of both parent and child in often unexpected ways.

    

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    Breakthrough Parenting an innovative and insightful new book by John Maxwell, reveals 10 keys with which any mom or dad can turn their kids' frustrations into "launching pads" and let them soar-no matter what their ages.

    Robert attacks much of the "wisdom" of our culture on the subject of the family, and challenges Christians to learn to think biblically in this most crucial area of life.

    But most of all it is about freedom -- and how the tension between personal fulfillment and family life may be resolved. Lifeways originated amongst groups of women -- and some men -- who were seeking a renewing spirit for family life. They sought to create a new vision of the tasks of mothers and fathers, a new "eye" for the meaning of "home" as a place that supports all those involved, children and adults, in the "lifeways."This book will be a valuable resource for parents, those involved in kindergartens and playgroups, and for women's support groups.

    Part of the Lifeskills for Men series.