Best of
Parenting

2000

Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline: The 7 Basic Skills for Turning Conflict into Cooperation


Becky A. Bailey - 2000
    But how can you guide them without resorting to less-than-optimal behavior yourself? Dr. Becky Bailey's unusual and powerful approach to parenting has made thousands of families happier and healthier.Focusing on self-control and confidence-building for both parent and child, Dr. Bailey teaches a series of linked skills to help families move from turmoil to tranquility:7 Powers for Self-Control to help parents model the behavior they want their kids to follow. These lead to:7 Basic Discipline Skills to help children manage sticky situations at home and a t school, which will help your children develop:7 Values for Living, such as integrity, respect, compassion, responsibility, and more.Dr. Bailey integrates these principles in a seven-week program that gets families off to a good start, offering plenty of real-life anecdotes that illustrate her methods at work. With this inspiring and practical book in hand, you'll find new ways of understanding and improving children's behavior, as well as your own.

The Breastfeeding Book: Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Your Child from Birth Through Weaning


William Sears - 2000
    Sears guide to breastfeeding, a perennial favorite of parents for nearly two decades From pediatric experts Martha Sears, R.N., and William Sears, M.D., a comprehensive, reassuring, authoritative information on: How to get started breastfeeding, with illustrated tips for latching on Increasing your milk supply Breastfeeding when working away from home Pumps and other technology associated with breastfeeding Making sure your nursing baby gets optimum nutrition, including the most recent information about the importance of omega-3 fatty acids and "milk-oriented microbiota" Nutrition and fitness for moms Nighttime breastfeeding Breastfeeding and fertility Toddler nursing and weaning Special circumstances And much more... Breastfeeding contributes to nurturing a smarter and healthier baby, and a healthier and more intuitive mommy. Isn't that what every child needs, and every parent wants?

Mitten Strings for God: Reflections for Mothers in a Hurry


Katrina Kenison - 2000
    Through stories and suggestions, Katrina Kenison shares her insights into how to celebrate life's quiet moments, softly reminding busy mothers to pause and remember the deep sense of well-being comes from a listening ear, an open heart, and a quiet little space carved out of time.Mothers are pulled in a million different directions while trying to give their kids fulfilling, productive, joyful childhoods.They mistake activity for happiness, and fill their kids' heads with information when they ought to be feeding their souls instead.This is a book for mothers who yearn to find a balance in their own and their children's lives.

Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood


Jim Fay - 2000
    The tools in Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood will give you the building blocks you need to create children who grow up to be responsible, successful teens and adults. And as a bonus you will enjoy every stage of your child's life and look forward to sharing a lifetime of joy with them. Get help with: * potty training * daycare * back-talk * whining * and many more everyday stresses faced by parents of toddlers

The Five Love Languages of Teenagers


Gary Chapman - 2000
    In response, best-selling author Gary Chapman presents The Five Love Languages of Teenagers -- practical guidance on how to discover and express the teen's primary love language. It is a tangible resource for stemming the tide of violence, immorality, and despair engulfing many teens today.

Praise Her in the Gates


Nancy Wilson - 2000
    14:1). Each day's work is significant, for it contributes toward the long-term plan. Each nail helps a house stand in a storm. But motherhood isn't a simple formula. Building a home-childbirth, education, discipline-requires holy joy and a love of beauty. The mother who fears God does not fear the future.

The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers : The Most Comprehensive Problem-Solution Guide to Breastfeeding from the Foremost Expert in North America


Jack Newman - 2000
    Many new mothers are scared away from nursing because of difficulty getting started and lack of information about what to do when things don’t go as planned. In this fully revised and updated edition of The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers, two of today’s foremost lactation experts help new mothers overcome their fears, doubts, and practical concerns about one of the most special ways a mother can bond with her baby.In this comprehensive guide, Dr. Jack Newman, a leading authority on infant care, and Teresa Pitman, a La Leche League leader for more than twenty years, give you the facts about breastfeeding and provide solutions for the common problems that arise. Filled with the same practical advice that made the first edition a must-have for nursing moms, the new edition features updates on:• Achieving a good latch• What to do if your baby refuses the breast• Avoiding sore nipples• Ensuring your baby gets enough milk• Feeding a colicky baby• Breastfeeding premature and special-needs babies

Growing Up: Gospel Answers About Maturation and Sex


Brad Wilcox - 2000
    Written especially for young people between the ages of ten and fifteen, this book will help open doors of communication between parents and children, facilitating their discussion of: Conception, prenatal development, and birth Physical growth and maturation Love, marriage, and sex The law of chastity Growing Up offers the right information at the right time to help young people make the right choices.

Teach Them Diligently: How to Use the Scriptures in Child Training


Lou Priolo - 2000
    With rare exception, however, most of today's Christian parenting resources fail to emphasize what is perhaps the most important aspect of true biblical parenting -- how to relate the Bible to the disciplinary process in practical ways. Think about it. With all of your training, do you really know how to use the Bible for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness with your children? If you do, read no further. If you don't, this little book will augment and strengthen your parenting skills as you learn how to use the Scriptures more thoroughly and effectively in your child training.

Dr. Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding


Jack Newman - 2000
    But many mothers run into difficulties and don't know where to turn for help. Dr. Jack Newman, a Toronto pediatrician who founded the first hospital-based breastfeeding clinic in Canada at the world-renowned Hospital for Sick Children, is here to show all mothers the incredibly important benefits of breastfeeding, and also to give step-by-step practical advice to get them past the challenges -- resulting in an enjoyable and rewarding experience.In a supportive, accessible style, Dr. Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding provides answers and advice on almost every breastfeeding issue: -- Preventing common problems, including engorgement, sore nipples, lack of milk-- What to do if the baby refuses the breast-- Breastfeeding babies with special needs, including premature infants, cleft palates-- Breastfeeding for mothers in special situations, including those who have undergone breast surgery, are taking medication, or have adopted-- Combining breastfeeding and working or other separations

Love and Logic Magic When Kids Leave You Speechless


Jim Fay - 2000
    Charles Fay for specific words they can use when kids leave them speechless. The book is finally here! Twenty-three chapters include parent-child dialogues and plenty of information about how to handle the most frustrating things kids say.

Children Who Are Not Yet Peaceful: Preventing Exclusion in the Early Elementary Classroom


Donna Bryant Goertz - 2000
    In each case she describes a child's transformation from destructive troublemaker to responsible citizen of the classroom community. Readers will learn how to apply Montessori methods to virtually any early elementary environment.

The Power of a Praying Parent: Prayer and Study Guide


Stormie Omartian - 2000
    This book is suitable to those who are concerned about the hearts and minds of children.

What the Bible Says about Parenting: Biblical Principles for Raising Godly Children


John F. MacArthur Jr. - 2000
    But even the experts portray modern-day childbearing as a minefield strewn with psychological dangers and emotional hazards.What the Bible Says About Parenting is not a book on child psychology, nor is it proposing a new parenting method. It is simply presenting the principles of biblical parenting with as much clarity as possible. John MacArthur, a leading expert on the Bible and an experienced pastor, teacher, father, and grandfather goes into depth on such vital biblical parenting subjects as these:Four helpful principles of communicationEffective methods to discipline wisely and effectively, with positive resultsSimple principles for identifying, changing, and developing habits in your children"I'm convinced that if Christian parents understand and apply the simple principles Scripture sets forth, they can rise above the trends of secular society and bring up their children in a way that honors Christ, in any culture and under any circumstances." ?John MacArthur

Personality Plus for Parents: Understanding What Makes Your Child Tick


Florence Littauer - 2000
    Readers will immediately be drawn in as Littauer dispels the myth that all children should be treated the same. The bottom line for successful child raising? Identify and understand your child's personality so he or she feels loved, respected, and supported as an individual.

Training Hearts, Teaching Minds: Family Devotions Based on the Shorter Catechism


Starr Meade - 2000
    This book of daily readings . . . aids memorization by devoting six days per question. explains the catechism in simple language. Provides six different meditations on the main points of each question. Includes key Scripture readings. Takes just a few minutes each day, allowing time for discussion and review. Is useful in the home, church, or classroom.

Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes... in You and Your Kids


Scott Turansky - 2000
    Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller offer a thorough program for establishing honor as a basis of family life — not just children honoring parents, but parents respecting children and children honoring each other. Even if honor seems a long way off in your household, you will find practical suggestions here to bring that goal a little closer — suggestions for kids of all ages. Honor is the biblical value that will bring about good behavior. It’s more than just changing what kids do; it’s changing the deeper issues of the heart that triggered the behavior.

Natural Family Living: The Mothering Magazine Guide to Parenting


Peggy O'Mara - 2000
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What a Difference a Daddy Makes: The Lasting Imprint a Dad Leaves on His Daughter's Life


Kevin Leman - 2000
    Involved fathers-whether or not they live in the same house as their daughters-boost their daughters' academic achievement, promote their emotional health, increase their compassion for others, and even bolster the status of women.In What a Difference a Daddy Makes, renowned psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Kevin Leman seamlessly weaves the latest research on fathering with funny, moving stories about his own parenting experiences. He gives practical ideas and inspiration for fathers and provides specific direction for helping daughters grow into loving, confident, caring adults.

Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Powerful, Practical Program for Parents of Children and Adolescents


Tamar E. Chansky - 2000
    You're terrified of losing your child and angry about the havoc this disorder has wreaked in your family. More than anything, you want to be able to unlock the secrets of OCD, understand the cause of your child's bizarre symptoms, and help your child break free of these disruptive, relentless thoughts and actions. In her landmark book, Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Dr. Tamar E. Chansky creates a clear road map to understanding and overcoming OCD based on her successful practice treating hundreds of children and teenagers with this disorder. In Part I, Dr. Chansky "cracks the code" of the peculiar rules and customs of OCD -- the handwashing, tapping, counting, and so forth. She explains how OCD is diagnosed, how to find the right therapist partner, and how to tailor treatment options to your child's needs. You'll learn how powerful behavioral modification can be and when medication can help. In Part II, you'll learn how not to be pulled in by your child's debilitating rituals at home or at school, how to talk to your child about the "brain tricks" OCD causes, and how to create an effective OCD battle plan that will empower your child to "boss back" the OCD monster. You'll also learn how to cope in moments of crisis.Part III offers specific advice for how to help your child handle the most common manifestations of OCD such as fears of contamination, checking, getting things "just right," intrusive thoughts, and more. Part IV is an indispensable guide to additional resources, including books, videos, organizations, and websites.Filled with Dr. Chansky's compassionate advice and inspiring words from the many children with OCD whom she has helped, this book will be your lifeline. Battling back from OCD is hard work, but with the comprehensive, proven guidance in this book, you can help your child reclaim a life free from its grip.

The Pearls of Love and Logic for Parents and Teachers


Jim Fay - 2000
    Book by Fay, Charles, Fay, Jim, Cline, Foster W.

The Secret of Parenting: How to Be in Charge of Today's Kids--from Toddlers to Preteens--Without Threats or Punishment


Anthony E. Wolf - 2000
    Wolf, and parents are often uncertain about how to cope.In his new book, Wolf presents a fresh perspective on this less pleasant behavior and a surprisingly simple method for dealing with it. He argues that punishments and rewards don't work and may even be counterproductive. Instead, parents must act swiftly and decisively following Wolf's easy but powerful technique. Using numerous examples of effective and ineffective parent-child interactions, he offers practical advice on a wide range of basic issues, from tantrums and back talk, to getting kids off to school in the morning and eliminating sibling fights.Humorous and easy to use, The Secret of Parenting is guaranteed to dramatically increase the joy parents get from raising their children.

Parenting by Heart


Pinky McKay - 2000
    Parenting methods come in and out of fashion. Freud may have been the first expert' to tell us that we, mothers in particular, could single-handedly mess up our children for life by the way we bring them up, but he wasn't the only one. And now it seems everyone is an expert — about our babies. Parenting by Heart shows you how to stand up for yourself against the pressure to be a perfect parent (as well as partner and lover). Explore your options and take charge. Most of all, lighten up. Laugh. Enjoy. Author Biography: Pinky McKay, a former nurse, is a Melbourne writer and editor specialising in health, education and family issues. She is also the co-parent of four grown children plus a bonus baby'.

Relational Parenting


D. Ross Campbell - 2000
    It's a means to help your child eventually assume responsibility for his or her own actions. In Relational Parenting, Dr. Ross Campbell teaches parents how to anticipate actions and plan ahead -- as they nurture their growing child.

Parents' Guide To The Spiritual Growth Of Children (Heritage Builders)


John Trent - 2000
    The book provides an overview of children's spiritual capacity and understanding at different age levels. It also includes practical advice to help parents be the spiritual “trainers” of their children through engaging activities, exercises, and projects that can be completed individually or as a family. FEATURESOverview of children's spiritual capacity and understanding at different agesOffers rationale for teaching specific spiritual principles and disciplinesEquips parents to train children by providing engaging activities, exercises, and projects to complete individually or as a familyGreat tool for parents and educators of children ages 0-12Shows parents how to make a spiritual training plan

Becoming a Love and Logic Parent : Handbook


Jim Fay - 2000
    

Father to Son: Life Lessons on Raising a Boy


Harry H. Harrison Jr. - 2000
    He just comes with boundless energy, spirit, and love, all waiting to be shaped. And one of the powerful forces in the shaping is the wish to grow up to be "just like Dad," who was himself a young boy once. With apologies to mothers and daughters, there's really nothing like the primal bond between a son and his father. A little book of wisdom for fathers on raising boys, "Father to Son" is a guide to the joys and responsibilities of fatherhood. Divided into sections covering the different stages of a boy's life, the book features one succinct lesson per page--some lighthearted, some serious, all supported by the book's strong moral backbone. Here is the importance of passing along skills-- "Show him how to eat an Oreo." "Show him how to put a baseball in a new glove and wrap a belt around it." Of setting a good example--"Be home for dinner." "Do push-ups together." Of staying involved-- "Race him. You'll never forget the day he beats you." "Be sure to meet his girlfriends." Being flexible--"If his favorite thing about organized sports is the uniform, let him wear it to school." Offering guideposts, material and intangible-- "Hang a punching bag in the garage." "Put a computer in his room. Never a TV." "Never tell him boys don't cry-ask him why he's crying." Nurturing responsibility-- "Make him understand that even a small lie makes him a liar." "Teach him the joy of finishing a job." And instilling wonder--"Teach him the joys of staring at the moon." "Encourage him to go barefoot."

On Becoming Teenwise: Building a Relationship That Lasts a Lifetime


Gary Ezzo - 2000
    Robert Bucknam. These parenting experts and bestselling authors explain that parents need not expect rebellion and conflict during their children's adolescence. The authors offer practical how-to's for building a positive relationship that leads to teen years marked by excitement, respect, and smooth family interaction. They show that the key is learning to build bridges to your teen's heart, creating a strong family fabric that lasts well beyond the difficult teenage years.

Sex And Sensibility: The Thinking Parents Guide To Talking Sense About Sex


Deborah M. Roffman - 2000
    Raising sexually healthy children requires that we master what Roffman identifies as five core parenting skills: we must affirm our children's emerging sexuality; provide accurate sexual information; demonstrate the connection between values and action; set safe and healthy limits; and provide constant and effective anticipatory guidance. Powerfully instructive on how to talk in ways that will be meaningful to kids, Sex and Sensibility will help parents confidently interpret and comfortably respond to virtually any question a child might pose or any situation that arises.

801 Questions Kids Ask about God


David R. Veerman - 2000
    Using the thoughtful answers in 801 Questions Kids Ask about God, parents will not be left at a loss for words. This resource from the Heritage Builders, a ministry of Focus on the Family, is a compilation of the best-selling 101 Questions Kids Ask series and includes key verses, notes, and an index of questions to guide parents in developing their answers. Includes playful illustrations children will enjoy.

Shepherding A Child's Heart: Leader's Guide


Bill Hill - 2000
    The questions are designed to insure that all the central material in the original book is covered. The answers are quotes from the original book.

The Preemie Parents' Companion: The Essential Guide to Caring for Your Premature Baby in the Hospital, at Home, and Through the First Years


Susan L. Madden - 2000
    The essential guide to caring for a preemie in the hospital, at home, and through the first years.

The Sixty Minute Mother


Rob Parsons - 2000
    Talking to a variety of mothers, including Diane Parsons, from all backgrounds and situation, the author has compiled an inspirational book on the highs and lows of being a mother, with lots of fresh insights.

Peanut Butter Kisses & Mud Pie Hugs


Becky Freeman - 2000
    From choosing furniture that camouflages peanut butter and jelly to her son's comment, I'm so glad you aren't sensible like other kids' moms, Becky delightfully presents family moments that highlight God's loving presence.

Rediscovering Catechism: The Art of Equipping Covenant Children


Donald Van Dyken - 2000
    It investigates the meaning and history of catechizing and outlines practical considerations and steps for productive catechizing."It is hard to think of anything that would be of greater-or more lasting-benefit to Presbyterian and Reformed churches than to take heed to Van Dyken's wise counsel." -G. I. WILLIAMSON

On Becoming Pre-Teen Wise: Parenting Your Child from 8-12 Years


Gary Ezzo - 2000
    It is during this time that the roots of moral character are established. From the foundation that is formed, healthy or not-so-healthy family relationships will be built. During the preteen years, patterns of conduct are firmly established patterns that will impact your parent-child relationship for decades to come. Rightly meeting the small challenges of the middle years significantly reduces the likelihood of big challenges in the teen years. On Becoming Preteenwise is based on the familiar axiom that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It is much easier to avoid making mistakes than it is to correct them after the fact. This is particularly true of parenting. Just ask any mother or father continually challenged by a contentious or rebellious teen. Given a choice to go back and start over...

Your Premature Baby: The First Five Years


Nikki Bradford - 2000
    Reassuring and frank, it is the only book that informs and guides parents right from their baby's too-early birth into the growing years.Features of this book:Exactly how prematurity affects a baby Explains hospital terms, procedures, treatments, and equipment What to expect as your baby progresses through treatment and procedures Gives advice for coping practically and emotionally Help and ideas for parents from when their baby comes home up to age 5 Discusses the latest research into the causes of prematurity and its preventions Offers a wide variety of resources for further information and support

Sanctuaries of Childhood: Nurturing a Child's Spiritual Life


Shea Darian - 2000
    Sanctuaries of Childhood: Nurturing a Child’s Spiritual Life offers approaches to family spirituality and parenting that can be practiced by families of all faiths, including mixed faith families. The book includes: wisdom to nurture spirituality with toddlers and children of all ages, inspiration to discover the sacred in ordinary moments of family life, simple rituals, blessings, verses and songs, and spiritual nurturing and self-care for parents and caregivers.

I Can't Wait Till Sunday Morning!


Ed Dunlop - 2000
    Improve your effectiveness as a teacher of God's Word and have fun doing it! The unusual ideas here will enhance any Sunday school, Children's Church, Vacation Bible School or kid's club ministry. You'll find yourself referring to this book again and again! Included are: Bible review games, how to write a lesson plan, presenting the Gospel to children, giving a Gospel invitation, using visual aids effectively, behavior award games, planning outings for children, enjoying visitation and building relationships with children. Each chapter concludes with a helpful self-evaluation and fun-to-read question-and-answer section. Your teaching will sparkle with new life and your children's ministry will never be the same! Ed Dunlop is a children's evangelist who conducts drug and alcohol awareness assemblies in public schools, junior camps, teacher training seminars and kids's crusades in local churches. "I Can't Wait Till Sunday Morning!" is the result of his twenty-four years of ministry in children's churches across the nation.

Guiding Your Child Through Grief


James P. Emswiler - 2000
    This caring and compassionate guide offers expert advice during difficult days to help a child grieve the death of a parent or sibling. Based on their experience as counselors--and as parents of grieving children--the authors help readers to understand:The many ways children grieve, often in secretChanges in family dynamics after death--and straightforward, effective ways to ease the transition Ways to communicate with children about death and grief How to cope with the intense sorrow triggered by holidaysThe signs grief has turned to depression--and where to find helpAnd more insights, information, and advice that can help a child heal

Parenting the Child Who Hurts 2: The Next Steps


Caroline Archer - 2000
    An adopted child may well have suffered abuse, neglect or inconsistent parenting in the past; he or she will certainly have experienced painful separations and losses. These early traumatic experiences, often expressed in emotional and behavioural problems within the family, can conceal a broad range of subtle alterations to the brain and nervous system of the developing child. They may become increasingly problematic as the youngster approaches the developmental challenges of adolescence. Drawing on both firsthand experience and some of the latest medical research, Caroline Archer presents strategies to help parents deal with their youngsters' troubling behaviour and to make them feel more comfortable, in what seems to them a hostile world. Archer sets out to provide adoptive and foster parents with an understanding of the complex range of difficulties with which their children may struggle as a result of their early experience of adversity. By exploring, in very simple ways, the effects of adverse experiences on the child's built-in biological response systems, she assists parents to make sense of the frequently perplexing behaviours of the hurt child within their family. Common situations which she specifically addresses include: sleep problems; anger, aggression and violence; lying and stealing; staying out late and running away; addictive behaviours and self harm; impulsiveness and risk-taking; sex; suicide and compulsive eating disorders. Following on from First Steps in Parenting the Child Who Hurts: Tiddlers and Toddlers (2nd edition), Next Steps will be an invaluable resource for adoptive and foster parents seeking to support their child through the later stages of childhood and adolescence. This book will also be an essential practical guide for professionals working with families and eager to gain a thorough understanding of the on-going developmental and relationship difficulties of adopted children.

Take Charge of Your Child's Health: A Parent's Guide to Recognizing Symptoms and Treating Minor Illnesses at Home


George Wootan - 2000
    They will gain vital knowledge such as: how to do a physical exam; the 13 signs of a sick child; what to do about fever; how to treat simple illnesses at home; the pros and cons of immunization; how to deal with common emergencies; the side effects of medication; how to detect, diagnose, and treat allergies; and important questions to ask the pediatrician.

The Faith of a Child: A Step-by-Step Guide to Salvation for Your Child


Art Murphy - 2000
    Children's pastor Art Murphy offers help for anyone who struggles with the issue of children and salvation. The Faith of a Child is designed to teach parents, grandparents, or anyone who works with children how to be equipped and confident in guiding them to a saving faith in Christ.

Parenting After Divorce: A Guide to Resolving Conflicts and Meeting Your Children's Needs


Philip M. Stahl - 2000
    Presenting a perspective on divorce and how it affects children, this guide includes chapters on: how conflicts affect your child; it's time for a truce; parenting plans; dealing with special problems; and what your child really thinks.

Baby Massage: The Calming Power of Touch


Nicki Bainbridge - 2000
    Step-by-step pictures show simple methods to soothe fretful babies, help them to get to sleep, and ease the pain of common ailments such as colic, and teething. Massage has been proven to enhance babies' and toddlers' brain development, encouraging brighter, happier children--and this beautifully illustrated guide makes it abundantly clear how easy it is to learn how.

Games Girls Play: Understanding and Guiding Young Female Athletes


Caroline Silby - 2000
    Sports psychologist and former nationally ranked figure skater Caroline Silby teaches parents how to find the right sport for their young daughters and helps them tackle hurdles that affect older atletes. Using real-life examples, Silby prepares parents for the obstacles that female athletes face and offers solutions for handling everything from the stresses of competition, to motivation problems, to self-esteem issues, to difficult coaches, to eating disorders, to sexual harassment.

2,002 Ways to Show Your Kids You Love Them


Cyndi Haynes - 2000
    This seventh book in the 2,002 series offers a smorgasbord of delightful ways to show your child you care, as well as special sections with wonderful ideas for girls only, boys only, and single parents. Here you'll find suggestions for small but important acts of love, such as: ] Help your child to be open to new experiences.] Take your child along on your next business trip.] Send a card and sign it Secret Pal.] Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with your child in July.Plus, scattered throughout the book are proverbs, parenting affirmations, quotations, and other bits of wisdom to help create a safe, happy, and educational environment for your child.

Lunch Box Letters: Writing Notes of Love and Encouragement to Your Children


Carol Sperandeo - 2000
    Parents struggle too, especially to find ways to communicate with their children and to show how much they care. This practical and valuable little book presents a proven method of staying in touch with your children throughout their school years.Lunch Box Letters is the result of the experience of two parents who -- separately -- wrote notes to their children on a regular basis and were immensely encouraged, by the results. Now they show how you can use their successful method to communicate with your own kids. They provide sample letters to let you see just how simple these little notes are to write - and how important they are to both parent and child. They also answer common questions that parents raise, such as 'Where do I find the time?' 'What if I have three kids?' or 'What if I'm a lousy speller?'As the authors make perfectly clear, you do not have to be Shakespeare to write lunch letters. (In fact, it's probably best if you're not.) Your children just want to hear your voice - to know that you care enough to write a few words for them to read in the middle of the day.Lunch Box Letters contains 75 sheets of colorful notepaper, perforated and ready for you to tear out and use. Just add a few words and tuck the finished letter into your children's lunch boxes. They will be thrilled. And you'll find that with this book to help you, the message takes almost no time at all.Some of the letters that Carol and Bill have written are simple expressions of love, notes of encouragement, or appreciation of the progress that children make in growing up. Some are designed to help kids overcome uncertainty, some are even apologies. And some are written simply for fun.

Parenting Through Crisis: Helping Kids in Times of Loss, Grief, and Change


Barbara Coloroso - 2000
    She offers concrete, compassionate ideas for supporting children as they navigate the emotional ups and downs that accompany loss, assisting them in developing their own constructive ways of responding to what life hands them.At the heart of her approach is what she calls the T.A.0. of Family -- Time, Affection, and Optimism -- coupled with her deep understanding of how people move through grief. Barbara Coloroso's clear answers to difficult questions are enriched by uplifting humor and insightful anecdotes from her own experiences as a Franciscan nun, mother of three, and her thirty years as a parenting educator. With this Guide in hand, parents can feel assured that they are responding with wisdom and love when children need them most.

Sound of My Daughter's Voice


Wayne Hastings - 2000
    As their children grow, parents must adapt and change their role and relationship with their kids. It's not easy, but here's a practical tool to help.

Violence Proof Your Kids Now: How to Recognize the 8 Warning Signs and What to Do About Them, For Parents, Teachers, and other Concerned Caregivers


Erika V. Shearin Karres - 2000
    In this book, Karres distills 30 years' experience working with students as an antiviolence expert into a sensible guide for adults dealing with the current youth crisis. She explains the indicators of potential violence -- including weak human connections, emotional difficulties, weapons access, and school alienation -- and recommends ways adults can help troubled kids.

Welcoming Ways


Andrea Alban Gosline - 2000
    In Welcoming Ways, author Andrea Alban Gossline draws from the wisdom and rituals of the world's baby-welcoming customs to offer suggestions for creating personal and meaningful ceremonies -- each accompanied by heartwarming images by illustrator Lisa Burnett Bossi.Nine complete at-home celebrations are described in full detail, including readings for parents and honored loved ones, ideas for making altars and sacred spaces, and activities that allow young children to participate in the happy event. Welcoming Ways is an indispensable guide for families seeking to welcome their babies into modern world with the wisdom of ancient tradition.

Childhood Lying, Stealing & Cheating


Foster W. Cline - 2000
    Parents and educators often find untruths to be overwhelming and frustrating. Foster W. Cline, M.D. shares techniques which improve communication, avoid confrontations, and guide children toward trust and honesty.

The Tao of Babies


Claire Nielson - 2000
    Lighthearted yet enlightening, each page features a truth from the Tao Te Ching ironically illustrated ith the simple (and sometimes mischievous) antics of a baby. A kind of spiritual Far Side of babies, it brings out the playful aspects of Lao-tzu’s masterpiece and recasts its eternal message in a world of dirty diapers, spilled milk, and toothless smiles. It’s the kind of book that makes readers laugh and think at the same time.

Teenagers Face to Face with Bereavement


Karen Gravelle - 2000
    Young people express feelings of pain, anger, and guilt as they come to terms with the death of a parent, sibling, or close friend.

101 Great Games for Kids: Active, Bible-Based Fun for Christian Education


Jolene L. Roehlkepartain - 2000
    Just sitting and listening, however, can become boring. This volume, a collection of 101 active games for Christian education programs suitable for children ages 3-12, will help dispel any boredom. Divided into four sections, 101 Great Games for Kids brings Scripture to life through active games that get kids up and moving rather than sitting in their chairs. This is a book that mainline professionals and lay leaders can turn to for a quick idea or when they are creating lesson plans. Each of the 101 games are presented in ways that adults can use immediately. Key Benefits: Children are enabled to learn the rich stories from Scripture through fun and active games; Christian educators will find a wealth of new, flexible ideas that will easily fit their educational programs and Sunday school lessons

Parenting Without Perfection: Being a Kingdom Influence in a Toxic World


David J. Seel - 2000
    Get a unique perspective on parents’ roles in their children’s lives, putting the priority on influencing children’s beliefs rather than controlling their behavior.

Mommy Magic: 450 Ways to Nurture Your Child


Adria Manary - 2000
    It provides a wealth of ideas to make day-to-day mothering a smoother, more magical experience in today's chaotic world."Mommy Magic" is a must-have for every mother and mother-to-be. It is a unique reference of hundreds of loving suggestions and fun activities to not only keep children happy and occupied, but also to nurture them through kindness, compassion and devotion. Raising children today can be a scary experience, but this book offers a myriad of ways to keep the magic alive in motherhood -- even in today's hectic world. Mommy Magic is also a source of true inspiration for mothers. Through the touching stories and poems that start off each chapter, the talented author and notables such as Letitia Baldrige share their real life feelings and experiences. The distinctive way in which it is put together makes for an easy and delightful read. Since a mother's frenzied schedule rarely allows for luxury reading, Mommy Magic is laid out so that even short glances will provide valuable information or inspiration. The cover is brilliant and the pages within will continue to please.

Reclaiming Our Children: A Healing Plan For A Nation In Crisis


Peter R. Breggin - 2000
    Busy parents give children leftover time -- those few remaining minutes after work and recreation. Stressed teachers have put conformity and good grades ahead of stimulating children to love learning. The many adults who are motivated to do their best often find themselves at a loss over what to do. Our children, desperately missing us in their lives, look in the wrong places for solace and support. While only a few become openly violent, many more feel humiliated, frustrated, lonely, and angry.From recasting our attitudes as parents and getting more involved in schools as volunteers, to restructuring class sizes, limiting homework, and fostering honest dialog about the pressures in our society, Reclaiming Our Children shows us the way to lasting peace with and among our children. Beginning with a dramatic shift in adult priorities that places children at the center of our lives, Peter Breggin demonstrates how we can create loving, disciplined, and inspiring relationships with all of our children.

Raise Your Child's Self-Esteem: 99 Easy Things to Do


Nancy E. Krulik - 2000
    Reading to your child, giving a surprise hug, planting a garden together, and sharing a cup of hot cocoa on a winter's day are just some of the ways parents can instill feelings of love and self-confidence, and show children just how special they are!

God's Whisper in a Mother's Chaos: A Down-To-Earth Look at Christianity for the Curious & Skeptical


Keri Wyatt Kent - 2000
    Just finding time to get dressed each day can be a challenge. So how can you possibly find time for God? Your need for God may be greatest at this time of life more than any other. You need God's wisdom, his guidance, and--most of all--his peace. You need to find ways to hear his still, small voice amid the whirlwind of diapers and feedings, first steps and first words, sore throats and skinned knees, playmates, broken toys, birthdays, big questions, and nightmares. In this book Keri Kent offers you encouragement and ideas from one who has been--and still is--in the middle of mothering twenty-four hours each day. Here you'll find a welcome companion on your daily quest to seek God and bring his peace into your heart and home.