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Parenting is a school for spiritual formation, says author Gary Thomas, and our children are our teachers. The journey of caring for, rearing, training, and loving our children profoundly alters us forever...even when the journey is sometimes a rough one.
Sacred Parenting is unlike any other parenting book on the market. This is not a "how-to" book that teaches readers the ways to discipline their kids or help them achieve their full potential. Instead...
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Beyond the Bump is a thoughtful and practical guide that aims to help new mothers feel calm, confident, and equipped to face the physical, emotional, and mental hurdles they may encounter post birth.
Clinical psychologist Sally Shepherd understands that a healthy and happy parent is a baby's most important asset. But the first year postpartum can be very challenging. Women must grapple with a whole new existence, and going from "me" to "we" can be...
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Are you stuck in the worries and challenges of being a single mom? Do you think you've strayed too far from God to turn back? Are you struggling to see any hope for a brighter future for yourself and your children?
Stephanie invites you to find hope in Christ.
Stephanie has walked this single mom road for over 10 years and has seen God work in her life over and over again. With authenticity and compassion, she shares wisdom and practical tips she...
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You already know the world will challenge your child's faith in Jesus. But do you know specifically what those faith challenges are, how to effectively talk with your child about them, and what that means for you as a Christian parent on a day-to-day basis? If your answer is no, you're not alone. Many Christian parents feel the same.
But here's the good news: the Talking with Your Kids about Jesus curriculum will give you the confidence you need...
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IN AUSTRALIA, THERE ARE OVER 1,000,000 RECORDED INCIDENTS OF BULLYING EACH WEEK IN OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM.
So how do you protect your child? After all, you can't be there—and nor should you—every moment of the day. How do you support your child and offer them a peaceful solution to a better life?
Imagine if you could send your child to school secure in the knowledge that they will receive a great education, meet new friends and develop the confidence...
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Son nueve meses (y ahora que estamos en tema, ¡cuarenta semanas!) de espera. Nueve meses de gestación, de embarazo, de alegrías, de expectativas, de dolores, de miedos, de bolsos preparados, de consejos de madres y de abuelas, de padres que engordan, de cuerpos como globos, de nombres descartados, de antojos, de sueños, de insomnios. Nueve meses de ciencia.
También, como corresponde, nueve meses de preguntas, de esas que olvidamos hacerle al...
2567) The Missing Handle
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Ella Pottle's life has been a rollercoaster. It has had some loops and twists and turns and highs and lows, and sometimes it has gone around that same track more than once. In Mi Vida Loca, she shares her story, the story of a young girl who had two children before the age of nineteen.
In this memoir, Pottle tells how rather than let this define her, she found a way to provide the world with a different and positive outlook. She discusses how she...
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If you're looking for a practical yet positive way to discipline your toddler, we've got the answer for you, so read on... Have you ever wondered how your parents enforced rules and punishment on you? Did it somehow affect your perception of dealing between right and wrong? You've probably been brought up the traditional way of disciplining and learning, and you find that this is not going to work on your child anymore. While there was nothing wrong...
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As a stepparent or biological parent in a blended family that has experienced divorce, you may encounter resistance. But take heart. That resistance is probably not because of your personality or something you've done wrong, but because of the position you hold. Walking in your child's shoes for a while, to see things from their point of view, can make all the difference. Lauren Reitsema's stories, research, and firsthand experiences will help you...
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Building on the success of the 20 000 sales of the Terrific Toddlers books, this new book has updated and expanded the original books and added key sections in each chapter for parenting the school years (ages 5 to 12) and the teen years (ages 13+).
Each short and easy-to-read chapter highlights practical activities you can include in a day that will promote the foundational skill of self-control. Once this is established, virtues such as kindness,...
2571) A Mother's Choice
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On May 1st 2016 Elle Halliwell, the hugely popular Daily Telegraph Fashion Editor, was diagnosed with leukemia. Two weeks later just as she was telling friends and family about the grim diagnosis she found out she was 4 weeks pregnant with her first child. She was faced with an impossible choice: either terminate her unborn baby and begin the treatment that gave her the best chance of survival, or continue with the pregnancy and delay effective intervention...
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Uncle Sam is the worst helicopter parent in America. Children are taken from their parents because they are obese. Parents are arrested for letting their children play outside alone. Sledding and swaddling are banned. From games to school to breast-feeding to daycare, the overbearing bureaucratic state keeps getting between kids and their parents. The state's safety, hygiene, and health regulations rule, and the government's judgment may not coincide...
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It is a raw uncut observation of where we went wrong as parents as siblings and remedial family. A theory based on the idea that we are all to blame for the state and fate of our family. By the choices we make to accept and enable our generations beyond immediate repair. We are the change we seek.
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When Natalie was twelve years old, her life changed dramatically. After a difficult year with multiple deaths in the family, she was sitting at the kitchen table for another family meeting. "I'm gay," her dad declared. He moved out the next day.
Today there is a lot of talk about gay families, but twenty years ago in Boise, Idaho, the climate was different. Natalie's dad is a former Chief Judge of the Idaho State Court of Appeals. He would have...
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We live in a time of complexity and uncertainty within modern life. Whilst the overuse of technology and social media has reduced human interaction in families and neighbourhoods, we have also seen an upsurge of empathy and compassion for fellow human beings during times of difficulty and crises.
Positive parenting is about raising a child as a better human being and a better citizen. Our parental obligation is to help children grow into mature and...
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Dads are known by many names, but they are an important part of our lives. They can be the fathers we are born to or the ones we have chosen. No matter what kind of father they are… there's a story and a recipe that is sure to bring back memories of a special time. The Inkspell Authors are sharing their stories of these important people and the food that they love. This book is sure to be your new favorite go to during the holidays. It features...
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Sidney Poitier is one of the most revered actors in the history of Hollywood. He has overcome enormous obstacles in extraordinary times and is a role model for many Americans because of his convictions, bravery, and grace. Poitier reflects on his amazing life in Life Beyond Measure, offering inspirational advice and personal stories in the form of extended letters to his great-granddaughter. Writing for all who admire his example and who search for...
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Aviso de tormenta: cuando llega el niño, la vida conyugal no siempre es un largo río tranquilo. Después de convertirse en padre y madre y tener nuevas obligaciones y responsabilidades, la pareja se pregunta cómo «triunfar» en su cometido. Este libro les ayudará a: • conciliar trabajo y vida familiar, • proteger la vida de pareja y conservar a los amigos, • cómo soportar el peso de la rutina, • aceptar la ambivalencia de los sentimientos,...
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No father-daughter relationship is exactly alike. What is universal, however, is that the father-daughter relationship is a special one. Fathers are their daughters' first example of what to expect in their interactions with the other male figures in their lives, and with their words and actions, they impart significant lessons to their daughters. Likewise, daughters have much to teach their fathers.
Girl Dad: Voices, Lessons, and Reflections from...
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