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In Boys Should Be Boys, one of our most trusted authorities helps parents restore the delights of boyhood and enable today's boys to become the mature, confident, and thoughtful men of tomorrow. Boys will always be boys-rambunctious, adventurous, and curious, climbing trees, building forts, playing tackle football, and pushing their growing bodies to the limit as part of the rite of passage into manhood. But today our sons face an increasingly hostile...
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Get the Summary of Sloane Crosley's Grief Is for People in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Grief Is for People" by Sloane Crosley is a poignant exploration of loss and the complex emotions that accompany it. The narrative begins with Crosley's personal experience of a burglary on June 27, 2019, where she loses forty-one pieces of jewelry, including heirlooms from her grandmother. This event becomes a prelude to...
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This text aims to explore the intricacies of understanding parental motivations, fostering healthy relationships with your children through Christian values, and examining the impact of your own upbringing on your parenting behaviors. Drawing from teachings and writings of prominent Christians and the book "Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict," this book will equip you with practical insights and spiritual guidance to become a more effective...
4) You're Teaching My Child What?: A Physician Exposes the Lies of Sex Ed and How They Harm Your Child
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Think Sex Ed Is All About The "Facts of Life"? Think Again. If you think sex education is still about the birds and the bees, think again. And it's not about science either. In her shocking exposé, You're Teaching My Child What?, Dr. Miriam Grossman rips back the curtain on sex education today, exposing a sordid truth. Today's sex ed programs aren't based on science; they're based on liberal lies and politically correct propaganda that promote the...
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Rebecca Hagelin lays out 30 simple and concrete actions that parents can implement-one day at a time-to reconnect with their children and restore peace in their home. As a mother of three, a syndicated columnist, and specialist on family, culture, and media issues, Rebecca understands the frustration parents feel. She designed this book with working parents and busy families in mind. Moms and dads can read a chapter at soccer practice or while waiting...
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Being a parent can feel overwhelming and exhausting. So much of the prevailing advice on raising children leaves parents feeling conflicted and confused rather than confident that what they' re doing is best for their children.In The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children, Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson- founders of the Institute of Child Psychology, child psychologists, and moms with an immense social...
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Raising Resilient Kids: A Mindful Guide to Parenting is a comprehensive book that provides practical strategies and insights for parents who want to raise resilient and well-adjusted children. Drawing on the principles of mindfulness, this book offers guidance on how to cultivate a mindful and intentional approach to parenting. It covers a wide range of topics, including setting boundaries, teaching emotional regulation, and fostering a sense of wonder...
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Get the Summary of Tom Papa's We're All in This Together . . . in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "We're All in This Together . . ." by Tom Papa is a humorous and insightful exploration of the human condition, touching on the quirks, imperfections, and shared experiences that unite us. Papa delves into personal anecdotes and observations, ranging from the awkwardness of social interactions and the challenges...
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American families are sick of rudeness, aggression, and unruly behavior. They are searching for ways to cool down society -- and bring up kids who win at life by peaceful, compassionate, and rational means, rather than the opposite. This is the book that casts out a new lifeline to them and speaks positively to their deepest needs and yearnings.
Explaining that kindness is the heart and core of civility and manners in any society, Letitia Baldrige,...
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Good Mom Rules is a labor of love and advocacy designed to help moms identify and conquer the guilt they carry around with them every day. Many moms hold on to "mistakes" they have made or life circumstances that forced them to parent differently than they once imagined. Conquering guilt allows you to live in the present with your children and enjoy motherhood more. This is possible when you have compassion for the younger version of yourself. Releasing...
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So, you have just found out that you are pregnant and expecting a newborn baby? Wonderful!
In a few months, you will meet the little angel that will become the center of your whole world. You are about to embark on a unique adventure, which will transform not only your body but also your personality. It's a really strange feeling, isn't it? Both exciting and terrifying, thrilling and overwhelming. And then comes childbirth - that ultimate miracle...
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An essential survival guide for parents whose children suffer with persistent and often debilitating pain
Approximately ten million children are living with chronic pain. Most people would be surprised at such numbers, but for the parents of these children, the challenge of helping a pain-stricken child live a normal life is a frightening and frustrating reality. Chronic pain in children can manifest as abdominal, migraine, or facial pain. It also...
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Get the Summary of Andrew McCarthy's Walking with Sam in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Walking with Sam" is a memoir by Andrew McCarthy that recounts his pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago with his son, Sam. The journey begins in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, and is filled with minor mishaps and McCarthy's anxieties about fatherhood and masculinity. He hopes the walk will transition their relationship into...
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Get the Summary of Roman Dial's The Adventurers Son in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Roman Dial's memoir, "The Adventurer's Son," chronicles his life from childhood to the harrowing search for his missing son, Cody Roman Dial, in the Costa Rican wilderness. Raised in a family that valued independence and exploration, Roman developed a passion for adventure and the natural world. He pursued this love through climbing,...
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EmPOWERed -Ignite God's Vision for your Life with a Kingdom Mindset.
This book is unique because it examines mindset through an educational and spiritual lens. Jesus is called the greatest teacher that ever was. By following his teaching methods and ways we can function in His kingdom mindset which will activate the success switch in our minds and lives empowering us to fulfill our purpose and make a positive difference in the world. God is our...
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Drawing on her thirty years' experience practicing pediatric and adolescent medicine, teen health expert Dr. Meg Meeker explains why an active father figure is maybe the single most important factor in a young woman's development. In this invaluable guide, Meeker shows how a father can be both counsel and protector for his daughter as she grows into a spiritually and mentally strong young woman.
From cradling his newborn to walking her down the...
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Navigate the complex landscape of modern parenting with guided ease using the insightful wisdom of "Parenting Under Pressure: Keeping Calm Amidst the Storm." This comprehensive book is a survival guide, aiming to equip parents with practical tools and techniques to tackle the multifaceted challenges of parenthood.In the book's early chapters, parents can expect to gain insight into common parenting trials and the demanding nature of parenthood. Readers...
20) June Is Family
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A new Bible verse and devotional about family and relationships through God's love for each day of the month!Start your day off right each morning by studying God's word. Grab your Bible and this new devotional, get cozy, and take a few quiet moments with the Lord to get your day off on the right foot. Or end your day snuggled in bed while you let God speak to your heart.Each day of the month begins with a Bible verse on the topic of family, followed...
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