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The Best-Kept Secrets of Parenting: 18 Principles that Can Change Everything
by Brad Wilcox Jerrick RobbinsA father of nine children and the founder of Familius. com, Christopher Robbins (the Pater Familius) pens his thoughts on how to be happy while raising children in such a way that we embrace the imperfect system we call parenthood. We laugh, we cry, we debate and finally agree that parenthood is a unique and individual journey that reveals far more about ourselves than any other pursuit.
The Better Man
by Amy VastineThis might be his last chance at fatherhood... Kendall Montgomery's six-year-old son has barely spoken in the past year, locked in his world of silent grief. Then one day, he spots his dead father across a crowded street. Max Jordan moved to Chicago to be closer to his own son and prove he can be a better father than his deadbeat dad. His striking resemblance to Kendall's husband and his track record with fatherhood make her determined to keep her distance...until Max helps her little boy come out of his shell. But can she trust him with their future? How can she be sure he won't take off just when they need him most?
The Better Mom Devotional: Shaping Our Hearts as We Shape Our Homes – 100 Daily Devotions to Encourage Your Soul and Overcome Mom Guilt
by Ruth SchwenkFind freedom from mom guilt, the myth of perfection, and endless to-do lists.As a mom, you want to give your best to your family. Motherhood is incredibly rewarding, yet its challenges can leave you feeling anxious, inadequate, and overwhelmed with mom guilt. Trusted author Ruth Schwenk of Pressing Pause and The Better Mom blog will help you learn to give yourself grace as you grow in wisdom with The Better Mom Devotional.As a busy mom of four kids, Ruth understands the stress of raising a family and trying to do it all perfectly, but she has uncovered a secret: becoming a better mom doesn't start with what you are doing but with who God is inviting you to become.In The Better Mom Devotional, 100 devotions filled with Scripture, prayers, and reflection questions will help you discover:How God uses motherhood to change you from the inside outIntentional ways to deepen your faith in any season of parentingThe true calling of motherhood: training, disciplining, and loving your children wellThe life-giving impact of honest, loving friendships This devotional is a great fit for:Mothers of small children and teenagersSmall groups, women's Bible study groups, and personal daily reflectionMother's Day, birthdays, and holiday gifting With Ruth's encouragement, you can overcome mom guilt, stop trying to be the perfect mom, let go of the endless to-do list of motherhood, and experience the most challenging but rewarding adventure yet--becoming The Better Mom.
The Better Mom: Growing in Grace between Perfection and the Mess
by Ruth SchwenkMothering is messy. Our joy and hope in raising children doesn’t change the reality that being a mom can be frustrating, stressful, and tiring. But just as God is using us to shape our children, God is using our children and motherhood to shape us. In The Better Mom, author Ruth Schwenk, herself a mother of four children, encourages us with the good news that there is more to being a mom than the extremes of striving for perfection or simply embracing the mess. We don’t need to settle for surviving our kids’ childhood. We can grow through it.With refreshing and heartfelt honesty Ruth emboldens moms to:Find freedom and walk confidently in purposeCreate a God-honoring home environment Overcome unhealthy and destructive emotions such as anger, anxiety, and moreAvoid glorifying the mess of mom-ing or idolizing perfectionCultivate life-giving friendships At the heart of The Better Mom is the message that Jesus calls us to live not a weary life, but a worthy life. We don’t have to settle for either being apathetic or struggling to be perfect. Both visions of motherhood go too far. Ruth offers a better option. She says, “It’s okay to come as we are, but what we’re called to do and be is far too important to stay there! The way to becoming a better mom starts not with what we are doing, but with who God is inviting us to become."
The Between
by David HofmeyrIn this rip-roaring, world-bending adventure across the grand multiverse, one girl will stop at nothing to bring her best friend home. Seventeen-year-old Ana Moon is having a rough week. It starts with a fight after school, then suspension, followed by mandatory psych visits. Still, Ana hopes therapy will help her with another problem--the disturbing feeling that someone, or something, is following her.Then, during a shocking train crash, life goes from bad to bizarre. In the space of mere seconds, Ana's best friend is gone—taken right in front of her eyes by an incredible, terrifying beast.Seeking answers, Ana joins forces with the mysterious Malik and his covert clan to find her friend and return home. But there's a larger war under way, and unimaginable evil lurks in the shadows. If they hope to make it home, Ana and her friends must gather the strength to fight—or face the collapse of the universe as they know it.
The Bible Answer Book: Volume 2 (The Bible Answer Book)
by Hank HanegraaffThe Bible Answer Book Volume 1 covered 81 of the top questions that Hank Hangegraaff, the Bible Answer Man, has answered in his ministry. Now he's coming back in Volume II with more questions and answers. Selected from among the thousands of topics he's addressed over the years, topics include family, faith, fear, sin, salvation, and many more issues vital to better understanding God. Each question is approached in Hanegraaff's scholarly, concise, yet easy-to-understand style, and he even suggests additional sources for readers who want to explore the topics further.
The Bible Cure For Colds, Flu, and Sinus Infections
by Don ColbertDr. Don Colbert, a medical doctor with extensive training in family medicine and nutrition medicine shares advice on overcoming colds, flu, and sinus infections. Combining the latest scientific research with the power of Scripture, he advocates a two-pronged approach for treating and preventing respiratory diseases. He also gives advice on building a strong immune system and preventing illness in general.
The Bible Explorer's Guide People and Places: 1,000 Amazing Facts and Photos
by ZondervanFrom the world&’s leading Bible publisher, comes The Bible Explorer&’s Guide People and Places: 1,000 Amazing Facts and Photos. Packed with fun facts and full-color photos, illustrations, and maps, this book brings to life key Bible characters and places such as:The first people: Adam and EveKings and queens: King Solomon and the Queen of ShebaWarriors: Deborah and SamsonProphets: Elijah and ElishaThe tall and the small: David and GoliathThe ancient worldJerusalemAnd more!The perfect reference for reluctant readers and visual learners interested in discovering the history of the Bible and its people, The Bible Explorer&’s Guide People and Places will fascinate children 8 and up.
The Bible Explorer's Guide: 1,000 Amazing Facts and Photos
by Nancy I. SandersWhat did Noah&’s Ark really look like? Who was David and whom did he fight? What would it look like if you lived in Jerusalem in the 1st century? Get up close and personal with everyday life during Bible times through photos, maps, and illustrations of the people, places, and buildings of the Bible. From ancient customs and photos of ancient artifacts, to major festivals, customs, and 1st century food—each two-page spread is filled with images and drawings that help bring life to the people and places we could once only read about. With fascinating but brief text and full-color captivating images, this is a reference kids will come back to again and again because it is truly a one-of-a-kind Bible experience.Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds, places and tastes of Bible times … it&’s a journey you will never forget!The Bible Explorer&’s Guide:Is packed full of 1,000 amazing facts and fascinating photos showing everyday life during Bible timesFeatures gorgeous full-color photography of people, places, and artifacts in 1st century JerusalemIncludes a Bible timeline and a who's who section with mini-biographies of people from both the Old and New TestamentsContains sections such as "Problems and Plagues in Egypt", "Trumpets, Feasts, and Holy Days", and "Enter the Gates of the Holy City&”Is a great addition to any home or school library
The Bible in 52 Weeks for Families: A Yearlong Bible Study (Bible in 52 Weeks)
by Rev. Dr. Wes BixbyA journey through the Bible to nurture your family's faith This book features a yearlong reading plan designed to guide your family through the entire Bible—a few verses at a time. With weekly commentaries, discussion questions, and activities, it will spark exciting conversations and inspire every family member to apply God's teachings to their own life. All you need is a Bible—Every week's entry includes six daily readings from your Bible (with a day to catch up), a brief lesson on the theme for the week, a few questions to talk through, and a fun activity for the whole family to try. Touch on every chapter—Explore every verse of the Bible over the course of a year with a simple schedule that only requires about 15 minutes of reading each day and one study session each week. Made for families—Lessons are appropriate for all ages, so even young children can join in on the conversation. Connect with His Word and spend quality time together with this Bible study guide for families.
The Bible in 52 Weeks for Families: A Yearlong Bible Study (Bible in 52 Weeks)
by Rev. Dr. Wes BixbyAn interactive, yearlong journey through the entire Bible for families—Part of the USA Today bestselling series with the original The Bible in 52 Weeks!Make Bible study even more meaningful by getting the whole family involved! This Bible study guide features a weekly reading plan to lead your family through the entire Bible, a few verses at a time. With weekly insights, discussion questions, and activities, it will spark deeper conversations about faith and inspire every family member to use God's teachings in their own life.All you need is your Bible—Dive into a new entry each week that includes six daily readings from your Bible (and a day to rest), a brief lesson on the theme for the week, a few questions to talk through, and a fun activity to try.One year of reflection—Touch on every chapter of the Bible over the course of a year with a simple schedule that only requires about fifteen minutes of reading each day and one study session each week.Made for families— These lessons are appropriate for all ages so adults, teens, and even young children can learn and grow in their faith.Study with the bestselling series—Find more ways to connect to His word with The Bible in 52 Weeks for Men and the mega-popular, USA Today bestselling The Bible in 52 Weeks for women.Bring your family closer together and closer to God with this yearlong Bible study!
The Big Bath House
by Kyo MaclearA joyful celebration of Japanese cultural traditions and body positivity as a young girl visits a bath house with her grandmother and auntiesNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY New York Public Library • NPR • Publishers Weekly • Kirkus Reviews • Horn Book • The American Library Association • ALA Rise: A Feminist Book ProjectYou'll walk down the street / Your aunties sounding like clip-clopping horses / geta-geta-geta / in their wooden sandals / Until you arrive... / At the bath house / The big bath house. In this celebration of Japanese culture and family and naked bodies of all shapes and sizes, join a little girl--along with her aunties and grandmother--at a traditional bath house. Once there, the rituals leading up to the baths begin: hair washing, back scrubbing, and, finally, the wood barrel drumroll. Until, at last, it's time, and they ease their bodies--their creased bodies, newly sprouting bodies, saggy, jiggly bodies--into the bath. Ahhhhhh! With a lyrical text and gorgeous illustrations, this picture book is based on Kyo Maclear's loving memories of childhood visits to Japan, and is an ode to the ties that bind generations of women together.
The Big Beautiful
by Pamela DuncanCalamity and comedy, tenderness and rage, and a mighty love are at the heart of this remarkable sequel to "Moon Women. " Readers will rejoice in the triumph of Duncan's beautifully rendered journey of self-discovery and boundless faith.
The Big Book of "Why" for Parents: 75 Tips and Tricks for New Parents
by Dr. Clifford Dale James IIIA quick-to-use resource for first-time parents on why newborns don't take baths, why one should burp their baby, why a newborn has constant gas, and much more!Most new parents approach their upcoming adventure with mixed feelings of excitement and trepidation. There are so many questions that seem to be unanswered about their newborns and toddlers.Wouldn&’t it be great to have a book that helps answer those questions—especially the medically-based ones—by a board-certified pediatrician in a unique question-and-answer format?In The Big Book of &“Why&” for Parents, Dr. Clifford James does just that. Some of the most common parenting questions he addresses include:· Why isn't my breastmilk coming in?· Why is my baby constipated?· Why can't I give my baby honey?· Why shouldn't I strive to be the perfect parent?· Why does my child have night terrors?· Why won't my doctor just call in an antibiotic when my child is sick?· Why do I need to take away the bottle or pacifier?· And many more!
The Big Book of Baby-Led Weaning: 105 Organic, Healthy Recipes to Introduce Your Baby to Solid Foods
by Aubrey Phelps MS, RDN, CLCYour all-in-one guide to baby led weaning with organic foods Introducing your baby to solid foods is a big step in raising an independent eater. While transitioning to these new foods can feel daunting, it doesn't have to be. This baby led weaning book offers organic recipes and expert advice. You'll learn the basics of baby led weaning and gain the confidence to safely feed your growing child. Introduce baby to new flavors and textures with step-by-step guidance and at-a-glance allergen info. You'll prepare delicious organic meals and snacks with textures that change to match your child's expanding palette. Use this baby led weaning cookbook to find: BLW 101—Confidently introduce baby to solid foods with a comprehensive introduction and detailed guidance. Organic meal plans—Take the guesswork out of mealtime with sample menus, as well as organic buying guides and money-saving tips. Stage-by-stage development—Discover recipes and meal-planning advice tailored to your baby's changing tastes and eating ability. Get the information you need to start your baby's healthy relationship with food in this complete baby led weaning book.
The Big Book of Balloon Art: More Than 100 Fun Sculptures
by Gerry GiovincoThe easiest-to-follow and most comprehensive balloon-sculpting treasury available, this amazing book is packed with over 100 unique designs. Gerry Giovinco presents step-by-step cartoons and schematics that anyone can use to recreate these sculptures. You can start out small with a one-balloon dog and a princess hat and build up to a monkey in a tree, an intricate motorcycle, and reproductions of classic cartoon characters. Gerry clearly explains and shows the sizes of the bubbles you'll need to make as you build your sculpture from the knot up, and he demonstrates the unique folds and twists that result in finished works of art — and instant smiles.Gerry Giovinco is an acclaimed artist, cartoonist, and entertainer. In his clown persona, Captain Visual, he performs and teaches the craft of balloon sculpting throughout the country. The Big Book of Balloon Art is simple enough for kids, and it's great for parents and teachers too. Even seasoned performers will find it a practical and fun-filled way to improve their skills.
The Big Book of Birth
by Erica LyonAt last-everything expecting moms need to know about giving birth Childbirth is one of the most significant events of any woman's life-and for many, also a source of enormous anxiety and fear. In The Big Book of Birth renowned childbirth educator and Realbirth Center founder Erica Lyon offers an antidote to that fear with a comprehensive and up- to-date guide to childbirth. Drawing from more than a decade of teaching expecting parents what really to expect, Lyon fills the void that currently exists in childbirth literature, offering clear, current, objective advice on everything from choosing your doctor or midwife, to the realities of assisted and cesarean births, to the many different pain-coping options you can use during delivery and proven techniques that can help you relax and often speed along your labor. The Big Book of Birth guides women through the four stages of labor, dispelling misconceptions and providing a wealth of objective information in a warm, welcoming, and well- organized format. A long-overdue resource, The Big Book of Birth gives expectant mothers the knowledge they need to approach childbirth with confidence and joy. .
The Big Book of Dad Jokes: 800 Unbearable, Groan-Inducing One-Liners, Puns, and Riddles to Make You the King of Subpar Comedy
by Joe KerzHundreds and Hundreds of Jokes that Will Drive Your Family Crazy Nothing is more hilarious for moms, sons, and daughters than the bad jokes dads tell. (Well, at least he thinks they're hilarious . . .) Have you ever noticed when you&’re out to dinner and your dad takes it upon himself to antagonize your server with a lame joke? Has he ever made a pun that made everyone at a family gathering roll their eyes? Has he ever made a corny comment about things simply lying around the house? If you answered &“yes&” to any of the following, you&’re not alone. Dad jokes are at the center of all dad interactions and the core of every dad&’s persona. This comedic compendium compiles more than eight hundred of the best jokes dads can use to hone their craft and ensure maximum eye rolling. Included within are jokes such as:Did you hear about the restaurant on the moon? Great food; no atmosphere. Did you hear about the kidnapping at school? It&’s fine, he woke up. What did the judge say when the skunk walked in the court room? Odor in the court. What do you call an elephant that doesn&’t matter? An irrelephant.What kind of tea is hard to swallow? Reality. With Dad Jokes, give your dad the gift of becoming the least funny/most "punny" guy in the room.
The Big Book of Dyslexia Activities for Kids and Teens: 100+ Creative, Fun, Multi-sensory and Inclusive Ideas for Successful Learning
by Gavin Reid Nick Guise Jennie GuisePacked with fun, creative and multi-sensory activities, this resource will help children and teenagers with dyslexia become successful learners across the curriculum.The authors provide over one hundred tried-and-tested fun and imaginative activities and ideas to unlock the learning of children and teenagers with dyslexia in creative ways. The book is split into parts addressing literacy, numeracy, learning and cross curricular subjects. With fun activities like 'Spelling Ping-Pong' and 'Class Got Talent', it focuses on key skills such as listening, memory, spelling, writing and key board skills.Each activity includes a 'red herring' that will keep dyslexic children and teenagers entertained, extending them in interesting ways that will appeal to those who think outside of the box. Brimming with imaginative ideas, The Big Book of Dyslexia Activities is an essential toolkit for any teacher or parent working with children and young people with dyslexia.
The Big Book of Easy Suppers: 270 Delicious Recipes for Casual Everyday Cooking
by Maryana VollstedtAn “invaluable [and] enormous assortment of easy-to-follow recipes that make putting dinner on the table a stress-free . . . welcoming any level of cook” (Publishers Weekly).What busy mom or dad isn’t looking for the Big Easy? Enter the next title in the popular Big Book series, an essential volume for anyone who needs to race home and get dinner on the table. With more than 270 recipes at the ready, cooking dinner will be a pleasure every night of the week. Each chapter offers a full range of choices, from soups and salads to hearty entrees and side dishes to stir-fries and grilled favorites. And a selection of simple desserts makes an already sweet deal even sweeter. For easy recipes and big taste, look no further than The Big Book of Easy Suppers.
The Big Book of Major Mum Hacks: 150 simple tips and tricks to help you boss family life!
by Casey Major-BunceMake family life even more fun and easier for everyone with these creative hacks that save you time and money! Time is so precious when you're a mum. It's something you can't buy and it's something there never seems to be enough of. We can feel like we are failing if we can't do it all.What I'm sharing in my first book are ways that have helped me to navigate motherhood; saved me money, my sanity and, most importantly, my time. Which means less time spent stressing on things like the school run, long car journeys, holidays or mid-week meals and more time spent having fun as a family.My hacks probably began in my own childhood and I love sharing them now, like recipes being passed to the next generation.So here are 150 ways that I hope make your life easier, giving you more time to make wonderful memories with your own family.Casey x
The Big Book of Major Mum Hacks: 150 simple tips and tricks to help you boss family life!
by Casey Major-BunceMake family life even more fun and easier for everyone with these creative hacks that save you time and money! Time is so precious when you're a mum. It's something you can't buy and it's something there never seems to be enough of. We can feel like we are failing if we can't do it all.What I'm sharing in my first book are ways that have helped me to navigate motherhood; saved me money, my sanity and, most importantly, my time. Which means less time spent stressing on things like the school run, long car journeys, holidays or mid-week meals and more time spent having fun as a family.My hacks probably began in my own childhood and I love sharing them now, like recipes being passed to the next generation.So here are 150 ways that I hope make your life easier, giving you more time to make wonderful memories with your own family.Casey x
The Big Book of Organic Baby Food: Baby Purées, Finger Foods, and Toddler Meals For Every Stage (Organic Foods for Baby and Toddler)
by Stephanie Middleberg MS, RD, CDNFeed your baby a healthy, homemade diet with 200+ recipes for purees, solid foods, and whole meals.Keeping track of proper nutrition at each stage of your baby's development—let alone preparing wholesome foods to match—is overwhelming for any parent. The Big Book of Organic Baby Food is here to take the guesswork out of feeding, with a huge selection of natural, organic, and irresistible baby food recipes to nourish your baby from infancy through the toddler years and beyond.Get more than other baby food books with:Guidance for every age and stage—Each section includes an overview of the developmental changes to expect at that age, and convenient tips to help you make the best nutritional choices for your child. A simple transition to solid food—Begin with more than 150 recipes for purees, smoothies, and finger foods that will help your little one make the transition to eating solid foods. Beyond baby food—When your child is ready, you'll find 70+ basic-but-delicious recipes that the whole family can eat! From single-ingredient purees to full meals, this baby food cookbook is your one-stop stop for complete childhood nutrition.
The Big Book of Parenting Solutions: 101 Answers to Your Everyday Challenges and Wildest Worries (Child Development #1)
by Michele BorbaThe Today show expert &“tackles 101 issues ranging from sibling rivalry, lying and peer pressure to cell-phone use and TV addiction . . . Indispensable&” (Publishers Weekly). A recommended read for moms by Working Mother magazine. In this down-to-earth guide, parenting expert Michele Borba offers advice for dealing with children&’s difficult behavior and hot button issues including biting, temper tantrums, cheating, bad friends, inappropriate clothing, sex, drugs, peer pressure, and much more. Written for parents of kids age 3-13, this book offers easy-to-implement advice for the most important challenges parents face with kids from toddlers to tweens. Includes immediate solutions to the most common childhood problems and challenges Written by Today&’s resident parenting expert Michele Borba Offers clear step-by-step guidance for solving difficult childhood behaviors and family conflicts Contains a wealth of advice that is easy-to-follow and gets quick results Author has written outstanding parenting books including Building Moral Intelligence, No More Misbehavin&’, Don&’t Give Me that Attitude, and more Each of the 101 issues includes clear questions, specific step-by-step solutions, and advice that is age appropriate. &“Moms and dads have come to rely on Dr. Borba for advice on issues large and small. The Big Book of Parenting Solutions is an indispensable, comprehensive, and authoritative guide to the wonderful and sometimes wacky world of parenthood. You&’ll find yourself dipping into it for answers again and again.&” —Dana Points, Editor-in-Chief, Parents Magazine &“The easy-to-use problem/solution format will have you battling your biggest parenting crises with confidence.&” —Working Mother
The Big Book of Plant-Based Baby Food: 300 Healthy, Plant-Based Recipes Perfect for Your Baby and Toddler
by Tamika L GardnerBaby food finally goes plant-based in this cookbook featuring 300 easy, delicious recipes that any parent can make to ensure their babies and toddlers get all the nutrients they need…without any of the ingredients they don&’t.Every parent wants to make sure their baby is eating the freshest, healthiest food possible, whether their baby is eating mashes and purees or simple finger foods. The Big Book of Plant-Based Baby Food makes preparing baby food easier than ever with these 300 simple, plant-forward recipes that give your children the nutrients they need, all while being delicious to eat! Focused entirely on whole, natural foods from plant-based sources, this book includes recipes like: -Basic baby-approved purees that feature a wide range of fruits and veggies, from the simplest applesauce to a tasty garden vegetable and lentil mash -Functional snacks like teething biscuits for babies to chew or homemade puffed treats that toddlers will love to pick up for improved motor skills -And finger foods that sound so delicious you&’ll want to try them yourself, like sweet potato fries, strawberry raspberry muffins, and whole wheat mac &‘n&’ cheese These easy, appetizing recipes will ensure that your kids are getting all the nutrients they need with ingredients you love!