ABCs for Daddy! explores one positive character trait for each letter of the alphabet. Each positive character trait is showcased with a quote and a short sketch of the person quoted. ABCs for Daddy! serves as a meaningful resource for use in group or individual meetings with fathers.
ABCs for Me! promotes the building of the whole person through early introduction to core attributes. The positive character traits, or attributes, support Social and Emotional Learning as well as many areas in the early learning and primary school standards. Ideal workbook for ages 6-8 with an accompanying interactive strategies workbook available for the new learner, 4-5 years of age.
More than a book, The ABC's of Becoming Super Parents: Opening the Door to the Best Children and a More Civilized Society is a message to the many dysfunctional parents of today on how to raise the best children--the children who will create a more civilized society.
For the parent-child interaction, there are no textbooks, no written tests, no diplomas and degrees – only experience, life’s many demands, and finally the satisfaction of strong and loving bonds. ABCs of Parenting echoes many of the concerns of everyday parenting. The book offers suggestions, solutions, and most importantly, food for thought – for all those for whom being a parent or a godparent is a demanding, dynamic and hugely rewarding role. The book touches on various age groups, from toddler to teenager. Written by a family counsellor who is also a writer and editor, each topic provides key insights on a wide range of topics. There’s literally something for every letter of the alphabet: from A for Apologies to Z for Zombies. ABCs of Parenting holds many Universal Truths that are contained within us all but are often forgotten in the hurly-burly of everyday parenting. Devoid of jargon and judgements, the book is an enjoyable as well as illuminating read, cover to cover.
Join USA Today bestselling author Tricia Goyer and her family of eleven as they embark on a yearlong quest to eliminate grumbling from their home and discover a happier, healthier, and more grateful approach to living life. The Goyer home--with two parents, eight kids, and one eighty-eight-year-old grandmother with dementia--is never without noise, mess, activity, and, often, complaining. And it's not just the kids grumbling. After adding seven children in less than six years through adoption, the Goyer family decided to move out of survival mode and tackle the impossible: a grumble-free year. The Grumble-Free Year will give you the tools you need to: Go with the flow when life gets in the way of your plans Discover what really matters to you and your family Thrive, not just survive, as a family In The Grumble-Free Year, the Goyers invite you into their journey as they go complaint-free and discover what it looks like to develop hearts of gratitude. They share their plans, successes, failures, and all the lessons they learn along the way, offering real-life action steps based in scripture so that you can also uncover a heart that is truly thankful. Praise for The Grumble-Free Year: "The Grumble-Free Year is about becoming more than just grateful. It's about learning how to see beyond the words to uncover what is really happening in the heart of our children and, equally important, ourselves. With humility and authenticity, Tricia Goyer invites us into her home to learn how to live grumble-free and paints a beautiful picture of the transformation process that evolves through a steadfast commitment, even with a few detours along the way." --Elisa Pulliam, life coach and founder of MoretoBe.com "When Tricia talks, I listen. That's because whatever she writes about, she has intimately lived. But instead of presenting as a perfect expert, Tricia pulls up a chair beside you as another woman facing the same battles. The Grumble-Free Year is a guide that gives you practical ways to develop a practice of gratitude and to foster respect in relationships. You will feel understood, challenged, and empowered to live a grumble-free lifestyle." --Sarah Bragg, host of the podcasts Surviving Sarah and Raising Boys & Girls
Jo tames the wildest toddlers, sorts out the bolshiest kids and turns warring tribes into loving, relaxed families. In this book she addresses a wide range of new issues, from single parenting, divorce and bereavement, to how to take the stress out of the school run. She introduces new techniques to improve family dynamics and she provides the depth and detail to make sure you can put her methods successfully into action, right from the word go.
“A” is for more than just Apple in this exuberant and interactive alphabet book from the creators of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. “A is for Apple…” but what else does it stand for? There are Avalanches of things that start with “A”: Artichokes! Airplanes! Aliens! What about C? D? E, F, and G? There are Cans of things that start with C, Dozens of Ds, Endless Es, whole Flocks of Fs, and, you guessed it, Globs of Gs. No sir, this is not your typical alphabet book. Filled with clever alliteration and vibrant illustrations, readers can sleuth their way through this vocabulary-expanding picture book and just might find their vocabulary reaching…excessive…heights.
In the book of Proverbs, King Solomon left us a treasure trove of practical principles for daily living. The ardent pursuit of wisdom is every Chistian’s calling! Wisdom “is a tree of life to those who embrace her. Those who lay hold of her will be blessed.” (Proverbs 3:18) Ray Pritchard has arranged The ABC’s of Wisdom into 100 short devotional readings with application questions for discussion. Though brief, these thoughts run deep and will spur you to grow in faith and love for God.
From babysitting schedules to dealing with stepchildren to long-distance grandparenting, this book covers everything that today's grandmas and grandpas need to know--in a warm, witty style that can help anyone feel relaxed and reassured in this new family role.Written by a grandmother who's authored fourteen previous books, Grandparenting ABCs discusses the newest developments in pregnancy and childbirth, makes suggestions for the most useful baby gifts and the best books, music, and toys for each stage of growth, explores the emotions that may come with this important life passage--and offers a road map through one of life's most joyful journeys, letting grandparents pass on a legacy of love to the newest generation.