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Hooked:
new science on how casual sex is affecting our children by
Joseph S. McIlhaney, Jr., MD and Freda McKissic Bush, MD
Society tells us that sex is an act of self-expression, a personal
choice for physical pleasure that can be summed up in the ubiquitous
phrase: “hooking up.” Millions of American teenagers and young
adults are finding that the psychological baggage of such behavior
is having a real and lasting impact on their lives. They are discovering
that “hooking up” is the easy part, but “unhooking” from the bonds
of a sexual relationship can have serious consequences. A practical
look into new scientific research showing how sexual activity
causes the release of brain chemicals which then result in emotional
bonding and a powerful desire to repeat the activity. This book
will help parents and singles understand that “safe sex” isn't
safe at all; that even if they are protected against STD's and
pregnancy, they are still hurting themselves and their partner.
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Celebrating
Faith Year-Round Activities for Catholic Families
Mary Cronk Farrell works as a journalist and author while raising
three children aged 12-to-19. Her articles have been published
in newspapers and magazines like Pockets, Wild Outdoor World,
The Spokesman-Review, The Lutheran and Catholic Parent. She
writes a regular newspaper column on family spirituality called
Everyday Grace which has run for six years in The Inland Register
of the Diocese of Spokane, Washington. It has also been published
in Deleware's The Dialog, The Seattle Northwest Progress, The
Pittsburgh Catholic, and The Idaho Catholic Register. Visit
her website to learn more about Mary and the numerous books
she has written on the Family and Parenting.
Click on
the button on the left to visit Mary
Cronk Farrell's website.
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Suddenly
They're 13 or The Art of Hugging a Cactus -
Claudia and David Arp
This
book helps parents and adolescents make a positive transition
into the teenage years and then keep talking and relating to each
other as teens moves toward adulthood. |
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Anchor
Man by Dr. Steve Farrar
Fathers Confidently Influence Your Succeeding Generations.
Being a father includes the high calling of leading your children
spiritually and anchoring them securely in faith. Steve Farrar,
in Anchor Man, reveals the roles and responsibilities of a father
that will increase your understanding of your place in the family,
society and in the generations to follow. Farrar's unique teaching
style-combining humor and practical advice-enables you to become
all that God intended for you as the leader of your family. |
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The
Key to Your Child's Heart by
Gary Smalley
With more than 10 years on the bestseller lists, respected author
and counselor Gary Smalley shares the secrets of a close-knit
family. Included are ten keys to effective discipline, seven ways
to express loving support, four common parenting styles, twenty-two
ways to motivate a child and much more. Read the book that has
proven steps to help your raise obedient, motivated and loving
children. |
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All
Pro Dad's Play of the Day by
Bryan R. Davis
It's the perfect resource for aspiring All
Pro Dads as well as the women who want to help the men in their
lives become better fathers. The book is broken up into 52 weekly
topics with a total of 365 Plays - so it's perfect for individual
study as well as men's groups in churches, schools and many other
organizations. If you desire to purchase Play of the Day by the
case for your school or church, e-mail bryan@allprodad.com and
he'll guide you on the appropriate discounts. We hope you find
this book an invaluable resource on your journey to being an All
Pro Dad. |
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7
Secrets of Effective Fathers
- Ken Canfield
Drawing
on five years of research, this book provides guidelines for fathers
to strengthen relationships with their children. Available on
audio.
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The
Intentional Family: How to Build Famly Ties in Our Modern World
- William Doherty, Ph.D.
By
carefully cultivating the rituals of connection that bring us
together--from family dinners to vacations, from volunteer work
to religious services--nationally acclaimed family therapist William
Doherty shows readers how they can improve the quality of family
life in today's hurried and fragmented world. THIS BOOK IS OUT
OF PRINT but can be found at Half.com. |
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The
Intentional Family: Simple Rituals to Strengthen Family Ties -
William J. Doherty, Ph. D.
Today's
family is in crisis. Many diverse factors have combined to weaken
its structure in American society: the conflicting needs and schedules
of dual working parents; the ongoing fragmentation of our civic,
cultural, and religious communities; the prevalence of divorce
and remarriage; the advent of technological distractions like
video games and computers. What was once a strong, cohesive unit
has become, in many cases, no more than a loose grouping of individuals
with individual timetables and agendas. However, now more that
ever before, we have the freedom to shape the kind of family we
want, rather that an obligation to conform to inflexible concepts
of what a family should be. |
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Queen
Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip,
Boyfriends, and Other Realities of Adolescence -
Rosalind Wiseman
Queen
Bees and Wannabes has already generated a storm of publicity attention.
Author Rosalind Wiseman, her book, and her work with adolescent
girls have been profiled in a New York Times Magazine cover story
as well as on The Oprah Show, Good Morning America, and CNN. Like
Reviving Ophelia, the pioneering book in this genre, Queen Bees
and Wannabes now stands to enjoy its greatest success in paperback.
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"Mom,
They're Teasing Me"- Helping Your Child Solve Social Problems
- Michael
Thompson, Ph.D.
Through
vividly written case studies and a reader-friendly Q&A format,
this volume is full of specific, how-to advice for parents to
help their children navigate the sometimes harsh terrain of social
cruelty at school and in their neighborhood. |
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From
A Mother's Heart - Stories of God's Faithfulness -
Edited by Theresa Difato -Word Among Us Press
Mothers
share honestly about how to deal with real life issues from a
faith perspective. Topics include the vocation of motherhood,
relating to God and to our children, dealing with loss, and healing
and forgiveness. Filled with hope and wisdom. Questions for discussion
or prayer were written by Sr. Paula Hagan, O.S.B., founder of
Ministry of Moms’ Sharing.
Click
the book cover to purchase on line. Search for Sister Paula Hagan
and her books will appear. |
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Dear
Heart, Come Home - The Path of Midlife Spirituality -
Joyce Rupp
Midlife is more than a crisis. It is a summons to grow and a challenge
to change. Midlife beckons one inward. It is a move to interiority,
a passage to the deeper places where we discover our authenticity,
where we realize both our limitations and our grandeur. It is
here that we come home to our truest Self. We take our external
experiences with us to the inside and look at our life. We evaluate
our goals, hopes, dreams, beliefs, behaviors, experiences - all
that has marked us and contributed to the person we have become
- and we ask ourselves: "Is this the person I want to be in the
future?" |
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Raising
Kids Who Care - About Themselves, About Their World, About Each
Other - Kathleen O'Connell-Chesto
Chesto offers specific ideas and suggestions
based on her considerable research, study, and, best of all, personal
experience. Never one to offer glib answers, Chesto reaches deep
to suggest how to lead a child through sibling rivalry, how to
deal with lying as a coping skill, what to do about crises of
divorce, sex, and latchkey situations. "Affluence is placing a
great strain on our ability as families to teach self-sacrifice,"
says Chesto. "Sharing works best when there is not enough. . .
. A television for every room and separate phone lines may eliminate
arguments, but it also inhibits community and the possibility
of learning to live for and with others. Raising Kids Who Care
is a resource for parents and anyone who works with kids in the
skills needed to motivate kids who will care about themselves,
the world they live in, and about the people they encounter in
the course of their daily lives . |
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Growing
Compassionate Kids - Helping Kids See Beyond Their Backyard -
Jan Johnson
Johnson shows parents how to integrate compassion-building activities
into daily family life. She draws from her own experience raising
kids as well as the experience of many others who sought ways
to raise kids who care about others. Johnson says there are many
side benefits to involving our children in compassionate activities,
including becoming better parents ourselves. Says Johnson, "When
you're volunteering at a soup kitchen you end up not fussing so
much at your kids. It helps put your priorities in order and theirs,
too." She offers many easy-to-adopt suggestions such as packing
lunches for homeless people before going off on errands so you
can hand them out when people ask for spare change. |
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More
Than Meets the Eye - Finding God in the Creases of Family Life
- Mary Jo Pedersen, Thomas Greisen,
Ronald Wasikowski
Is God's love really present in our lives
every moment of the day? You bet! More Than Meets the Eye will
awaken a family's awareness of God in all kinds of places and
common experiences--birthday parties, the laundry, a gravesite,
Saturday nights with Grandma and Grandpa, and more. Real-life
stories, along with helpful reflections and meaningful rituals,
evoke the feelings, thoughts, memories, and associations that
provide a recognition of God in family life. An outline of the
reflection process helps individuals, families, or groups of families
delve deeper into their own stories to find a loving and merciful
God within them. |
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What
Kids Really Want That Money Can't Buy by
Betsy Taylor
This book arrives at just the right moment for parents worried
that they are raising the "I want" generation. Taylor's advice
ranges from simple, everyday things parents can do to more sophisticated
approaches, such as teaching media literacy and financial skills
to their children to fight this problem. Along the way, she enlists
the voices and stories of parents and educators on the front line
in this "war" against consumerism. She also promotes the philosophy
of how to have "more fun" with "less stuff" by returning to simple
and meaningful rituals like dinner conversation and nature outings.
Striving toward a life in which the "hand, heart, and homemade"
is highly valued, this inspirational guide from Betsy Taylor offers
a much needed helping hand. |
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Drawing
Families Together - Jill and
Neal Kimball, Doctors Michael and Stacey Dunn
Starting with a special introduction by
former first lady, Barbara Bush, this book is a complete guide
for building family unity from cover to cover. The authors have
compiled this no-nonsense book in a step-by-step, easy-to-follow
format that can help any family reconnect. What began as a simple
idea to help their family re-knit has become a way for all families
to plan activities, build values and strengthen spirits. And it’s
as easy as sitting down to dinner. |
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Ten
Things Teen Should Know About Marriage -
The Dibble Fund - Relationship Skills For Teens
Clear and concise, these research based pamphlets help teens see
what they can do today to help their marriage tomorrow. The Dibble
Fund and the National Marriage Project.
One pamphlet FREE with every order.
Extra pamphlets available in packs of 50 for $18.
If you would like to receive 1 free pamphlet, please send a self-addressed,
stamped envelope to: The Dibble Fund for Marriage Education P.O.
Box 7881 Berkeley, CA 94707
Or click on
the pamphlet on the left to view an online copy. The online version
is a pdf file requiring Adobe Acrobat for viewing. |
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