A perennial bestseller, now revised and updated for a newgeneration of fathers, this readable, inspiring guide to the worldof infants, toddlers, and preschoolers is an indispensable treasuryof advice, ideas, and suggestions.
Does your child know how to use a check book? Boil an egg? Dothe laundry? Read a map? Homeschooler Christine Field helps parentssystematically teach kids - from preschool to the teen years - whatthey need to know to thrive as adults.
No Parent or Educator Can Afford to Ignore This GroundbreakingWork! Bestselling authors H. Stephen Glenn and Jane Nelsen have helpedhundreds of thousands of parents raise capable, independentchildren with Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-IndulgentWorld. On its tenth anniversary, this parenting classic returnswith fresh, up-to-date information to offer you inspiring andworkable ideas for developing a trusting relationship withchildren, as well as the skills to implement the necessarydiscipline to help your child become a responsible adult. Those who think in terms of leniency versus strictness will besurprised. This book goes beyond these issues to teach children tobe responsible and self-reliant—not through outer-directedconcerns, such as fear and intimidation, but through inner-directedbehavior, such as feeling accountable for one's commitments.Inside, you'll discover how to instill character-building valuesand traits in your child that last a lifetime. "During these turbulent day
Simple Ideas, Lasting Love Between busy schedules and long days, expressing love can fall by the wayside. We forget to compliment, to give gifts "just because," to linger in our embrace. The things that say "I love you" seem to either not get said or not get through. This is a book about saying it-and hearing it-clearly. No gimmicks. No psychoanalyzing. Just learning to express love in your spouse's language. With over 10 million copies sold, The 5 Love Languages ? has transformed countless relationships. Its ideas are simple and conveyed with clarity and humor, making this book as practical as it is personable. You'll be inspired by real-life stories and Dr. Gary Chapman's commonsense yet perceptive insights on relationships. Reading this book feels like taking a walk with a wise friend. Applying it will change your relationship forever-starting today. ,"Marriage is hard enough for the everyday civilian. But imagine marriage when you're separated by thousands of miles. when one of you daily f
