Bringing Up Boys

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Dobson, Dr. James

With so much confusion about the role of men in our society, it's no wonder so many parents and teachers are asking questions about how to bring up boys. Why are so many boys in crisis? What qualities should we be trying to instil in young males? Our culture has vilified masculinity and, as a result, an entire generation of boys is growing up without a clear idea of what it means to be a man.

The New Dare to Discipline

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Dobson, Dr. James

From the long hair and bell-bottoms of the Woodstock generation to the spiked hair and pierced ears of the MTV crowd, the challenge of helping children mature into responsible adults hasn't changed. But this bestseller has! First published in 1970, it's now revised to offer today's parents Dobson's wise, up-to-the-minute counsel on raising confident, self-controlled kids.

The New Strong-Willed Child

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Dobson, Dr. James

They come into the world smoking a cigar and yelling about the temperature in the delivery room. As toddlers, their greatest delights include painting the carpet with Mom's makeup and trying to flush the family cat down the toilet. As older children and teenagers, they are irritable, defiant, and seemingly bent on challenging all forms of authority. Challenging as they are to raise, strong-willed children can grow up to be men and women of strong character - if lovingly guided with understanding and the right kind of discipline.

On Becoming Birth Wise

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Ezzo, Gary and Anne Marie

Written as an outgrowth of a Christian childbirth course (Birth By Design) created in 1989 by a group of health-care providers knowledgeable and skilled in labour and delivery - this book explores the medical options available from high-tech intervention to natural childbirth.

On Becoming Baby Wise II

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Ezzo, Gary and Anne Marie

Co-authored by paediatrician Robert Bucknam, M.D. and Gary Ezzo. This is the book equivalent to the Preparation for the Toddler Years (Let the Children Come Along the Toddler Way) curriculum. Similar to On Becoming Babywise, it was written for a broader audience, and co-authored by a board certified paediatrician, but contains the same principles.

On Becoming Toddler Wise

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Ezzo, Gary and Anne Marie

Co-authored by paediatrician Robert Bucknam, M.D. and Gary Ezzo. This book is a new addition to the "On Becoming" series, and adds vital information concerning training children through the toddler years.

Potty Training 1-2-3

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Ezzo, Gary and Anne Marie

Co-authored by Gary Ezzo and Anne Marie Ezzo, RN. Subtitled: "What Works, How it Works, Why it Works" this is a complete guide to potty training and gives a balanced and thorough coverage of the subject. Drawing on the wisdom of the medical profession as well as countless parents, the Ezzos provide timeless wisdom for those who are working on potty training their children.

On Becoming Preschool Wise

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Ezzo, Gary and Anne Marie

Co-authored by paediatrician Robert Bucknam, M.D. and Gary Ezzo. This book is another new addition to the "On Becoming" series, and again provides critical information to parents of preschoolers (3-5 years old).

On Becoming Child Wise

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Ezzo, Gary and Anne Marie

Co-authored by paediatrician Robert Bucknam, M.D. and Gary Ezzo. This book covers the elementary school years (roughly ages 4-7) and has a corresponding video series. This video series is suitable for all parents and was designed to be shown in a variety of community settings. It has made a huge impact on many of those who have viewed it.

Helping Your Children Grow in Faith

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Keeley, Robert J.

Whether you are a Sunday School teacher, volunteer, leader, or parent, you and your church play a vital role in nurturing children's faith. In this practical book, you will find six principles for fostering the kind of three-dimensional faith that affects a child's head, heart, and spirit.

Teaching Your Child how to Pray

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Osborne, Rick

Ignite your child's heart to pray with the practical suggestions in this book by Rick Osborne. It offers great suggestions on how to teach prayer to your kids in a way they can understand and inspires parents to become prayer mentors for their children. It's a great way to pass on your faith to your family!

The Family Virtues Guide

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Popov, Linda Kavelin

The most important job parents have is to pass basic virtues on to their children, and this invaluable book is designed to help make the job a little easier. Compiled by The Virtues Project, an international organisation dedicated to inspiring spiritual growth in young and old alike, this multicultural, interfaith handbook shows parents and teachers how to turn words into actions and ideals into realities. Drawn from the world's religions, the 52 virtues included here - one for each week of the year - nurture togetherness in family life. The simple strategies, which explain what a virtue is, how to practice it, and signs of success, will engage children of all ages in an exciting process of growth and discovery.

Baby and Child Care

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Reisser, Paul C.

A comprehensive guide to rearing emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy children - from the most respected name in Christian parenting: Focus on the Family.

The Spiritual Growth of Children

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Trent, John (ed)

Passing on a heritage of faith to children is an incredible privilege God gives to parents. And now there's a tool to help make it easy! Inside the Parents' Guide to the Spiritual Growth of Children, you'll find dozens of simple, practical ways to not only tell your children what you believe, but to show them how to make faith in God part of everyday life.

Teaching Kids about God

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Trent, John (ed)

From the parenting experts at ‘Focus on the Family’ comes a practical resource to help you teach your children what they need to know about God at every age and stage. This book will help you steer your child along the path of knowing, loving, and living with God, offering age-appropriate milestones from the time your child is a toddler until they enters their teen years. From giving your toddler a firm faith foundation to helping your preteen make the right choices, Teaching Kids about God provides specific ways to give your child a solid spiritual base so they can grow up to be all God made them to be.