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Loving without Spoiling : And 100 Other Timeless Tips for Raising Terrific Kids
Nancy Samalin , and Catherine Whitney Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
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Busy parents of toddlers to teens will get a lot out of Nancy Samalin's Loving Without Spoiling. The book offers 100 mini how-to chapters on a vast array of parenting issues, such as stopping whining, streamlining morning routines, encouraging honesty, and making an uninterrupted phone call. The information is not in-depth and is occasionally culled from other parenting tomes, but the book is an easy read and an excellent jumping-off point for parents looking for new solutions to any number of age-old problems.Samalin has been leading parenting workshops for the past 25 years. Many examples and much of the good advice presented in the book are drawn from the experience of the parents in these classes, as well as from her own family. Samalin recognizes the intense love that leads parents to make their children happy at the risk of encouraging self-centered, spoiled, even bratty behavior. Loving Without Spoiling focuses on helping parents to exercise their authority and raise well-behaved children without being too strict or squashing a child's spirit. Samalin's frequent advice is for parents to let children take responsibility for themselves, particularly in managing their relationships with siblings and friends, as well as in hot-button arenas like eating and doing homework. Samalin advocates letting children make their own food choices, do their own homework, and learn from experience. She doesn't counsel parents to let children be in charge, but rather reminds us that making mistakes is a necessary part of learning and that fostering learning is a tremendous part of a parent's job. --Jennifer Lindsay
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One of the nation's most influential parenting authorities shares her winning tips for raising great kids
"Takes parents well beyond discipline and provides lasting lessons in raising caring, confident kids." --Ann Pleshette Murphy, parenting correspondent for "ABC News" and "Mother Know-How" columnist for Family Circle
Raising well-behaved, considerate children requires balancing discipline with love and humor. Nancy Samalin, internationally known parent educator and author of the bestselling Loving Your Child Is Not Enough, provides immediate answers to child-rearing challenges and helps develop the confidence and skills needed to raise a new generation of well-adjusted adults. Covering the most common parental concerns, Loving Without Spoiling provides effective strategies for positive parenting.
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Support and specifics.......2006-11-12
WHAT A RELIEF!.......2006-11-04
Exactly what the title says...and it works!.......2003-11-17
My husband read the book, too. He has for the past 4 years been a believer in the style of discipline promoted by John Rosemond: very authoritarian and a strict disciplinarian of the old school, "just like your grandmother." This style has become very popular lately, as American children seem to be more insolent, violent and disrespectful than ever before. A reversion to that old-time discipline seems, at first blush, to be the answer.
Although we certainly want our children to be well-behaved and respectful, we also want them to be happy and well-adjusted, not sneaky and defiant. After reading Samalin's thoughtful book, my husband and I have decided that we agree with Rosemond's goals, but not his methods. Samalin will give you options, and ways to be an authoritative parent, instead of an authoritarian one. THAT INSIGHT ALONE IS WORTH THE PRICE OF THIS BOOK, and there are many more.
I've never found one parenting book that has all the answers. In fact, the longer I'm a parent, the more convinced I am that there are no clear-cut instructions on discipline that are right for every child. But this book -- with its wonderful anecdotes, sample dialogues and calm, pragmatic suggestions -- is the one book I recommend above all others. I certainly wish my parents had read it.
The best quick reference book on parenting.......2003-08-18
A wonderful book for parents.......2003-08-05
Maureen Murphy, Director of The Children's School, recognized by the Ford Foundation as a leader and innovator in early childhood education.
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The Ties That Bind: Timeless Values for African American Families
Joyce A. Ladner Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
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How do we strengthen our children's souls?How do we fortify them with a sense of obligation, hope, faith, trust, and a burning desire to achieve?
In this wise and important book, you will discover unlimited answers that are yours for the takingâthe keys to raising children with strong values and a positive sense of purpose and identity.
Today's childrenâmany of them blessed with more material wealth and education than any generation beforeâgreet the world with a sense of uneasiness at best, and, at worst, a sense of despair. In The Ties That Bind, Dr. Joyce Ladner, an eminent sociologist, shows how we can empower more children with the self-confidence that will sustain them throughout their lives.
Keeping the promise of her own tradition-rich Mississippi upbringing, Dr. Ladner passes on the timeless treasure of African American values. A leading scholar and activist, she reveals how each generation taught the next a vital set of lessons in values. Drawing insight from everyday heroes, family stories, and personal experiences as a mother of a growing son, she brings those lessons to life and shapes them for our times.
Step by step, she teaches the authentic principles of the historic black value system. Finally, she demonstrates how you can pass on this legacy in a way that children will absorb through dozens of simple, everyday activities for home, church, school, and community life.
The Ties That Bind will help you give your children the foundation they need through their growing years and beyond. Let this enriching book with its healing lessons guide and nourish your family.
"A superb book reminding us of the critical need to impart to our children the traditional values that have sustained our people through centuries of struggle and pain. We forget or ignore all that we have long known at our peril, for these principles are our heritage and our hope for the future." âMarian Wright Edelman President, The Children's Defense Fund.
"A practical guide for today, and for a better tomorrow. Drawing from a rich personal and family history, as well as from over 30 years of academic endeavor, Dr. Ladner establishes the basic principles of the African American value system. If you care about African American people, then you must read this book." âDr. Johnnetta B. Cole former President, Spelman College.
"A wonderful book. Evocative of my own childhood and upbringing, it recalls and catalogues those homey virtues that we need to figure out how to recapture in these different and dangerous times. Dr. Ladner's prescriptions are a major step in that direction." âWilliam Raspberry The Washington Post.
"A crucial template for parents, youth workers, educators, and community groups working closely with young people. It outlines the essential elements necessary to center our youth and promote their healthy development and well-being." âHugh B. Price President, National Urban League.
"A masterpiece of scholarship . . . drawing on history and culture, on biography and family studies, economics, politics, sociology, and religion." âAndrew Billingsley Professor, University of South Carolina.
"An inspirational and compelling book. Everyone committed to preserving African American values should read it. Lost values lead to lost children. Dr. Ladner offers practical guidance to ensure that black children thrive as bearers of our proud legacy. The Ties That Bind is a must for your home library." âAlvin F. Poussaint, M.D. Harvard Medical School.
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GREAT BOOK!.......2000-07-23
Dr. Ladner has touched upon some important aspects in the rearing of our children. As Proverbs 22:6 notes, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
For those who read "The Ties That Binds," you will understand that indeed there are values in life and we should want to instill these worthwhile values in not just our children's lives, but we should make sure they are embedded in our own lives.
"The Ties That Bind" is a rewarding book. It is a book worth reading. A book worth sharing with our friends and loved ones. "The Ties That Bind" is extraordinary!
Dr. Joyce Ladner's book is a must read for all parents........1999-05-23
A superbly written, thought-provoking and seminal volume.......1999-03-03
In The Ties That Bind, Joyce Ladner has bored right to the core of the problem. She has identified the critical mistakes that we have made in our drive to provide our children with everything. What we have not always provided, though, are those "timeless values" that our parents drilled into us. In this dynamic book, Dr. Ladner doesn't just point out the problem - drawing on her own experiences, she has been able to supply concrete examples and explicit directions for raising self-assured and fully functioning youth. This is a must-read book for every parent!
A beautiful thought provoking read.......1999-01-13
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Catch a Fish, Throw a Ball, Fly a Kite: 21 Timeless Skills Every Child Should Know (and Any Parent Can Teach!)
Jeffrey Lee Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
Accessories: ASIN: 1400048109 Release Date: 2004-04-27 |
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Knowing how to fold a paper airplane can make you a better parent!Customer Reviews:
What every "old fashioned" parent needs!.......2006-07-06
A must have for anyone with kids..........2004-10-21
A Village of teachers.......2004-07-22
Wonderful, and well written.......2004-07-13
Useful and Fun for anyone who loves kids.......2004-06-25
In this volume that Dr. Lee offers step by step and well-illustrated instructions on how to make and fly a kite, bake bread, catch a fish, build a fire, make a pie, juggle, skip a rock and more. He notes early on that one doesn't need to be an expert to be a good teacher, a comment designed to calm adult fears of not being "good enough". Each chapter includes a briefing on what to know before you start, what equipment/materia is needed, a section on troubleshooting and even some jokes or theme-related funny stories and trivia.
This is a wonderful book for any adult who wants to enjoy the company of a child while relearning and/or teaching these ever so critical "life skills". Your kids already think you know everything, why not have a little fun?
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Dad the Man Who Lied to Save the Planet: 12 Timeless Virtues Handed Down to a Son by an Everyday Dad
James Michael Pratt Manufacturer: Shadow Mountain ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
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Recalling his growing-up years in Los Angeles following World War II, author James Pratt describes twelve lessons he learned from observing his father, an unpretentious and uneducated man who acquired little of this world's wealth but who lived an honorable life. "For some, these twelve virtues may seem antiquated, out of date, or hopelessly provincial," writes Pratt. "I don't see it that way. What my father practiced and conveyed to me were principles that made it possible for children to grow up in a stable, two-parent home, where there was a widely accepted code of decency, honesty, honor, and patriotism." This book recalls simpler times, when Southern California was still filled with dusty little towns and when a mand could have purchased the bean fields that have become LAX for $5 an acre - if he had somehow had five dollars. Readers will enjoy this loving retrospective, a fitting tribute to dads everywhere.Customer Reviews:
Dad the Man Who Lied to Save the Planet.......2003-09-13
Revealing the values of "The Greatest Generation".......2003-05-21
With wry humor, Pratt reveals life principles which are both timely and timeless. A bargain at any price, reading "Dad" is nourishment to the soul. It is an ideal book for those who lived through this era, were raised by "The Greatest Generation" or, most importantly, would like to transmit these important values to their children.
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Mother's Nature: Timeless Wisdom for the Journey into Motherhood
Andrea Alban Gosline , Lisa Burnett Bossi , Ame Mahler Beanland , Andrea Alban Gosline , and Lisa Burnett Bossi Manufacturer: Conari Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
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What does it mean to create life, become a mother? In this beautiful compilation of contemporary essays, literary excerpts, ancient wisdom, poetry, ritual suggestion, contemplation, and images, creators Andrea Alban Gosline, Lisa Burnett Bossi, and Ame Mahler Beanland present an exploration of the journey into motherhood, a life-transforming adventure. The creators have cast their web wide and captured moving, inspirational, and passionate writings about motherhood and mothering from the finest writers and thinkers, including Isabelle Allende, Adrienne Rich, Carl Jung, Adele Wiseman, Barbara Kingsolver, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Mother Theresa. As co-creator, Gosline writes, "I was moved to compile a book celebrating motherhood because I knew I was not alone in my quest for heightened spiritual awareness as a woman, more peace and knowingness as a parent." For mothers and expectant mothers, Mother's Nature is a helpful guidebook for this vital journey. --Ericka LutzBook Description
A thoughtful gift for a baby shower or for Mothers' Day, this compendium of ancient lore and useful advice is exquisitely illustrated. The essays celebrate the journey of motherhood -- from naming rites to charming "17th Century Childcare" tips. Includes selections from well- known authors such as Amy Tan, Alice Walker, and Isabel Allende.Customer Reviews:
Outstanding book for mothers and grandmothers. Makes a beautiful gift!.......2006-02-07
wonderful resource for new moms and old moms alike.......2000-09-10
Excellent book.......2000-05-09
It also includes different spiritual perscpectives on the different phases of pregnancy and birth. It incudes Native American, Celtic, Polynesian,...poems that describe pregancy and birth.
I used this book to find a poem for my sons birth announcement.
Inspiring, spiritual and wisdom.......1999-04-28
great find.......1999-04-25
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Classic Biblical Baby Names: Timeless Names for Modern Parents
Judith Tropea Manufacturer: Bantam ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0553383930 Release Date: 2006-08-29 |
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The perfect name is one of the first and most important gifts parents can give their children–and often one of the most challenging decisions of parenthood. Expectant parents who want their child’s name to be meaningful will find Classic Biblical Baby Names a unique and invaluable resource. Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, here are hundreds of history’s most enduring names, carefully selected to appeal to contemporary tastes yet outlast trends. Organized alphabetically by gender, and complete with fascinating background information, each entry includes:Customer Reviews:
Great Book For Christian Parents.......2007-05-12
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1001 Things Your Mother Told You: (And You Should Have Listened To) : Quotes, Sayings, and Timeless Wisdom
Croft M. Pentz Manufacturer: Tyndale House Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Accessories: ASIN: 0842340130 |
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This collection of homespun wisdom offers mother-approved proverbial sayings on over 180 topics covering body, mind, and soul. Marriage, parenting, driving, faith, character . . . Pentz has collected maternal advice on a wide range of topics, both lighthearted and serious. A great gift for graduates! After all, "an ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy."Book Description
Checklist for Life is the ultimate handbook for living a successful, joy-filled life. Checklist for Life for Moms offers insight into issues that are specific to the challenges moms face every day. In addition to a brief narrative, each chapter of this interactive handbook features:
Topics addressed include time management, sibling rivalry, career decisions, and family rules, to name a few. In all, there are insightful narratives, Scriptures, quotations, and checklists on 66 topics. The practical, inspirational content plus the attractive two-color text design and unique cover make this a book moms will want to own and give as a gift.
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Refreshing and Practical Spiritual Devotional.......2005-08-11
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Coming Home: Timeless Wisdom for Families
James C. Dobson Manufacturer: Tyndale House Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: Accessories: ASIN: 0842314423 |
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In Coming Home, Dr. James Dobson offers practical wisdom and help on a wide range of marriage and family issues. These selections from Dr. Dobson's 90-second radio feature, Focus on the Family Commentary, provide wisdom and inspiration for the various family relationships. Some provide an encouraging boost, while others give a gentle nudge that we all need occasionally to maintain healthy priorities at home. Families young and old will find this lovely gift book charming and insightful.Customer Reviews:
This was a good book.......2003-06-19
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Dad. the Man Who Lied to Save the Planet: 12 Timeless Virtures Handed Down to a Son by an Everyday Dad
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