Parenting
A Christian Approach To Parenting - Asten, Gwen & Hayford, Sue
A Christian Parent's Guide To Making The Internet Family Friendly - Lang, Brian & Wilson, Bill
Here's a book for parents with information about - all the tricks your kids already know about the Internet - keeping
your family safe from the net dangers - empowering your family to benefit from the internet. Written in non-technical
language from a Christian perspective. (Faith At Home Selection)
A Parent's Minefield - Newsham, Paul
Parents walk into tough issues everyday which require careful negotiation of potentially explosive situations.
Commencing with the need for discipline, they also have to train children to enjoy church, assist in their choosing
of a career and help them to cope with the death of a pet, friend or relative. The manner in which each of these is
handled will have lasting impact upon the child. In this book the author helps defuse these issues. (Faith At Home
Selection)
Baby & Child: From birth to age five - Leach, Penelope
A comprehensive, authoritative and practical handbook on the first five years of life.
Boundaries With Kids - Cloud, Dr Henry & Dr John Townsend
'Boundaries With Kids' is a gold mine of practical information on raising responsible, self-controlled and emotionally healthy
children.
Bringing Up Boys - 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 at a loss about
how to bring up boys. Our culture has vilified masculinity and, as a result, boys are suffering. Parents, teachers, and others
involved in shaping the character of boys have many questions and in this book, Dr James Dobson tackles them and offers advice
and encouragement based on a firm foundation of biblical principles.
Bringing Up My Child In Faith - Wagner, Mervyn
Discover what God provides to assist you in the task of bring up your child in faith. In this booklet Mervyn
Wagner explores the sacrament of baptism and the promises parents make as part of the rite of infant baptism.
Children Are Wet Cement - Ortlund, Anne
Showing parents how to practice verbal affirmation, a simple yet powerful technique for raising children to be secure, loving adults.
Counselling Teenagers - Olson, Dr G. Keith
The complete Christian guide to understanding and helping adolescents.
Discipline and the Young Child - Barber, Bill
This booklet has helpful, practical guidance to prevent behaviour problems of children under six.
Discipline in the Christian Home - Narramore, Clyde M. Ed.D.
Practical pointers on how to handle children
Discipline With Love - Dobson, James
Parents, teachers, and others share an awesome responsibility: the guiding and molding of our nation's children.
Loving, consistent discipline is an essential element of this task.
Drugs: Delights or Deceivers? Drug abuse in Australia - Broadhurst, Norman
Most people at some time are faced with drugs - whether medically prescribed drugs, tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs.
Here is a book that looks honestly at today's enormous drug problem in Australia.
Faith Training: Raising Kids Who Love The Lord - White, Joe
Faith Training is filled with valuable insight from one of America's leading youth experts. As the head of Kanakuk-Kanakomo
Kamps, Joe White has seen thousands of young people make a life-changing commitment to Christ. In this one-of-a-kind resource,
he reveals a proven approach for planting the seeds of faith in young lives.
Family Communication - Carter, William Lee ED.D.
This is an indispensable parents' manual for understanding children's' languages and for establishing a home atmosphere that encourages good communication.
Family Memories - Stegman, Ronald
Teenagers and parents share their stories. (Faith @ Home Selection)
Family Practices: Living Christian faith at home - Zwar, Mary Jo
this book is a resource - an ideas book - for Christians seeking to live and nurture faith in all aspects of life.
Families in Australia today come in all shapes and sizes. Family Practices can be used in all of them. It is
particularly valuable for families with young children. (Faith At Home Selection)
Family Vacations that Work - Hansel, Tim
Booklet showing how to enjoy family vacations to the fullest, whether a major trip or taking a ten-minute mini
Fathers Who Dare Win - Grant, Ian
A father is the first male in a child's life, and Ian Grant suggest that dads have a mandate and a responsibility,
through the way they relate to their children, to give manhood a good name. He demonstrates consistently and lovingly
how men can become the fathers their children need in the new millennium. (Faith At Home Selection)
Fathers: A fresh start for the Christian family - Iatesta, Robert R.
The job of raising a Christian family in today's world is a formidable challenge. Parents often feel helpless in the
face of powerful forces working to undermine and fragment family life. This book offers a word of hope: God has already
blessed the family with the grace it needs - especially in the gifts he has bestowed on the fathers.
Five Signs Of A Loving Family - Chapman, Gary
In modern Western culture, it is widely acknowledged that the family is in serious trouble. By now, you've heard the
term "dysfunctional family" hundreds, even thousands of times. You know how such families behave. And, sadly,
you have come to fear that the word "dysfunctional" describes - or one day will describe - your
relationship with the people you love most. Despite the odds, you desire to have family relationships that are fully
loving and functional. But in a society in which the family has largely lost its way … are such hopes realistic, or
simply and impossible dream? You can make the dream of loving family relationships come true.
From The Moment They Were Born - Dittmer, Terry K & Sengele , Mark(Edited by)
This book explores the adventures of raising godly children. These life-directed devotions are based on 40
assets healthy teens exhibit. Each focuses on one asset and links it to key spiritual insights.
God, Where's My Daddy? - Furrey,Donna Marie
Children of divorced parents often feel a unique snse of loss and sadness. They frequently blame themselves for one parent's departure, forgetting thye efforts and love of the parent who remains. GOD, WHERE'S MY DADDY? realistically portrays the conflicting emotions of a young child of divorce. Through the story of Timmy, his cat, Domino, and his mother, children of divorced parents can learn that their feelings are not unusual, that it's okay to miss the parent who's gone away, that they still have many blessings to be thankful for, and most important, that faith in God can provide strength and comfort, even to the very young child. . . A sensitive, special book, GOD, WHERE'S MY DADDY? is must reading for children of divorced parents . . . and for their parents as well.
Good Kids Who Do Bad Things - Strack, Jay
It's a jungle out there for today's kids. Here's how to keep your teen (and yourself) from being eaten alive! From the
perspective of a former "bad kid," a deeply involved parent, and a popular youth speaker, Jay Strack offers
a parenting guide that is heavy on both reality and hope.
Harried with Children - Scalf Linamen,Karen
"You are what you eat.", "The best things in life are free.", "You can't get pregnant while breastfeeding." We've all heard the cliches. But are they true? Karen Linamen proves that in the wild and wacky world of family life, these sayings hold water about as well as a pair of wet pantyhose. Debunking twenty -two familiar myths, she offers sidesplitting observations and commonsense solutions on everything from lethal lunchbox leftovers to the postnatal body. Through it all, Karen inspires, informs, and entertains as she celebrates the offbeat upside of
Helping The Struggling Adolescent - Parrott, Les III
A guide to thirty common problems for parents, counsellors & youth workers.
Help for Families With a Problem Child - Nyberg, Dorothea M.
Helping Your Children Feel Good About Themselves - Erickson, Kenneth A
A guide to building self-esteem in the Christian family. Parents will learn how they can help their children to value themselves and others.
How To Be A Great First-Time Father - Lehmann, William
Here's a book you can turn to as you prepare to be the father God has in mind. Through humour and real-life anecdotes, expectant
fathers will discover the joys and expectations God has for those who trust in Him.
How To Be A Slightly Better Parent - Bean, Reynold
How To Bring Your Children To Christ - Murray, Andrew
The spiritual health of your child rests in your loving hands to mold and shape for eternity. This practical
guidebook to parenting helps you understand the essential qualities of God-loving parents.
How To Discipline Children Without Feeling Guilty - Bean, Reynold & Clemes, Harris
How To Really Love Your Child - Campbell, Dr Ross
This book is an internationally acclaimed best seller. A highlight of this updated edition is anew chapter on handling a
child's anger. In addition Dr Campbell details three vital things to help your child find love and emotional wholeness - the
need for physical touch; eye to eye contact; and focused attention.
How to Raise Good Kids - Cook, Barbara
An optimistic, enthusiastic mother tells what God expects of a mother and how to raise good kids in this crazy, mixed-up world.
How To Really Love Your Teenager - Campbell, Dr Ross
Dr Ross Campbell, a Christian psychiatrist, has written this book to help you with teenage problems. He outlines
practical ways for you as a parent to move closer to teenagers and show them that they are really loved and accepted.
How to Work With Your Child's Teachers - Schimmels, Dr Cliff
Dr Schimmels shows how to effectively understand, evaluate, and communicate with your child's teachers. By taking the time to examine your child's teachers in a new light, you might ease some of your own fears about what is being taught in school and help your child get a better education.
I'll Love You Forever - Wright, Norm & Joyce
Accepting your children when your expectations are unfulfilled.
I Want To Enjoy My Children - Brandt, Dr Henry & Landrum, Phil
A handbook on parenthood.
Kids In Danger - Disarming the Destructive Power of Anger in Your Child - Campbell,Ross with Carole Sanderson Streeter
"The Primary Lifetime Threat to Your Child is His or Her Own Anger" A childs mishandled anger manifests itself in many ways: from poor grades to parent-child conflict; from anti-authority attitudes to aggressive behavior; from sullenness to suicide. We see it every day-at home, at school, in society-and it seems to be getting worse.
Kids In Danger - Training Your Child to Tame the Destructive Power of Anger - Campbell, Ross MD
The primary lifetime threat to your child is his or her own anger. A child's mishandled anger manifests itself in many ways. Dr Campbell offers practical advice to help you learn how to help your child.
Listen To Your Children - Frost, Marie
This book is a simple, nontechnical book about positive Christian parenting. Its purpose is to sharpen and
reinforce your parenting instincts.
Mitten Strings For God: Reflection for Mothers in a hurry - Kenison, Katrina
As mothers, we want so much for our children … and we ask so much of ourselves. Yet when we rush headlong through our
days, we are left scattered and exhausted, unable to luxuriate in the quiet gifts of every day life. We end up
shortchanging the ones we love, depriving our families and ourselves of moments of grace, intimacy, and joy. But
there is another way… In simplicity there is freedom - freedom to do less and to enjoy more.
Parenting In The Pew - Castleman, Robbie
"Daddy, I'd like you to meet my children." That's Robbie Castleman's attitude about taking her children to
church. Sunday morning isn't a success if we have only managed to keep the kids quiet. There's more to
church for kids than trying out their new colouring books. Children are at church for the same reason as Mum
and Dad: for the privilege of worshiping god. (Faith At Home Selection)
Parenting Isn't For Cowards - Dobson, Dr James C.
Dealing confidently with the frustration of child-rearing. Here is a celebration of parenthood at a time when parents
are suffering a crisis of confidence as they cope with children of different temperaments, struggle with the pressures
of an immoral society and furthermore, get blamed whenever anything goes wrong with one of their offspring.
Parenting Plus: Raising children with special health needs - Finston, Peggy
This book is a sourcebook of practical advice and emotional support for families who face the complexities of raising
handicapped or chronically ill children. A psychiatrist and the mother of two special-needs children, Dr Peggy
Finston addresses parents' questions and feelings with intelligence and empathy.
Parents Are People Too - Garvan, Elizabeth
This book offers practical advice to parents trying to develop and maintain a living relationship with their children.
The author draws on commonsense and her own insights and experience in dealing with children from toddlers to
teenagers.
Parents Guide to Christian Conversation About Sex - Kolb, Erwin J
Published by the Board of Parish Education of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod to assist parents with the important task of guiding their children in the area of sex attitude.
Parents in Pain - White, John
Help and hope for troubled families. Are you a parent? How will you react if your child gets involved in drugs, crime,
sleeping around, alcoholism? Will you blame yourself? Your child? Society? Whether you are parent, potential
parent, or friend, this book will help you.
Preparing to Parent Teenagers - Scott-Evans,Paul
Preparing to Parent Teenagers is both deeply challenging and encouraging as it systematically works through the responsibilities of parents. As you read, you'll start to understand your children and yourself better. The author shows how accompanying children through adolescence can be a healing and enriching experience for parents if they are willing to be real and honest.
Raising Great Kids: Parenting with grace and truth - Cloud, Dr Henry & Townsend, Dr John
It takes tender strength to raise children of character and faith. Raising children is a couples task and every
expert has an opinion on the best way to do it. Get tough! Show acceptance! Lay down the rules!
Lighten up! There has to be a balance - and there is. The authors show you how to provide both the care
and acceptance that make grace real to your child, and the firmness and discipline that give direction.
Raising Kids on Purpose - Weising, Gwen
Hundreds of ideas for family fun and recreation and the teaching of Christian values.
Raising Sons and Loving It - Oliver, Gary and Carrie
How can you successfully raise that bundle of energy, hormones, and potential you call "Son"? In these days of daunting headlines, here's some really good news: Your son was God's idea, and you can help him weather the often rocky transition from boyhood to a manhood shaped by God's character and purposes. Drawing from their extensive clinical and personal experience, Gary and Carrie Oliver show you . . . How boys are really different from girls . . . Five keys to raising "emotionally intelligent" sons . . . What your boys need from your marriage - and from you . . . How to help your sons cultivate a heart for God . . . How to cultivate your sons' ability to deal with failure, loss, grief and much more.
Raising Them Right - Focus on the Family
realistic recommendations for nearly every stage of parenting
Seven Things Children Need - Drescher, John M.
This book discuss the seven things children need: Significance, security, acceptance, love, praise, discipline and God.
Shame Free Parenting - Wilson, Sandra D. Ph.D.
Even though we may have had impaired parents, we can give our children repaired parents. This book helps parents get healthier themselves, so they can raise healthier children.
She Calls Me Daddy - Wolgemuth, Robert
Seven things every man needs to know about building a complete daughter.
Stress Family Robinson - Plass, Adrian
The Robinson Family - mother, father, two teenage sons and a six-year-old daughter who is everyone's favourite - are a
typical Christian family - or are they? Does life behind the front door of the tall, thin Victorian semi-detached where
they live match up to (or even vaguely resemble) the image they convey at their parish church? Does anyone's?
The Christian Family - Christenson, Larry
Encourages parents to extend their priesthood & presents ways to enrich family worship
The Five Love Languages Of Children - Chapman, Gary & Campbell, Ross
This is a best-selling book for parents that provides understanding and practical help. The book explores five ways
children express love and want to experience love: Words of Affirmation, Gifts, Acts of Service, Quality Time, Physical
Touch. (Faith At Home Selection)
The Gift Of A Child - Stroud, Marion
The gift of a child is an occasion for rejoicing and celebration. In this book, Marion Stroud shares in that sense of celebration
as she reflects on the joy and wonder of birth and growth.
The Jack And Jill Syndrome: Healing for broken children - Rushford, Patricia H.
Every day children are damaged by physical abuse or neglect. Even more often children are hurt on the inside by emotional
abuse. Their wounds are hidden but very real. This pervasive brokenness of children is a kind of Jack and Jill syndrome
that infects our society and damages our young, generation after generation. This book is about putting lives back
together again and trying to prevent future brokenness.
The Ministry of Nurture; How to Build Real-life Faith into your Kids - Robbins, Duffy
Discipleship is so essential. How to build a faith into your kids that will stand up to real life.
The Parent Warrior; Doing Spiritual Battle for Your Children - Linamen, Karen Scalf
Parent Warriors are made not born. Know the danger zones awaiting our kids. Learn the "logistics" of prayer. Be inspired by parents who talk about what drove them to their knees. Begin building a fortress of protection around your own family.
The Single Parent - Smith, Virginia Watts
A Christian guide to help you: Confidently rear children; Manage your time and budget; Achieve fulfilment; Meet your needs.
The Strong-Willed Child - Dobson, Dr James
This book is a practical, "how-to" book on discipline and child-rearing, which focuses on sibling rivalry,
hyperactivity, self-esteem, and the most common errors made by frustrated parents.
The Topical Family Bible Companion - Cook, Janice Y
In fifteen minutes a day, your children can learn to enjoy reading Scripture. Each day has two questions to interpret
and apply the passage. Optional activities will increase the fun and learning. Children from ages 4 to 14 will particularly
enjoy this material. Also provided are special tips for parents.
The Ultimate Baby-sitters Survival Guide - Guleserian, M & Furey Therese
Whether you are an experienced baby-sitter or just learning the ropes, you'll totally appreciate this easy-to-read how-to guide on giving the best care to children, earning some cash, and having fun.
The Word Parents Handbook - Richards, Lawrence O.
This handbook suggests different ways to share Bible stories with your children. There are ideas to help families act out Bible stories, activities associated with each story to carry into daily life and how they relate to the child's own experiences.
Thirteen Going On Twenty - Schwab, Penney
Simple, practical help for parents in guiding their teens through the sometimes turbulent years.
Toddler Taming; A parents' guide to the first four years - Green, Dr Christopher
Many parents wonder how the sweet chubby baby which gurgles happily at them for its first twelve months, changes so
suddenly into a bellowing, tantrum prone, heel drumming, carpet biting toddler. What's gone wrong? Whose
fault is it? What can they do about it?
What Every Family Needs - Brecheen, Carl & Faulkner, Paul
This book provides practical, biblical insights into all areas of family life - husband/wife relationships, self esteem,
communication, sexuality, and parenting young children and adolescents.
What Good Parents Have In Common: Thirteen secrets for success - Harris, Janis Long
This book paints a sometimes surprising picture of how good parents go about raising happy, productive children - and
offers practical help to mums and dads who want to be good parents, but sometimes wonder if they're doing it right.
What's A Christian To Do With Harry Potter? - Neal, Connie
In the world of publishing, few successes have equalled that of JK Rowling's' Harry Potter series - magical stories
centred on one boy's adventures a Hogwarts, a school for witchcraft and wizardry. Yet this popular series presents
a perplexing - even divisive - challenge to the Christian community. Although the books present a clear picture of
the epic battle between good and evil, they appear to support the use of magic and have had a controversial impact on
our culture. As a result, many of us are wondering, "How should I respond to this Harry Potter thing?".
Why Teenagers Act The Way They Do - Olson, Dr G. Keith
This book helps you unravel the mystery of personality development. You'll discover how each young person is unique
with different wants, needs and urges. Learn ways to turn your teenagers' weaknesses into strengths. You'll
help your young people mature into Christian adults.
You Can Have A Family Where Everybody Wins - Gaulke, Earl H.
Christian perspectives on parent effectiveness training.
Your And Your Retarded Child - Roberts, Nancy
I was tempted to believe that his was some sort of terrible nightmare, and I clung to the hope that when I woke up the
next morning everything would be all right. This first reaction I had was one of rejection. I had no idea
what to expect of my Downs Syndrome baby, and the problems overwhelmed me.
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