Love Makes a Family

Author: Sophie Beer
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 052555422X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26

Book Description
This fun, inclusive board book celebrates the one thing that makes every family a family . . . and that's LOVE. Love is baking a special cake. Love is lending a helping hand. Love is reading one more book. In this exuberant board book, many different families are shown in happy activity, from an early-morning wake-up to a kiss before bed. Whether a child has two moms, two dads, one parent, or one of each, this simple preschool read-aloud demonstrates that what's most important in each family's life is the love the family members share.

A Loving Family

Author: Dilly Court
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780750539579
Category : Domestic fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 463

Book Description
Stella Barry is forced into service as a kitchen maid when her father dies at sea and the family find themselves living hand-to-mouth. Leaving her mother and younger brother and sister in the slums of London's docklands, Stella goes to a big country house outside London. A year later, having not seen them in all that time, Stella walks to London with a cake for her mother for mothering Sunday. But she discovers the family has disappeared.

Loving Our Kids on Purpose

Author: Danny Silk
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 0768496691
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 155

Book Description
Here is a fresh look at the age-old role of parenting.Loving Our Kids on Purpose brings the principles of the Kingdom of God and revival into our strategy as parents. 2 Corinthians 3:17 tells us that Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom. Most parenting approaches train children to learn to accept being controlled by well meaning parents and adults. Unfortunately, God is not going to control us as we gain independence from our parents.We must learn to control ourselves.This book will teach parents to train their children to manage their freedoms and protect their important heart to heart relationships.

Love and Respect in the Family

Author: Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 0849965225
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 296

Book Description
The secret to parenting success is out! Children need love, parents need respect. It's as simple and complex as that. Bestselling author Dr. Emerson Eggerichs has studied family dynamics for more than 30 years, earning a Ph.D. in Child and Family Ecology. As a senior pastor for nearly two decades, he builds on a foundation of strong biblical principles, walking the reader through an entirely new way to approach the family dynamic. When frustrated with an unresponsive child, a parent doesn’t declare, “You don’t love me.” Instead, the parent asserts, “You are being disrespectful right now.” A parent needs to feel respected, especially during conflicts. When upset a child does not whine, “You don’t respect me.” Instead, a child pouts, “You don’t love me.” A child needs to feel loved, especially during disputes. But here’s the rub: An unloved child or teen negatively reacts in a way that feels disrespectful to a parent. A disrespected parent negatively reacts in a way that feels unloving to the child. This dynamic gives birth to the FAMILY CRAZY CYCLE. This book teaches you to: See love and respect as basic family needs Stop the Family Crazy Cycle of conflict Parent in six biblical ways that energize your children Discipline defiance and overlook childishness Be the mature one since parenting is for adults only Become a loving parent in God's eyes, regardless of a child's response Based on what the Bible says about parenting, this book focuses on achieving healthy family dynamics. Dr. Eggerichs offers unprecedented transparency from his wife and three adult children, who share wisdom gained from the good, the bad, and the ugly of their family life. It's all here in this eye-opening exploration of the biblical principles on parenting that can help make families function as God intended.

Five Signs of a Loving Family

Author: Gary Chapman
Publisher: Northfield Pub
ISBN: 9781881273929
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 243

Book Description
We've all heard about dysfunctional families. Their struggles are the topic of TV shows, best-selling books, and popular magazines. Everyday something else that parents or children do is labeled 'dysfunctional.' Are the world's problems destined to become our own? How can we make sure we are part of the solution - not the problem? According to respected marriage counselor Gary Chapman, we can still make the dream of loving families come true. Just as bankers study authentic bills if they want to spot counterfeits, we can learn how to make our own families 'work' by studying successful ones. In Five Signs of a Loving Family, Dr. Chapman suggest that service, love, leadership, teaching and obedience are the hallmarks of lasting families. And he prescribes practical ways to help every family member nurture these traits. His words are powerful encouragement for parents and children alike. (Formerly titled Five Signs of a Functional Family.)

Making Peace with Your Parents

Author: Harold H. Bloomfield
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780345309044
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 246

Book Description
"No one book resolves a lifetime of hurts and misunderstandings, but it can remove the blinders from our eyes. Make an effort now." LOS ANGELES TIMES No matter how old you are and whether or not your parents are alive, you have to come to terms with them. This wise and practical book will show you how to deal with the most fundamental relationships in your life and, in the process, become the happy, creative, and fulfilled person you are meant to be.

A Loving Family

Author: Jacqueline Braga
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1644166895
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 65

Book Description
A Loving Family is an enchanted, magical, and spiritual view of our life experience here on earth. From beginning to end, this book wants to show the child that life is a gift that must be fully inspired, guided, and experienced because of love for our children, husband and wives, parents and grandparents, brothers and sisters, and the love of God for us, his children. It is a reminder to children of all ages, and even to adults, of where we came from, our Creator; the importance of love in a family; and of our mission on this beautiful planet earth as humans. Children need to feel, see, and learn about love. They need to know that we came from love and were created with love by the Creator and our parents. Therefore, we are beings of love. And love is all there is. It is the meaning of life, and it is the life force that can save our world, and that life force is God. God is love.

Building Love Together in Blended Families

Author: Gary Chapman
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 080249773X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Create a Loving and Safe Environment for Your Blended Family Blended families face unique challenges, and sadly, good intentions aren’t always enough. With so many complex relationships involved, all the normal rules for family life change, even how you apply something as simple as the five love languages. That’s why Gary Chapman, the bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages® andnational expert on stepfamilies, Ron Deal, join together in this book to teach you how the five love languages can help your blended family. They’ll teach you: About the unique dynamics of stepfamilies How to overcome fear and trust issues in marriage How to develop healthy parenting and step-parenting practices How the love languages should—and should not—be applied You’re going to face many challenges, but with the right strategies and smart work, your family can be stronger and healthier together.

But It's Your Family . . .

Author: Sherrie Campbell
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
ISBN: 1642791008
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
A psychologist offers a roadmap for those looking to break free of toxic family relationships and thrive in the aftermath. Toxic family abuse is always two-fold. The first layer of abuse is the original poor treatment by toxic family members, and the second is someone’s denial of the ways in which abusers treat and harm them. Loving someone doesn’t always mean having a relationship with them, just like forgiveness doesn’t always mean reconciliation. A significant part of healing comes with accepting that there are some relationships that are so poisonous that they destroy one’s ability to be healthy and function best. But It’s Your Family is a remarkable account of what it means to cut ties to toxic family abuse and thrive in the aftermath. Inside, Dr. Sherrie Campbell clarifies: · How parents, adult children, siblings, grandparents, and in-laws can be toxic · The difference between flawed and toxic family members · Explaining the cutting of ties to children and others who may not understand · Spiritual and religious views on forgiveness · The definition of cutting ties and what No Contact actually means When readers are able to bring closure to those toxic relationships, they give themselves the space to love those family members from a distance, as fellow human beings, with the knowledge that it is unwise to remain connected. Readers learn how to love themselves in the process and fundamentally change their lives for the better!

Love Makes a Family

Author: Peggy Gillespie
Publisher: Univ of Massachusetts Press
ISBN: 1558491619
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
Profiles families headed by gay, lesbian, transsexual, and bi-sexual parents, revealing the painful and positive experiences of creating a modern definition of family.