books about: raising     books:       Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys108 reviews Dan Kindlon, Michael Thompson Ballantine Books, 2000 Must read... and you won't be able to put it down! This is the best book I've seen about raising boys. My husband and I both have read every single page -- it's the first parenting book we've ever really read together, and we've talked about all of it. My husband felt like he was reading about all the secret struggles he went through as a child too. This is the first book that's made me want to change the way I parent...             1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders41 reviews Veronica Zysk, Ellen Notbohm Future Horizons, 2004 Excellent!! Must Read!! This is a must read for anyone working with or parenting an Autistic child. Full of useful ideas.             Have a New Kid by Friday: How to Change Your Child's Attitude, Behavior & Character in 5 Days43 reviews Dr. Kevin Leman Revell, 2008 VERY HELPFUL BOOK!!! I have four children one of them a very rebellious teenage girl. A friend of mine recommended this book to me and I'm so glad I ordered it right away. It has helped me see the mistakes I've been making like repeating myself to her, and doing too much for her that she can do herself. It has given me tools to help get through to all my children. I've finally taken my parental power back where it ...             Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood: Practical Parenting from Birth to Six Years95 reviews Jim Fay, Charles Fay Love & Logic Press, 2002 excellent service and condition The book I ordered came in a quick manner and was in great condition. Thankyou..             The Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children68 reviews Wendy Mogel Penguin (Non-Classics), 2001 What works with kids and for parents Child rearing is tough work, as tough or tougher now than ever. Mogul, a psychologist, sought to find a different, healthy approach to managing children and parenthood. She came to Judaism's traditional ways. For much of the book, the theme is simple: given three thousand years of parenthood, what are the lessons of what works? These lessons are presented clearly and helpfully. There's a bit ...             Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child31 reviews John Gottman, Joan Declaire Simon & Schuster, 1998 A Book for Every Parent John Gottman is a professor of psychology at the University of Washington, a Rabbi, author of the excellent book, "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work," and also an entertaining speaker. My wife and I attended one of his talks on successful marriages. He's the Jerry Seinfeld of the clinical psychologist-Rabbi set. Against that backdrop, it wasn't difficult for my wife to get me ...             Mere Christianity440 reviews C. S. Lewis HarperOne, 2001 Mere Christianity I've been a Christian basically all my life, and had up to this point, never read anything by C. S. Lewis. Now having read "Mere Christianity", I'm completely baffled as to why I waited so long. C. S. Lewis' style is very conversational, intelligent, and spiritually moving. His argument for Christianity is convincing, and his passion and love for Christ come through in his words. I've read ...             Raising Your Spirited Child Rev Ed: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, ...27 reviews Mary Sheedy Kurcinka Harper Paperbacks, 2006 What every parent nees to know Raising your spirited child is a book that has made a significant difference for me as a parent of a spirited girl. How refreshing to read a book that puts my daughter and family in a postive light and gives meaningful advice and tools. This book has helped make family outings, morning transitions, and social events "do-able" and even fun. It really helps that this author has added real life ...             The Art of Raising a Puppy181 reviews The Monks of New Skete Little, Brown and Company, 1991 Excellent Guide! I brought home an 8 week old shih tzu and used the recommendation to tether him in my room and provide a blanket for him to sleep on. After only 3 nights he was sleeping all night long and when he needs to go out in the morning he barks once. It is amazing how well this worked. I have read numerous puppy books and this one far exceeds any of the books. The focus is on understanding your new best ...             The Paper Bag Princess (Classic Munsch)110 reviews Robert N. Munsch Annick Press, 1992 Smart and brave trumps cuteness Although this fairy tale is a nearly thirty-year-old classic, it is still timely for girls. The book was a birthday present for a great granddaughter named Elizabeth, who loved reading a story about a heroine who shares her name. But the book pleased her even more because Elizabeth the heroine is smart and brave, and learns that sometimes handsome princes are just silly and not worth the ...             Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens: Care / Feeding / Facilities60 reviews Gail Damerow Storey Publishing, LLC, 1995 Awesome read for novice chicken keepers I am totally new to backyard chicken keeping and I am loving this book! It has very detailed information (sometimes an overwhelming amount). The information is easy to read and apply and has helped me a lot in my chicken keeping. I highly recommend it!!!! NOTE: Don't buy it with the "Building Chicken Coops" package. That is just a small booklet that is verbatim a chapter in this book.             Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father's Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood53 reviews Robert Lewis Focus, 2007 Every dad should read this book. Men are being emasculated today. Mainstream family media shows us to be idiots fumbling our way through life. Fathers are accepting passivity and surrendering our manhood in the process. This book is an excellent guide to help counter this and create an authentic relationship with our sons.             Parent Effectiveness Training: The Proven Program for Raising Responsible Children31 reviews Thomas Gordon Three Rivers Press, 2000 Incredible, life altering book! This is a fantastic book. Especially good for those who are struggling with living up to our own ideals. Because I don't believe in being overly restrictive, and I do not spank, I struggle with my fear of being too permissive...and occasionally I AM too permissive...anyway, we often reach a boiling point where my kids literally drive me crazy and I say things or handle a situation in a way I ...             The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need: Top Grant Writers and Grant Givers Share Their Secrets21 reviews Ellen Karsh, Arlen Sue Fox Basic Books, 2006 It Just Might Be True! I'm studying grant writing and have been picking up all these grant writing books. By far, this was the easiest for me to delve into. I thought that odd as I expected the Idiot's and Dummy's guides to be easier and quicker, but the narrative in this book is a pleasant read and the grant writing process just makes so much sense the way the authors present the information. Good job!             Boys Should Be Boys: 7 Secrets to Raising Healthy Sons11 reviews Meg Meeker Regnery Publishing, 2008 An excellent guide to raising happly boys who become healthy and productive men As the father of three daughters, I really admired Meg Meeker's "Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters". Since I also have three sons, I was happy to read her new book "Boys Should Be Boys". Note that her first book had 10 secrets every father should know. This book has 7 secrets to raising healthy sons. I guess boys are simpler creatures. The main thrust of the book is that boys need to ...             Real Boys : Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood117 reviews William Pollack Owl Books, 1999 Real Boys : Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood I needed this book 20 years ago for my oldest son whom may be lost to me forever. William             The Unwritten Rules of Friendship: Simple Strategies to Help Your Child Make Friends14 reviews Natalie Madorsky Elman, Eileen Kennedy-Moore (Author) Little, Brown and Company, 2003 Great book to read with your kids! My 6 year old son and I read this book together. It was very helpful to him. The book is written in "kid friendly" stories. They are easy to understand and make it easy for the parents to explain.             Writing Essentials: Raising Expectations and Results While Simplifying Teaching7 reviews Regie Routman Heinemann, 2004 Content, NOT conventions! I purchased this book a few months ago as a textbook requirement for a graduate course I took. Little did I know that I would end up dog-earing practically every page! Regie's approach to teaching writing resounded with me on so many levels. As a kindergarten teacher coming off her first year in a classroom, I had felt a nagging dissatisfaction with our school's packaged writing "program", but ...             Screamfree Parenting: The Revolutionary Approach to Raising Your Kids by Keeping Your Cool78 reviews Hal Edward Runkel Broadway, 2007 Great book, not just for parenting relationships! I first saw this author on the Today show. I liked his advice and bought his book. It was very helpful for our family. We have a 15 year old, a 7 year old, and a 2 year old. I think this book's advice helps in other relationships as well, work, family, friends... Read it - not just for short tempered people. Also great for the parent who gives in too much or the people pleaser... Very ...             Grant Writing For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))17 reviews Beverly A. Browning For Dummies, 2005 A student In the process of learning how to do something new - grant writing. It always help me to have something to refer back to after leaving a class. This book is helping me tremendously.              search for books authentic, character, childhood, christianity, disorders, effectiveness, emotional, emotionally, energetic, essentials, expectations, facilities, friendship, grant-writing, intelligent, modern-day, parenting, perceptive, persistent, practical, protecting, responsible, revolutionary, screamfree, self-reliant, sensitive, simplifying, strategies, teachings, unwritten books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen book: Chaffinch'S home  impressum - about us