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For Parents Only: Getting Inside the Head of Your Kid

What parent hasn't occasionally looked at their beloved but bewildering offspring and wondered, what in the world is he thinking, or why is my sweet little girl acting like that? In this remarkable audiobook, Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice take you inside the mind of teens and preteens through the same innovative approach that seized national attention in the best-selling book For Women Only, For Men Only, and For Young Women Only. They explore the results of a nationwide survey and personal interviews with more than 1,000 real-life teens and tweens to tackle those things parents often don't get about their kids. You'll hear first-hand about the longings that drive your kids' seemingly illogical decisions, the truth behind those exasperating 'attitude problems,' and what your children would tell you if they could trust you to truly listen.

Lisa Author Rice, Shaunti Feldhahn (Author), Shaunti Feldhahn (Narrator)

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The Parent You Want to Be

Choose the parent you'll be---and you choose the child you'll raise. When it comes to parenting, who you are is more important than what you do. After all, your child internalizes your traits more than anyone else's on the planet. And that's why Les and Leslie Parrott---in a parenting book like no other---give you a proven plan for cultivating the traits you most want your child to have. Discover ... * the most important question you'll ever ask as a parent * the three-step method to avoid being the parent you don't want to be * the secret to making your 'intentional traits' stick on even your worst days ... and much more. A husband and wife team made up of two of today's leading relationship experts, Les and Leslie Parrott reveal their personal experiences as parents to help you fulfill the most important calling you will ever have. The Parent You Want to Be is inspiring, warm, and filled with a transformational power for your entire family.

Dr. Les Parrott, Les And Leslie Parrott, Les Parrott, Leslie Parrott, Parrott Leslie (Author), Dr. Les Parrott, Drs. Les And Leslie Parrott, Les And Leslie Parrott, Les Parrott, Les Parrott, Ph.D., Les/Leslie Parrott/Parrott, Les/leslie Parrott/parrott, Leslie Parrott, Parrott Leslie (Narrator)

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Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire

Best-selling author Rafe Esquith, the only teacher to receive the National Medal of Arts, has garnered the American Teacher Award and numerous other honors. Still teaching fifth graders in a small, leaky classroom in downtown Los Angeles, Esquith fosters a wholesome climate where character, humility, and diligence matter and support is unconditional. For his mostly poor and Hispanic students, Esquith models two maxims: Be nice and work hard, and There are no shortcuts. And his students thrive!

Rafe Esquith (Author), James Yaegashi (Narrator)

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Gettin' Old Ain't For Wimps: Inspirations and Stories to Warm Your Heart and Tickle Your Funny Bone

Bursting with wit and wisdom, these lighthearted, real-life stories, insightful Scriptures, and heartfelt prayers will make you chuckle and confess, “That sounds just like me!” Popular speaker and author Karen O’Connor invites you to celebrate the joys and misadventures of getting older. Have you noticed that…•when you can’t find your glasses, they’re usually on top of your head? •the delightful honesty of youth sometimes stings?•love still makes your heart skip a beat…or two…or three? •every morning you breathe a prayer of thanks for another day?•a good sense of humor makes life so much easier?Are you ready to trade in your wimp status for a more courageous existence? Or are you still wondering what lies ahead? Gettin’ Old Ain’t for Wimps hilariously affirms that life will always be filled with wonder, promise,and adventure!

Karen O'connor (Author), Karen O'connor (Narrator)

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You Have What it Takes: What Every Father Needs to Know

You have what it takes, Dad. Every boy wants to be a hero. He wants to be powerful, he wants to be dangerous, he wants to know... Do I have what it takes? Every girl wants to believe that she is captivating, worth fighting for. She wants to know... Am I lovely? They look to you, Dad, to answer those questions. That makes you the most powerful man in your child’s life. And as you will learn in this inspiring audio book, you have what it takes.

John Eldredge (Author), Kelly Ryan Dolan (Narrator)

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Unhooked

An eye-opening examination of the hookup culture, seen through the personal experiences of high school-and college-age women who confront the hard lessons of dating, love, and sex. We're living in an increasingly sexualized world, and it's the young-particularly young women-who must deal with the consequences. Kids are having more sexual contact than ever, and at an earlier age. They call it "hooking up." But what is "hooking up"? According to Laura Sessions Stepp, a reporter at The Washington Post, hooking up eludes a neat definition. It can be anything from an innocent kiss to sexual. In Unhooked, Stepp follows three groups of young women (one in high school, one each at Duke and George Washington universities). She sat with them in class, socialized with them, listened to them talk, and came away with some disturbing insights, including that hooking up carries with it no obligation on either side. Relationships and romance are seen as messy and time-consuming, and love is postponed-or worse, seen as impossible. Some young women can handle this, but many can't, and they're being battered-physically and emotionally-by the new dating landscape. The result is a generation of young people stymied by relationships and unsure where to turn for help.

Laura Sessions Stepp (Author), Ellen Archer (Narrator)

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The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family

'An extremely useful parenting handbook... truly outstanding ... strongly recommended.' --Library Journal (starred review) 'A tremendous resource for parents and professionals alike.' --Thomas Atwood, president and CEO, National Council for Adoption The adoption of a child is always a joyous moment in the life of a family. Some adoptions, though, present unique challenges. Welcoming these children into your family--and addressing their special needs--requires care, consideration, and compassion. Written by two research psychologists specializing in adoption and attachment, The Connected Child will help you: Build bonds of affection and trust with your adopted child Effectively deal with any learning or behavioral disorders Discipline your child with love without making him or her feel threatened 'A must-read not only for adoptive parents, but for all families striving to correct and connect with their children.' --Carol S. Kranowitz, author of The Out-of-Sync Child 'Drs. Purvis and Cross have thrown a life preserver not only to those just entering uncharted waters, but also to those struggling to stay afloat.' --Kathleen E. Morris, editor of S. I. Focus magazine 'Truly an exceptional, innovative work . . . compassionate, accessible, and founded on a breadth of scientific knowledge and clinical expertise.' --Susan Livingston Smith, program director, Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute 'The Connected Child is the literary equivalent of an airline oxygen mask and instructions: place the mask over your own face first, then over the nose of your child. This book first assists the parent, saying, in effect, 'Calm down, you're not the first mom or dad in the world to face this hurdle, breathe deeply, then follow these simple steps.' The sense of not facing these issues alone--the relief that your child's behavior is not off the charts--is hugely comforting. Other children have behaved this way; other parents have responded thusly; welcome to the community of therapeutic and joyful adoptive families.' --Melissa Fay Greene, author of There is No Me Without You: One Woman's Odyssey to Rescue Africa's Children

David R. Cross, Karyn B. Purvis, Wendy Lyons Sunshine (Author), Anna Crowe (Narrator)

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Parenting: From Survivng to Thriving: Building Healthy Families in a Changing World

Everything that parents need to survive and thrive in the 21st Century. Marriage, children and family have been lifelong priorities for Charles Swindoll. Based on his extensive study of both the Old and New Testaments, Chuck has drawn together those timeless insights for building close and rewarding family relationships. Following a biblical exploration of God's purpose and plans for families, readers are equipped with all the tools necessary to grow strong healthy families. Chuck then takes a clear-eyed look at those areas where parents and families often experience difficulties. In typical Swindoll fashion, these discussions are frank and direct but always leave the reader filled with hope and encouragement. Selected Chapters: * This Is not your Grandfather's Family * Practical Advice on Making a Marriage Stick * Cultivating a Life of Self-Worth * The Best Kept Secret of Wise Parenting * Increasing the Priority of Your Family * Staying Young as Your Family Grows Older * Danger Signs of Domestic Erosion * Restoring Relationships After You've Blown It * Affirming and Encouraging Words to Dads * Secret Struggles…Family Troubles * From Resentment to Rebellion * Final Words to Families Then and Now

Charles R. Swindoll (Author), Wayne Sheperd, Wayne Shepherd (Narrator)

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Loving Your Child Is Not Enough: Positive Discipline That Works

Martha Moraghan Jablow, Nancy Samalin (Author), Nancy Samalin (Narrator)

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Wisdom of Our Fathers

What does it really mean to be a good father? What did your father tell you, that has stayed with you throughout your life? Was there a lesson from him, a story, or a moment that helped to make you who you are? Is there a special memory that makes you smile when you least expect it?After the publication of Tim Russert's number one New York Times bestseller about his father, Big Russ & Me, he received an avalanche of letters from daughters and sons who wanted to tell him about their own fathers, most of whom were not superdads or heroes but ordinary men who were remembered and cherished for some of their best moments–of advice, tenderness, strength, honor, discipline, and occasional eccentricity.Most of these daughters and sons were eager to express the gratitude they had carried with them through the years. Others wanted to share lessons and memories and, most important, pass them down to their own children.This book is for all fathers, young or old, who can learn from the men in these pages how to get it right, and to understand that sometimes it is the little gestures that can make the big difference for your child. For some in this book, the appreciation came later than they would have liked. But as Wisdom of Our Fathers reminds us, it is never too late to embrace it.From the father who coached his daughter in sports (and life), attending every meet, game, performance, and tournament, to the daughter who, after a fifteen-year estrangement, learned to make peace with her difficult father just before he died, to the son who came, at last, to appreciate the silent way his father could show affection, Wisdom of Our Fathers shares rewarding lessons, immeasurable gifts, and lasting values.>p>Heartfelt, humorous, engaging, irresistibly readable, and bound to bring back memories of unforgettable moments with our own fathers, Tim Russert's new book is not only a fitting companion to his own marvelous memoir, but also a celebration of the positive qualities passed down from generation to generation.

Tim Russert (Author), , Tim Russert (Narrator)

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Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons

What does it really mean to be a good father? What did your father tell you, that has stayed with you throughout your life? Was there a lesson from him, a story, or a moment that helped to make you who you are? Is there a special memory that makes you smile when you least expect it? After the publication of Tim Russert’s number one New York Times bestseller about his father, Big Russ & Me, he received an avalanche of letters from daughters and sons who wanted to tell him about their own fathers, most of whom were not superdads or heroes but ordinary men who were remembered and cherished for some of their best moments–of advice, tenderness, strength, honor, discipline, and occasional eccentricity. Most of these daughters and sons were eager to express the gratitude they had carried with them through the years. Others wanted to share lessons and memories and, most important, pass them down to their own children. This book is for all fathers, young or old, who can learn from the men in these pages how to get it right, and to understand that sometimes it is the little gestures that can make the big difference for your child. For some in this book, the appreciation came later than they would have liked. But as Wisdom of Our Fathers reminds us, it is never too late to embrace it. From the father who coached his daughter in sports (and life), attending every meet, game, performance, and tournament, to the daughter who, after a fifteen-year estrangement, learned to make peace with her difficult father just before he died, to the son who came, at last, to appreciate the silent way his father could show affection, Wisdom of Our Fathers shares rewarding lessons, immeasurable gifts, and lasting values. Heartfelt, humorous, engaging, irresistibly readable, and bound to bring back memories of unforgettable moments with our own fathers, Tim Russert’s new book is not only a fitting companion to his own marvelous memoir, but also a celebration of the positive qualities passed down from generation to generation.

Joseph Buttler, Tim Russert (Author), Various, Various Narrators (Narrator)

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Ten Lessons To Transform Your Marriage: America's Love Lab Experts Share Their Strategies for Streng

In Ten Lessons to Transform Your Marriage, marital psychologists John and Julie Gottman provide vital tools-scientifically based and empirically verified-that you can use to regain affection and romance lost through years of ineffective communication. In 1994, Dr. John Gottman and his colleagues at the University of Washington made a startling announcement: Through scientific observation and mathematical analysis, they could predict-with more than 90 percent accuracy-whether a marriage would succeed or fail. The only thing they did not yet know was how to turn a failing marriage into a successful one, so Gottman teamed up with his clinical psychologist wife, Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman, to develop intervention methods. Now the Gottmans, together with the Love Lab research facility, have put these ideas into practice. What emerged from the Gottmans' collaboration and decades of research is a body of advice that's based on two surprisingly simple truths: Happily married couples behave like good friends, and they handle their conflicts in gentle, positive ways. The authors offer an intimate look at ten couples who have learned to work through potentially destructive problems-extramarital affairs, workaholism, parenthood adjustments, serious illnesses, lack of intimacy-and examine what they've done to improve communication and get their marriages back on track. Hundreds of thousands have seen their relationships improve thanks to the Gottmans' work. Whether you want to make a strong relationship more fulfilling or rescue one that's headed for disaster, Ten Lessons to Transform Your Marriage is essential reading. From the Hardcover edition.

Joan DeClaire, John Gottman PhD, Julie Schwartz Gottman, Phd John Gottman (Author), Anne Gartlan, L.J. Ganser, Susan Denaker (Narrator)

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