Lysa TerKeurst, mother of five and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, knows about the bouts of "mommy stress" that come with parenting and managing a home and a life. From her own experience and conversations with hundreds of other women, Lysa shares how mothers can release the guilt they sometimes feel and stop blaming their parenting skills every time a child does something wronglet kids live with the consequences of their bad choicessimplify life to create breathing roomquit comparing themselves to "perfect" momsturn to God for support, guidance, and patience

Overflowing with practical ideas, short Bible studies, and plenty of encouragement, this inspiring resource will help moms to realize that—with God's wisdom and mercy—they can experience peace and satisfaction while raising their kids.

Rerelease of The Bathtub Is Overflowing but I Feel Drained

Think your family just doesn't have time to share its faith? Think again.

With a wealth of ideas that are fun and practical, this book shows how to help children appreciate people of all cultures and see the world as Jesus does. Donna Thomas challenges families to become world changers, bringing his transforming message to those around them.

The sheer volume of activities competing for your family's time and energy can make it hard to focus on one of the most important tasks of all—-fulfilling the Great Commission.

Becoming a "World Changing Family" will show you how to see the world as Jesus does and bring his transforming message to those around you. It's packed with ideas that are fun and practical—-for even the busiest of families. Discover how you can connect to people of other cultures by eating ethnic cuisine, writing letters, taking trips, enjoying festivals and parties, playing games, and more.

Let God open your eyes to the possibilities surrounding you, and get ready to share a world-class adventure with your family.

In this enlightening resource, Cynthia Ulrich Tobias introduces the variety of learning styles that shape the way students interpret their world. Once these approaches are understood, parents and teachers can become far more effective in helping children grasp confusing concepts, stay interested in lessons, and utilize their strengths. By recognizing children's learning preferences, you can reach them more efficiently and effectively! These concepts are powerful tools for drawing out the best in a child. Give your youngster the best chance for success by coming to understand The Way They Learn.

It's easy to recognize a strong-willed child. Difficult to discipline, at times impossible to motivate, strong-willed children present unique, frustrating, and often exhausting challenges to those who care for them. But now, the miracle parents long for can happen. Offering new hope, achievable goals, and a breath of fresh air to families and teachers, Cynthia Tobias explains how the mind of a strong-willed child works - and how to use that information to the child's best advantage.

Kids will love this creative and fun book in which 4 animals (an otter, beaver, golden retriever & lion) teach personality traits and how to respect and appreciate each individual for who they are.

What greater gift can you give your children than one that lasts for eternity?
Passing on a heritage of faith to children is an incredible privilege God gives to parents. And now there’s a tool to help make it easy! Inside the Parents’ Guide to the Spiritual Growth of Children, you’ll find dozens of simple, practical ways to not only tell you children what you believe, but to show them how to make faith in God part of everyday life.
This comprehensive guide includes helpful reference sections, such asThe Greatest Gift You Can Give: how to get started, building your confidence, understanding your unique role in the spiritual development of your familyYour Children’s Ages and Stages: developing your children’s Christian values from birth to adolescence; leading your children to personal, loving relationships with God; using fun, faith-filled activities for each stage of your children’s developmentDesigning a Plan for Your Family: creating a customized spiritual growth plan for your family based on shared interests and personality types, carving out special teaching times the whole family will enjoy, bringing the Bible into everyday lifePractical Questions and Resources: answers to questions parents ask most, additional resources, memory verses, and moreEncouraging, empowering, and enlightening, Parents’ Guide to the Spiritual Growth of Children takes every Christian parent’s desire to pass their faith along to their children—and helps put that desire into action.

Written for parents with children of any age, this insightful book provides perspectives and procedures for shepherding your child's heart into the paths of life. Shepherding a Child's Heart gives fresh biblical approaches to child rearing.

Plugged-In Parenting comes at a time when parents find themselves between a rock and a hard place. They want to protect their children from the increasingly violent and sexualized content of movies, TV, the Internet, and music as well as cyberbullying and obsessive cell phone texting. But they fear that simply “laying down the law” will alienate their kids. Can parents stay connected to the media while staying connected to God and to each other? This book makes a powerful case for teaching kids media discernment, but doesn’t stop there. It shows how to use teachable moments, evidence from research and pop culture, Scripture, questions, parental example, and a written family entertainment constitution to uphold biblical standards without damaging the parent-child relationship.

"My teens are questioning the truth they have been told about Christ their entire lives!" "How do I deal with the peer pressure that's influencing them?" Many parents ask these and many other tough questions when their children reach the teen years, and the Parent's Guide to the Spiritual Mentoring of Teens is a book that answers them by sharing information, advice, and techniques to help guide teens into a growing, grace-filled love relationship with Jesus Christ. A new addition to Focus on the Family's best-selling series of guides.

Drawing from her own family's experience and through her interaction with other parents, Lisa Whelchel offers creative solutions for parents who are desperate for new, proven approaches to discipline. In addition to advice on topics such as sibling conflict and lying, Whelchel offers a biblical perspective and down-to-earth encouragement to parents who are feeling overwhelmed. A handy reference guide with ideas for specific situations rounds out this resource that will be a blessing to parents and their children.

Serving others is a vital part of the Christian life. Time and again Christ demonstrated the importance of putting others first and giving what we can to help those less fortunate. As adults, we recognize the importance of instilling these values in our children and youth, but simply telling them to love their neighbor isn’t enough; to leave a lasting impression, they need to see and experience love in action.77 Ways Your Family Can Make a Difference is an easy-to-use resource that parents can use to cultivate compassion in their children and engage their family in acts of service. Filled with suggestions, activities, Bible verses, and topics for discussion, this re-usable manual inspires families to look for ways to make the world a better place by making a difference in the lives of others.Features include:Creative activities that can be adapted to fit your unique familyService ideas for a variety of budgetsBible verses at the end of each activity to help children connect the practical aspects of God’s truth to their livesInteractive discussion questions to help teens understand the importance of each activity and correlate it to God s WordSuggestions that encourage whole families—parents, kids, grandparents, and other relatives—to spend time together as they practice biblical servanthoodIn addition to families, these ideas and activities can be easily adapted to use with youth groups, Sunday School classes, home school curriculums, small-groups, and church-wide community projects.