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Mom Overboard Author - Robin Chaddock Publisher - Harvest House

• Favorite Features -
• from a mom to moms - real help to recover joy in being a mom
• each chapter ends with "search & rescue" - ideas on how to live what you're learning and assignment to put it in practice
• helpful hints for discussion leaders
• can be used as a 17 week study
• filled with real-life stories

    Great book for mom to read on her own or with a small group of moms!  Tremendously well done, Robin and Harvest House!
 

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Good Spousekeeping Author - Dave Meurer Publisher - Life Journey/Cook

• Favorite Features -
• includes a reader's guide
• 35 short chapters - that take a honest look at marriage, family and life with humor

    Enjoyable, thought provoking and easy to read.  Extremely well done, Dave and Life Journey/Cook!
 

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The Miracle in a Daddy's Hug Author - John Burns Publisher - Howard Publishing

• Favorite Features -
• little gift book makes a must read for every expectant daddy as well as every man who is already a daddy
• explains why a daddy's touch, words, time, love and faith are essential for their daughters

    Great item to give soon-to-be dads or for any father on Father's Day!  Extremely well done, John and Howard Publishing!
 

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Becoming a World Changing Family Author - Donna Thomas Publisher - Baker Books

• Favorite Features -
• strong emphasis on the parents teaching their kids - it is not the church's responsibility
• each chapter ends with what you can do today as a family
• encourages writing a family mission statement
• encourages being aware and involved with other cultures
• 13 ideas to help children learn to reach out
• encourages families to open their homes to missionaries and to write to them
• challenges families to believe in prayer and get involved in short term mission projects

    I especially like all the ideas at the end of each chapter and the emphasis on parents opening the eyes of their children to the world around them.  Tremendously well done, Donna and Baker Books!
 

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Romantic Love Author - Dr. James Dobson Publisher - Regal Books

• Favorite Features -
• questions and answers throughout about what people believe on the topic of love
• looks at the need for commitment and explains how that is essential to real romantic love
• discussion questions for use in a class or small group
• works through four criteria to know God's will

    Excellent resource for engaged couples as well as for couples whose marriage is struggling.  Extremely well done, James and Regal Books!
 

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A Chicken's Guide to Talking Turkey With Your Kids About Sex Authors - Dr. Kevin Leman & Kathy Bell Publisher - Zondervan

• Favorite Features -
• practical, straight-talk for parents to help them talk straight with their kids about sex and growing up
• real-life examples/case studies throughout
• encourages parents to take an honest look at their lives and past so they can be prepared to help their children walk through puberty
• challenge to put sex ed in the home where it belongs
• challenges parents to put kids first and make real time for them

    I love the title to this book!  Beyond that, this book is filled with a wealth of information and ideas to truly help parents talk with their kids about sex.  Tremendously well done, Kevin, Kathy and Zondervan!
 

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The 10 Building Blocks for a Happy Family Author - Jim Burns Publisher - Regal

• Favorite Features -
  
• clearly outlines 10 simple, essential principles to building a happy family -
• being there
• positive parenting
• building healthy morals/values
• discipline
• balanced life
• communication
• play together
• love your spouse
• stewardship
• leaving a spiritual legacy
• suggested reading for each point
• discussion starters at the end of each chapter
• 63 practical ideas for spending time with your children
• alcoholism and drug use/abuse questionnaire for parents
• questionnaire to see if your child is over-stressed
• questionnaire to rate your family intimacy quotient
• five family devotions

    This book stresses how there are no perfect parents/families, but there are principles/building blocks we can follow to help our children grow up making wise choices and to have a strong family.  Tremendously well done Jim and Regal!  This would make a great study for a small group of parents!
 

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the Intimacy Cover-up Authors - Roger & Karlyn Hillerstrom Publisher - Kregel

• Favorite Features -
• looks at pre-marital sex, intimacy and issues related to knowing the difference between love and sex
• each chapter ends with growing closer questions and Karlyn's thoughts - perspective from a single 20 year old

    Challenging book gives couples and parents much to think and talk about.  Extremely well done, Roger, Karlyn and Kregel!
 

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raising the bar Author - Alvin Reid Publisher - Kregel

• Favorite Features -
• strong, much needed emphasis on parents being primary responsible for the Christian education of their children

    This book clearly explains the culture change and how teens are not children to be entertained, but rather young adults to be  challenged and mobilized into real service.  Tremendously well done, Alvin and Kregel Publishing!
 

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Bless this House Authors - Gregory Wolfe & Suzanne Wolfe Publisher - Jossey-Bass

• Favorite Features -
• walks through the four stages of a child's prayer life
• emphasizes responsibility for teaching our children about God is the parent's
• shows how families can pray together
• provides 21 types of prayers - both Scripture prayers and prayers written by others

    This book provides a good starting place for families and individuals to begin to pray.  I especially like teaching others to pray Scripture prayers.  Extremely well done, Gregory, Suzanne and Jossey-Bass!
 

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God's Design for the Highly Healthy Teen/Child Author - Walt Larimore, with Mike Youkey, Stephen & Amanda Sorenson Publisher - Zondervan

• Favorite Features -
• real-life accounts throughout
• walks parents through things to watch for in their kids from the childhood years through the teen years
• identifies parent's role in nurturing their children
• walks through issues like nutrition, physical - psychological - spiritual health, family relationships, community
• helpful hints and F.Y.I. throughout
• addresses concerns with adolescence - puberty, healthy physically - emotionally - relationally - spiritually, drugs, alcohol and sex

    Helpful guide and reference book for parents.  Extremely well done Walt, Mike, Stephen & Amanda and Zondervan!
 

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If You Want Breakfast in Bed, Sleep In the Kitchen Author - Dave Meurer Publisher - Life Journey/Cook

• Favorite Features -
• excellent use of humor to teach about strong marriages
• real-life experience throughout that we can all relate to

    Tremendously well done, Dave and Life Journey/Cook!  Definitely a must-read for every married couple as well as those who want to be married!  Completely enjoyable and educational!
 

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