In a world of personal electronics, fast food, and in-your-face attitude, do manners still matter? Absolutely--and they can help students move ahead in their world. Manners This offers practical tips and advice for dealing with others, whatever the setting. In fancy restaurants or cafeterias, on a date or on the phone, at home, school, or church, courtesy shows others that they’re important--and ultimately benefits everyone. Based on the timeless principles of the Bible, this resource tackles everything from introductions to Instant Messaging. It’s an ideal resource for younger people making their way in the world.
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365 Days of Celebration & Praise -- This creative devotion book contains something for very day of the year to discuss and pray about, and it's guaranteed to keep everyone's attention. Julie Lavender notes the holiday represented by that day, and works scripture into real life:
Here is a sample for July 18, Shark Awareness Day:
God created over three hundred kinds of sharks. The whale shark, the largest, grows up to forty feet long. The smallest shark measure only about six inches long and weighs about one ounce. Why do you think . . .
A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays -- By Robin Scarlata Sampson and Linda PierceThis giant, 600-page telephone-size book gives an extensive look at the nine annual holidays: Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Pentecost, Trumpets, Day of Atonement, Tabernacles, Hanukkah, Purim and the weekly holiday--the Sabbath! This books explains the historical, agricultural, spiritual, and prophetic purposes of each holiday, showing how each points to Christ and creative ways to teach them to your children! Includes projects, crafts, recipes . . .
A Study In Wisdom Board Game -- This Wisdom Game includes a fold out game board, instructions, 5 playing pieces (pawns) of various colors, one die, Treasure Chest cards, Gold Bag cards. Blank Treasure Cards have also been included for parents to write their own questions. This makes an excellent game to be played at home or in a group setting and can easily be incorporated with any study of the book of Proverbs. Any age can benefit from this brief game, although reading skills are necessary.
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Beautiful Girlhood -- An encouraging book that accomplishes much when read by mother and daughter together. The chapters deal with issues such as boyfriends, Biblical character traits, values, and preparing for adulthood; all in the context of being a "lady". Karen Andreola has brought back to life the 1920 edition for girls (ladies!) ages 12 and up.
Beautiful Girlhood and The Companion (set) -- Buy both titles and save! Beautiful Girlhood and The Companion to Beautiful Girlhood
Beyond Beautiful Girlhood
Plus Companion Guide -- Is your daughter prepared for life? Have you taught her how to manage a home, relationships and her walk with the Lord? Mothers, you know the transition from carefree girlhood to the daybreak of womanhood can be the most frightening and exciting of times for your daughter! Beyond Beautiful Girlhood , Plus Companion Guide can help you make the most of the remaining time you have with your daughter by equipping her with the skills and biblical truths she needs to know. This is a 7-21 week journey for . . .
Bob Jones Family Life Skills Student Text -- Grades 11 - 12 A refreshing 21st century approach to family life. Prepares students for roles present and future such as children, friends, spouses, parents, in-laws, and caregivers. Addresses the basic and emerging challenges of the modern home. Special sections portray family life around the world.
Soft-cover.
Body Clutter -- Join FlyLady and Leanne as they teach you how to adapt the basic principles of the FlyLady system and apply them to your Body Clutter, the most personal clutter of all. They do not preach at you about losing weight; they help you discover how you found it in the first place. This book teaches you how to use Baby-Steps and Routines to fit your own body. Dealing with your Body Clutter is not about the “perfect” diet; it is about sound nutrition and personal discovery It’s not about the fat, it’s about . . .
Boyhood and Beyond,
Practical Wisdom for Becoming a Man -- Bob Schultz, a carpenter by trade, has written a timeless book for boys. Wisdom and common sense are gleaned from short chapters covering topics such as authority, inventiveness, and honesty as well as learning to overcome things like fear, laziness, and temptation. Boyhood and Beyond motivates boys to build their lives on a foundation of strong moral principles. Most importantly, these chapters will encourage boys to become the men God wants them to be as they develop a relationship with Him. This . . .
BRINGING UP BOYS, on Audio CD -- by Dr. James Dobson Boys are different! But with pressure to be "gender neutral," many try to mold children into a one-size-fits-all model. Dr. Dobson explains why boys are the way they are, how to understand their emotional and physical development, and how best to motivate them into becoming godly men.
6 CD's, 400 minutes
Children Of Character -- By Mardy FreemanThis is a book written from the heart. You’ll enjoy Mardy’s personal experiences of being a home schooling mother and realizing that just because we home school our children, doesn’t mean they automatically have good character! You’ll be encouraged to learn about your children’s personality differences, how to appreciate them and how to direct them all to God, cutting the ties with your older children, what influences them, and many other things.
Children of Character II -- CHILDREN OF CHARACTER II, by Mardy Freeman The Early Years to Adulthood, picks up where Children of Character left off with more personal stories, practical advice and gentle encouragement for parents. Topics include how to protect children when they are weak, ways to bring them to maturity, winning their hearts, teaching them how to hear the Lord’s voice, releasing them into service, and discerning right teachings for our family. Whether your relationship with your children is good or in need of . . .
Choosing Humility -- Each Train-Up Study is a 16 lesson, in-depth, independent Bible curriculum based on the New International Reader's Version Bible. This translation is written specifically for children and enables them to understand God's Word. The Train-Up Bible Curriculum is written for those parents or guardians who want their children deeply rooted in God's Word. The studies are written to train children to understand and apply God's Word in their own lives. Each study is illustrated. At the conclusion of each . . .
Created for Work -- Every boy dreams about what he will be when he grows up. Parents pray that whatever he chooses, he may be successful. Even a good education is no guarantee of success. Without a healthy attitude toward work, young men may continue to dream and not attain God's best for them. Author Bob Schulz offers a warm-hearted guide, filled with stories from real life, to teach young men what it means to be honest workers no matter what occupation is chosen. God is looking for young men who do not shy away from . . .
Creative Correction -- Extraordinary Ideas for Everyday Discipline by Lisa Whelchel You’ve tried timeout, grounding and spanking. But still, junior won’t change. Maybe it’s time for a change in strategy. In the fun, easy-to-use book, you will discover many practical alternatives. When correction is done creatively, it’s more regarding - both for the child an parents. Chapters include: Learning from the Ultimate Parent, The Heart of Obedience, WWIII: The Sibling Conflict, Grace and Failure, and many others. Lisa Whelchel . . .
Discover Your Child's Learning Style -- Help your child discover the joy of learning.Does your child learn best in the morning, afternoon, or evening? Does his reading comprehension increase or decrease when music is played in the background? Does she prefer to study alone or with others? According to nationally respected educators Mariaemma Willis And Victoria Kindle Hodson, our children process information in a multitude of unique ways. What works best for one child is often counterproductive for others. By trying to force all children . . .
DO HARD THINGS -- With over 16 million hits to their website TheRebelution.com, Alex and Brett Harris are leading the charge in a growing movement of Christian young people who are rebelling against the low expectations of their culture by choosing to "do hard things" for the glory of God.Written when they were 18 years old, Do Hard Things is the Harris twins' revolutionary message in its purest and most compelling form, giving readers a tangible glimpse of what is possible for teens who actively resist cultural lies . . .
Eat Your Way Across the USA -- Eat Your Way Through the U.S.A. is more than just a cookbook. It is a taste buds-on approach to geography. Each state has its unique geographical features and agricultural products. Eat Your Way Through the U.S.A. includes a full meal of recipes from each state. In some cases, there is a salad, main dish and dessert. In other cases, main dish, vegetable and bread. Some states include bonus recipes for breakfast foods and snacks. Recipes are easy to follow and, though they aren’t written at a child’s . . .
Educational Travel On A Shoestring -- This is an essential road map to family fun and learning - across the country or around your own hometown. You’ll discover ideas for memorable and inexpensive vacations and field trips, how to find surprising sources for travel money, and ways to build closer family ties with your children and teenagers. Includes and extensive resource guide with hundreds of magazines, organizations, books and web sties. Brought to you by the authors of Home Schooling on a Shoe String, Judith Allee and Melissa Morgan. . . .
Gobble Up The Bible, a Cookbook for Kids, ages 5 - 12 -- This interactive cookbook will help kids learn to make really great food and grow closer to God as they do it. Each of the more the 70 recipes includes a Bible learning activity to teach young people more about the Christian life. Recipes offer food for kid-do-able meals and snacks, even some recipes that are for play only. Includes a thorough section on kitchen safety and basic culinary techniques.
Heart of Anger Workbook -- This is the companion study guide to one of the most important Christian books ever published: The Heart of Anger. The book itself started a revolution in the realm of Christian counseling. Rather than dealing with simply behavior patterns, it went right to the "heart" of the matter: the inner workings of our motives and behavior in the light of God's word. It examined not just how to control anger in children, but why children are angry and, moreover, how adults at times contribute to that anger. . . .
Home Economics for Home Schoolers Set -- Get all three books! Home Economics for Home Schoolers Level 1 Home Economics for Home Schoolers Level 2 Home Economics for Home Schoolers Level 3
Home Economics for Home Schoolers, Level One -- Just as the Bible teaches line upon line and precept upon precept, the same concept is used in teaching our daughters important homemaking skills! Many parents are training their children in academics but are forgetting that most likely they will also be wives and mothers. This once-a-week, easy-to-follow curriculum makes sure that children will have all the skills they will need when they embark on their own wonderful adventure in homemaking Level One for ages 6 and up answers these questions:
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Home Economics for Home Schoolers, Level Three -- Just as the Bible teaches line upon line and precept upon precept, the same concept is used in teaching our daughters important homemaking skills! Many parents are training their children in academics but are forgetting that most likely they will also be wives and mothers. This once-a-week, easy-to-follow curriculum makes sure that children will have all the skills they will need when they embark on their own wonderful adventure in homemaking Level Three for ages 10 and up answers these questions: . . .
Home Economics for Home Schoolers, Level Two -- Just as the Bible teaches line upon line and precept upon precept, the same concept is used in teaching our daughters important homemaking skills! Many parents are training their children in academics but are forgetting that most likely they will also be wives and mothers. This once-a-week, easy-to-follow curriculum makes sure that children will have all the skills they will need when they embark on their own wonderful adventure in homemaking Level Two for ages 8 and up answers these questions:
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Home School Heroes:
The Struggle & Triumph of
Home Schooling in America -- Home School Heroes: The Struggle & Triumph of Home Schooling in America covers the history of the modern homeschool movement, with many stories of God’s faithfulness to homeschool families fighting in court for the right to educate their children. It is a book that can be read by older kids and adults alike to give them an appreciation for all the sacrifices of homeschool families to win the freedom we enjoy today. Home School Heroes concludes with a call to readers to always remain vigilant . . .
How To Talk Confidently With Your Child About Sex (A Parent's Guide) - Learning About Sex Series -- This guide shows parents ways to naturally share parental views on sexuality with children of all ages and development levels. This is the parent guide for a series entitled Learning About Sex. Each book in the series helps children see sex as a good gift from God to be used responsibly.
How You Are Changing (Ages 8-11) - Learning About Sex Series -- This book explains that the physical changes preteens experience are normal. Sexual intercourse is introduced as a way for husbands and wives to express love. This is the third book in a series entitled Learning About Sex. Each book in the series helps children see sex as a good gift from God to be used responsibly.
Human Sexuality, A Christian Perspective - Learning About Sex Series -- This book helps adults of all ages better understand their own sexuality and its place in their lives. It addresses important aspects of sexuality including the spiritual, emotional and physical. This book is part of a series entitled Learning About Sex. Each book in the series helps individuals of all ages to see sex as a good gift from God to be used responsibly.
Hungry Girl -- O.K., so this won’t make Cathy Duffy’s Top Picks—but it has made it to mine! Hungry Girl is actually the only email newsletter that I personally subscribe to. I used to cut and paste her ideas and recipes into a WORD document as she inspired me to actually learn to cook (oh—maybe you didn’t know that about me—I don’t/didn’t cook). But when her cookbook finally came out in May, I ordered mine right away, plus more for you! Here’s to eating better and enjoying every minute of it! Not . . .
Learning About Sex Series
Set (all 7 books) -- This series presents an accurate portrayal of sex from a distinct Christian point of view. With accurate and up-to-date information, it provides guidance to talk with your children about sex as God has intended it. Contains these titles:
Life Before Birth -- Life is so precious, and children these days need to understand that as soon as possible. This book is designed to help children ages 9 to 11 learn and discuss with their parents the issues surrounding abortion, birth defects & physical characteristics. Interesting chapters on DNA and chromosomes make this a good book to add to your science curriculum. Also provides a starting point for sex education. Hardback
Life Skills for Kids -- Author Christine Field (former trial lawyer turned home schooling mom) believes that all kids need a practical life education in order to thrive as adults in public and family life. She has devised hundreds of fun ways to systematically teach children basic life skills by letting them do everyday stuff along with adults. Topics include: time and space organization, decision-making abilities, money management, spiritual habits, skills around the house, people skills, as well as a host of others.
Lily and the Creep -- Lily and Shad are into it again. But this time, Lily and her friends are fed up with his teasing, and decide to give Shad a taste of his own medicine. When Lily and her friends play the ultimate prank on Shad, guess who’s left to take the fall—Lily. Lily and Shad get assigned a project that they must complete TOGETHER after school. Will this finally bring an end to the infamous feud between Lily and Shad? Or is it the beginning of something much worse? See what happens when Lily makes an unpleasant . . .
Lily's Church Camp Adventure -- This last book in the series includes a special letter to you, the reader, from Nancy Rue. In the letter, you'll learn what happens with Lily and her friends, including Shad, "after the series!" And as an added bonus, Nancy introduces a new character named Sophie, as part of a brand new line of books called FaithGirlz!.
Lintball Leo’s Not-So-Stupid Questions About Your Body -- From 2:52 Soul Gear! Finally, everything you wanted to know about your body, but you’ve just been too chicken to ask. This is the first book for boys that gives honest answers to real questions about your body from a biblical perspective. No, you’re not falling apart—you’re just growing up! But there’s no need to fear, when Lintball Leo is near. He’s your personal guide to understanding your body. With information about everything from steroid use to body parts, there’s not a question Lintball Leo . . .
Love You Forever -- By Robert MunschThis book is one of the sweetest books we've ever read! Your whole family will love this book. The story is about a mother who always sneaks into her son's room and sings, " I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living, my baby you'll be.".
Makes an excellent Valentine or Mother's Day gift!
Love, Sex, And God (Ages 14 to Young Adult) - Learning About Sex Series -- Teens need encouragement to respect their bodies and the place that God has created for sex in their lives. This book addressed family roles and what to look for in a marriage partner. It presents straight facts on sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS. This is the fifth book in a series entitled Learning About Sex. Each book in the series helps children see sex as a good gift from God to be used responsibly.
Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends -- How to Fight the GOOD Fight at Home! , written by 3 siblings and illustrated by their dad! You’ll find what you thought impossible - possible. Here is Sarah Mally’s comment about their book:
Brothers and sisters are among the most important people in life, yet often they are also the most trouble. My brother, sister, and I have become concerned as we have observed the way many siblings fight, argue, and miss out on the close relationship that God intends for them to have.
The problem is not just . . .
Margin -- By: Richard Swenson, M.D. Does being a home schooler automatically mean you have an overloaded life? After home schooling 9 years, I was beginning to think it was a necessary evil. However, after MAKING myself slow down long enough to go through this book, I am convinced that it makes a wonderful gift for oneself. Go ahead, indulge, it might just save your sanity. Focusing on margin in four key areas - emotional energy, physical energy, time, and money - Dr. Swensen offers an overall picture of life . . .
Margin Audio CD -- Do you really need the book and it's life-restoring information, but just don’t have time read it? Well, you will after you listen to this audio version. But for now, use the time in your car or while you’re doing other things to listen to this abridged version read by the author. Contains 4 CD’s Read by the author, Richard A. Swenson, M.D.
Period, A Girl's Guide -- Period explains in a straightforward manner and with line drawings, the changes all girls go through; how to handle the onset of one's menstrual cycle and answers common questions. This very “easy read” also addresses touchy issues concerning PMS, the various products to use, a calendar, and a pull-out parent’s guide. I recommend this for you, your girls, and your sons. It’s a great book to keep conversations rolling, or just to begin them!
Paperback, 70 pages
Preparing For Adolescence -- How to Survive the Coming Years of Change - by Dr. James Dobson Approaching this age can be scary (for the parents!), but having this map makes it much easier for both the parent and child to find their way. Issues dealt with are self esteem, puberty, romantic love, identity, and conformity.
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Preparing For Adolescence
Family Guide and Workbook -- How to Survive the Coming Years of Change - by Dr. James Dobson Workbook designed to go with the book. It's full of discussion provoking ideas, self-tests and projects that will help teens make it through the rough years of adolescence.
Restoring Margin, A Companion Workbook -- When there isn’t enough time, money, physical or emotional energy to accomplish the tasks of a given week or month, then system failure is on its way (or has already happened). This workbook helps readers work through the issues that create overload in all of these areas. It is based on Dr. Richard Swenson’s best-selling book Margin. Groups or individuals will find this a useful tool for preventing negative stress and restoring margin to their lives. This eleven-lesson workbook will enable readers . . .
Rules For Young Friends -- A coloring book that teaches children how to HAVE a friend and how to BE a friend! Includes rules for family house rules, loyalty towards family members, borrowing and loaning toys, friends who interrupt chores, and much more! Another great resource from Noble Publishing!
Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes -- in you and your kids!Remember those idealistic goals you had when you brought your child home for the first time? Did those goals give way to a simple desire to survive each day? What happened? Joanne Miller and Scott Turansky know how frustrated parents become when dealing not only with whining but also with bad attitudes, meanness, and bickering. Some parents try to control their children's behavior. But the key is not in controlling children, but in instilling honor into family life.
In this . . .
Sex And The New You (Ages 11-14) - Learning About Sex Series -- This book encourages young people to feel good about becoming men and women. It presents a matter-of-fact explanation to sexual maturation, intercourse, conception and birth. A discussion of premarital sex and sexually transmitted diseases is introduced. This is the fourth book in a series entitled Learning About Sex. Each book in the series helps children see sex as a good gift from God to be used responsibly.
Shepherding A Child’s Heart -- By Dr. Tedd TrippShepherding A Child’s Heart by Dr. Tedd Tripp is about how to speak to the heart of your child. The things your child does and says flows from the heart. Luke 6:45 puts it this way, “...out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.” (NIV) written for parents with children of any age (with the last 2 chapters devoted to teenagers!), this insightful book provides perspectives and procedures for shepherding your child’s heart into the paths of life. Positive Discipline at it's . . .
Shepherding A Child’s Heart - Parent’s Handbook -- By Tedd TrippDr. Tripp has given us a valuable tool as a companion to Shepherding a Child's Heart. The Handbook deepens the shepherding model found in the book. There are sections of Bible study, application, strategic questions to help parents commit to change and some gospel encouragement that you can be a better parent because of the power of grace working in you. Those who have "field tested" the Parent's Handbook have encouraged us that it solidly advances the teaching of Shepherding a Child's . . .
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