Being a parent is a lifetime job. No one knows that more than Eddie Marie Durham, mother of three adult sons. In her guidebook filled with practical parenting advice, Durham shares not only her personal experiences but also poetry, scripture, and quotes in order to help parents find their way down what can be a very challenging road while raising children in today's world. Durham, a retired elementary school teacher, has always relied on God's guidance and her family values to carry her through difficult times while parenting her children. Guided by these principles, Durham leads others chronologically through her experiences, both good and bad, while offering wisdom and encouragement to other parents that will help them respect one another, talk to children about expectations and consequences, carry out discipline, allow children to grow and mature, be active with children in all facets of life, and lean on their faith for strength. While Being a Parent shares time-tested advice from a blessed mother that will help other parents attain the greatest reward in life: mentoring a child into a productive, loving adult.

This book offers 10 'recipes' for Woodland adventures, each structured around a story which is designed to capture the imagination of 2-6 year olds. Each recipe provides parents and carers with a list of the kit required (generally, simple household objects) and a set of step by step instructions. A strong addition to the successful Frances Lincoln creative parenting list, this book focuses on activities for younger children, and connects with the fast-growing Forest School movement.

"Saying Yes to Saying No, moved me to being convicted of how calloused I had become to the influences in our world today, and yet I felt challenged to take a stand against those same influences for my sons. If you have children or grandchildren, you will want to teach them to "Say No" when it counts, and this book will give you the tools to start now " -Ryan Knight, D.C.

Sex is going to become a part of everyone's life at some point. Are you one of the 90% of parents who wish they knew what to say when it came to talking to your son or daughter about sex? Saying Yes to Saying No will equip you with scripture, and communication tools to give you confidence to become the parent who is meeting the needs of the 87% of teens who say it would be easier to maintain a sexually pure lifestyle if their parents would have open conversations with them about sex. Saying Yes to Saying No addresses issues like sexting, pornography, boundaries in dating, and much more. Saying Yes to Saying No will give you tools to start developing the conversation of sexual intimacy from age three, building on that conversation through your son or daughter's young adult years.

Powerful Scriptures are placed in each chapter to remind you of the promises God has given you as a parent.

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Discover the holy calling of fatherhood, and find God's purpose for your family Through a careful examination of the Word of God, The Calling of Fatherhood reveals a vision for your home that is refreshingly new, yet as old as Genesis. More than just another how-to book to sit on your shelf, The Calling of Fatherhood explains the will of God for you as a father. Have you ever wondered what your calling is as a Christian father? Do you know why God created marriage? Is your heart dedicated to pursuing the hearts of your children? Have you entered into a covenant with the God who longs to help you produce a godly seed? The Calling of Fatherhood answers these questions and much more. Discover what the Word of God says about: - the plan of God for your family - the responsibilities of a father - the promises of God for your home - the way to protect and prepare your children - the importance of a heart to heart relationship - the blessings of children - the heart of God for the next generation Be forewarned--you may never be the same.