Om gelukkige kinders groot te maak, is nie ’n gelukskoot nie!

Alle ouers wil goeie ouers wees wat hulle kinders op die regte manier grootmaak. Dit gebeur egter nie vanself of oornag nie. Dis harde werk en sal elke pa, ma, voog, ouma, oupa, meneer en juffrou soms teen die mure uitdryf. Maar dis die moeite werd. En jy hoef dit nie alleen aan te pak nie.

30 uitsendings van RSG se gewilde oggendprogram, Groeipyne, is nou in ’n boek saamgevat sodat jy dag en nag antwoorde en wenke kan kry. Alles waaroor jy wonder en bekommer word bespreek: dikbek tieners, hoe om die regte vriende te kies, goeie Wiskundepunte, boelies, dissipline, skoolgereedheid, emosionele ontwikkeling, lyfstraf, eksamenstres, leesvaardighede, roetine, neulery en nog 18 ander relevante temas.

Die kenners wat hulle wysheid en ervaring met ander ouers deel, weet wat die uitdagings en probleme is waarmee kinders vandag te doen kry. Die nuwe lewenstyl vra dat ouers nuut sal dink en doen en dis waarmee hierdie boek jou sal help. Hierdie is ’n saampraat boek propvol idees wat werk – nie ingewikkelde teorie nie. Dit haal die pyne uit opvoeding uit en maak ouerskap weer plesierig … en iets waarin jy goed is.

My Kids Are Trying to Kill Me is a hilarious, yet honest look at parenting. Mittelstet shares stories of her own parenting mishaps to help encourage other parents. She offers insight that she's learned from her journey, not only as a parent but as a former teacher as well, to help other parents who might be struggling. My Kids Are Trying to Kill Me reminds you to laugh with your kids, give yourself a break from the stresses of parenting, and make God the main priority in your life. If you've ever felt like your kids will be the death of you, then this book is a must read.

Carla and her husband Dean fought for custody of Dean's 2 children, Annie and Peter, following the news that they were living with their mother and a paedophile. The children had been damaged beyond repair following their treatment and what ensued was a tesing time rebuilding the lives of 2 children and a court battle that would take 2 years to get through. Following the lengthy residency battle, they hoped that all their troubles were over, however, their troubles were only just beginning.....................

A must-read book equipping you to better protect your child. Day after day the media reveal the latest cases of child abuse, but do we believe these could happen in our street, our church, our home? Policing Innocence is a ground-breaking book for any adult who cares for a child - family, professionals, church leaders and workers, friends, neighbours. Protecting children is a battle, and Policing Innocence is one of the most powerful weapons available to fight that battle. It empowers you by revealing the truth about the pervasive and invisible dangers children face in their everyday lives. Policing Innocence is the best armour you have to protect them; it is never offensive, always appropriate and totally practical. Drawing on her experience as a police officer in the Paedophile Unit, mother of two, and church member, Rebecca Andrews navigates us through a challenging yet vital issue with an entertaining style full of humour and honesty. This book is one of the most important you can read; it is unique in addressing such essential issues, and its easy-to-read style ensures that you will enjoy it. Policing Innocence has been acclaimed on nationwide BBC radio, and addresses crucial subjects like the Justice System, parenting, the Internet, grooming mechanisms, female abusers, the Sex Offenders Register and critically, why so many abusers target churches. Rebecca addresses the burning 'how does it happen' questions, and with refreshing honesty she tells us how she does her job. Policing Innocence is powerful, challenging, shocking, funny, revealing, un-missable - it is a book your child needs you to read

This book offers insight of a child that is struggling with the divorce of their parents. The material in this book is through the eyes and heart and voice of a child speaking to their parent. There is some humor and plenty of compassion written to express the battle of a childs heart. Expect sensitivity and simplicity and comprehensive for all parents to understand. You need to have an open mind and if you read it with the understanding what is best for your child regardless the situation then your child has a better chance of feeling loved and accepted by both parents and avoiding parental conflict will be the greatest gift you can give to your child. The goal is to be able to make improvements in your situation with the other parent and the importance on focusing on the child for the rest of your divorced life.

"Into the Mouths of Babes is a fabulous book--full of absolutely everything needed to provide babies with the nutritional foundation to set the stage for a lifetime of health and well-being." Christiane Northrup, MD Ob/Gyn physician and author of the New York Times bestsellers: Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause

"Into the Mouths of Babes sets the highest standard for books on how to nourish our little ones. Susan elegantly weaves together all the practical details that parents need to know to feed a child in the best possible way: kitchen set-up, recipes, shopping, nutritional insights, food allergies, and much more. But this book will provide you with more than just great nutrition strategies. It teaches parents how to raise a child who's healthy in body, mind, heart, and soul."

MARC DAVIDAuthor of Nourishing Wisdom and The Slow Down Diet

"Reading this book is like having a loving godmother in your kitchen, holding your hand while you learn to deeply enjoy feeding your family. Her non-judgmental and holistic approach to healthy cooking empowers parents to embrace this adventure, with a food mill in one hand and a spice jar filled with Love in the other."

KATE SHORT LINDSAYHolistic Health Coach and Mother

"Love beams from every page as Susan Tate so eloquently combines the science of nutrition and the essence of a joy-filled life. This will be the book I gift to all the families I work with as a holistic birth doula."

DONETTE MORRISMother, Yoga Therapist, and Holistic Birth Doula

"As a first time mother-to-be and nutritional novice, I feel well prepared to feed my baby having read Into the Mouths of Babes. Susan Tate's philosophy of serving whole foods mixed with 'sacred nutrients' like Love and Respect empowers me to tap my inner wisdom for guidance on what to eat and how to eat."

GRETCHEN MUSGROVEExpectant Mother

If you are raising a family, or planning to, then Down but Not Out should be a part of your growth strategy as a leader. Down but Not Out takes you through a practical process of finding your significance and role of taking deliberate leadership at home, highlighting success factors as well as factors that commonly derail relationships and precipitate strife.

One of the most pressing issues facing the world now is the breakdown of the basic pillar of society, the family. We focus on being the best in our careers, businesses, and recreational pursuits. Years are spent in school and training to hone our skills and acquire greater and greater knowledge. We spend heavily to get expert certification.

Yet, why do we invest so little time to prepare ourselves for the arduous expedition that is parenting? It is apparent on the level of insufficient preparedness parents have to lead in their own homes.

Down but Not Out engages this critical discourse and shares a journey of joy, pain, fears, rejection, and finally triumph. It takes you through how you can become an effective leader wherever you are by starting small, at home.

Down but Not Out is a blend of wisdom, experience, and humility. Every parent, and anyone who interacts with a family, should read this book with careful consideration.

"Authentic and transparent A must-read for any parent that desires to empower their children to live a life of significance in a world filled with challenges."

Barry Smith, Building What Matters (www.buildingwhatmatters.com)

"Intimately candid and bold. A reminder that hope still exists if parents deliberately train their children to grow in 'wisdom, stature and favour with God and man.'"

Michael Oyier, psychologist, media practitioner, and founder/director at Serenity Life Coaching

Did you know that there are kids out there who don't even want to get out of bed in the morning because they know what going to school means for them? * being teased and taunted ... * being excluded and rejected ... * being afraid that you're going to be assaulted and possibly hurt... * Sometimes it can even mean that you just can't hang in there any longer, so you give up and take your own life. If you are one of the cool kids at school, this book is for you. But if you're not one of the cool kids, this book is especially for you. Emerson Elementary isn't a real school, but it could be your elementary school. And the students at Emerson aren't real kids, but the problems they face are real, and so are the choices they make.The Golden Rule is an old rule, but it's still a good rule to live by, and after reading this book, you may just possibly become a kinder, more compassionate human being, someone who treats others the way you want them to treat you. So come along and join the students at Emerson Elementary and help them make some cool choices!

In How to Keep Your Child from Going to Jail, Judge Hubert Grimes uses his years of courtroom and life experience to create a framework for parents who want to steer their children away from such dire predictions. His no-nonsense approach that starts from the moment prospective parents decide to have a child carries the reader through the various seasons and challenges of successfully raising children to maturity. Along the way, he points out the challenges that threaten to derail parents and children from achieving their goal. He readily identifies the conduct which often leads to delinquent behavior and shares insights with parents which can preempt these problems before they arise. Judge Grimes has been a trial judge for over twenty years. During the last ten years, he has specialized in family law matters and developed a solid reputation for fairness, wisdom, and common sense solutions to the myriad of day-to-day problems he faces in his courtroom. In this book, parents will learn to: - appreciate the sacrifices of parenting before they become parents - overcome negative parent-child relationships - strengthen the self-esteem of their children - steer children away from jail and towards successful lives as adults

A successfully planned parenthood starts with Planned Purity. Saving a kiss like the young people in The Princess and the Kiss is just the beginning. In this groundbreaking purity training method for parents, best-selling children's author Jennie Bishop shares the key to sexual purity and an honorable life: a good heart. Using Planned Purity, any reader can construct a household of purity for themselves, a child or a family. A resource section with parent/child scripts, object lessons and more makes this guide a must-have for any mom or dad planning for purity in today's sexualized culture. What's inside: The simple secret of a pure life that even a child can understand. Family strategies for nurturing pure hearts, leading directly to the pursuit of sexual purity. Keys to raising children who refuse to view pornography. Initiative to overcome personal struggles as you evaluate your own pursuit of purity. Encouragement to help others live free of the effects of selfishness and sexual license. Planned Purity goes beyond teen sex issues to a definition of purity that addresses heart and body, birth to legacy. Plan for that purity first, and see how not only parenthood, but all of life falls into place "One parents' seminar has changed our lives more than any other-Planned Purity." Carolyn, mother and teacher "What does purity mean to you? I wrestled with that word until I heard Jennie Bishop speaking on the topic." Patrick, father, pastor and youth leader Jennie Bishop is best known as author of best-selling children's books The Princess and the Kiss and The Squire and the Scroll. As founder of PurityWorks, Jennie provides resources and training for parents raising children to pursue pure hearts and sexual purity. Jennie lives in Florida with her husband and two daughters.

The first three years of a child's life are the most significant, as they are fundamental to all further development. This title focuses on stimulation during those early years, covering the following: The learning process according to your child's potential; A stimulating environment; Brain, sensory and motor development; Body image and self-image; The development of play; Speech and language development; Perceptual and cognitive development; Emotions; Discipline and problem solving.

"It is a complex time to be a parent. Our climate is in crisis, and economic inequality is deepening. Racialized violence is spreading, and school shootings are escalating. How do we, as parents, cultivate in our children a love of the earth, a cry for justice, and a commitment to nonviolence? Where do we place our bodies so we teach our kids that resistance is crucial and change is possible? What practices do we hold as a family to encourage them to work with their hands, honor their hearts, and nurture their spirits? The Sandbox Revolution calls upon our collective wisdom to wrestle with the questions, navigate the challenges, offer concrete practices, and remind parents of the sacredness of the work. Written by parents who are also writers, pastors, teachers, organizers, artists, gardeners, and activists, this anthology offers a diversity of voices and experiences on topics that include education, money, anti-racism, resistance, spirituality, disability justice, and earth care."