For most of her adult life, Dara Kurtz kept a Ziploc bag of letters written by her mother who passed away from cancer when she was twenty-eight years old. The bag also included other letters written by her long-departed grandmothers. These letters gave Dara a glimpse into their lives and personalities at the time the letters were written. They offered her so much wisdom and relevance and taught her so many beautiful, life lessons that Dara decided to share their story, the incredible love between Jewish mothers and daughters, and the wisdom passed on from one generation to the next. As a mother, Dara has passed down these family traditions and wisdom to her two daughters, who now carry on the legacy contained in the Ziploc bag bridging the generations of women in their family. She unexpected discovered that this is best done through the lens of love and through the hand-written word.

If your mother had superpowers, what would they be? What's your favorite childhood memory of the two of you together? What has your mom accomplished that makes you proud? Thought provoking and celebratory, this fill-in gift book provides 50 prompts that help you capture all the things you love and appreciate about your mother: her talents, her quirks, the memories you share, and more. With a fresh illustration style and deluxe production details like a grain-embossed, foil-stamped cover, ribbon markers, and a 4-color interior, this book is the perfect keepsake your mother will enjoy for years to come.

"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth." --3 John 4 Never Too Late is full of practical and biblical wisdom to guide parents trying to reach their adult children for Christ. The four biblical principles outlined in this time-tested resource have been honed at the popular Never Too Late conferences organized by Visionary Family Ministries. Most importantly, this book has been an encouragement for parents desperately wanting their children to have deep faith and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Writing with compassion and honesty, pastor Rob Rienow shares a powerful message of hope: it's never too late to point an adult child's heart toward God. "Parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents will find practical help in this book to build closer relationships with their children. . . . Rob reminds us we . . . must hold fast to the goal of our children placing their full faith and trust in Christ. . . . You will richly benefit from reading this book." --John White, Wheaton Bible Church "Rob Rienow has done an incredible job of capturing the burden that so many parents feel for their adult children. . . . Never Too Late brings you hope even in the midst of painful times." --Jim Burns, author of Confident Parenting

It's a real shocker-such incredible news You are going to be a grandmother What should you do? Where do you begin? Remarkably, your offspring is pregnant and you are having a grandbaby "in Less Than Nine Months " It's hard to imagine this complex transition. You gave "them" life and now they give "you" new life

"Get Ready to Be a Grandmother" is an insightful journey through the trimesters of pregnancy, delving into the communication issues and challenges of this life-altering, newborn dimension called Grandmotherhood. Get Ready is your definitive Guidebook to Grandmothering, laying a concrete foundation for the road ahead.

A lifelong educator and PR professional communicator, Dr. Susan: the Gramma Guru(R) teaches you how to maximize your time, energy, and resources through involvement rather than intrusion. If you are joining the ten thousand Baby Boomers becoming grandmothers "every day," "Get Ready" is the book to curl up with during the exciting months ahead

"They've always wanted me to be open and honest with them, I've spent years explaining stuff to them, and sometimes they still don't understand everything" - Milly, 16 "Your parents aren't actually hatching a plan to ruin your life..." Jim, 52 From minor matters (tidiness, homework, sleep) to big and important ones (relationships, mental ill health, drugs and alcohol), teenagers and their parents often struggle to talk to each other - and talking is key if your young person is facing new challenges as they leave childhood behind. A well-timed conversation, a listening ear, a non-judgemental and receptive attitude - all these can make an enormous and lasting impact on how safely and happily a teenager navigates this crucial stage of their development. Oh, if only it were that easy. It's not always easy to talk to your teenager, or for them to talk to you, but it is critical and may even be life-saving. This book draws extensively on hundreds of conversations that Fiona Spargo-Mabbs has conducted with young people and parents in focus groups and school and college workshops, to give a framework for tackling tough conversations about difficult things, without judgement or anger. It gives context and insight, based on the latest neuroscience findings on the teenage brain and, importantly, it gives hundreds of prompts and plenty of practical suggestions and strategies to make communication between parents and young people a two-way street that builds the foundations for a strong relationship with your adult child. Covering everything from the small stuff, like curfews and screen time, to the tough stuff of sex, self-harm and suicide, this is a warm, compassionate and important book that draws on lived experience and the lives of young people as they are, not as we think they might, or should, be.

Today, approximately 1.6 million American children live in what social scientists call "grandfamilies"-households in which children are being raised by their grandparents. In You've Always Been There for Me, Rachel Dunifon uses data gathered from grandfamilies in New York to analyze their unique strengths and distinct needs. Though grandfamilies can benefit from the accumulated wisdom of mature adults raising children for a second time, Dunifon notes, such families also face high rates of health problems as well as parenting challenges related to a large generation gap. Grandfamilies are also largely hidden in American society, flying under the radar of social service agencies, policymakers, and family researchers. This book gives family researchers a greater understanding of a unique family form, and also offers service providers, policymakers and the general public important information about the lives of an important group of American families.

This booklet is Mom's ticket to some much-deserved quality time and care. The 12 shimmering foil-stamped tickets inside can be redeemed anytime for the gifts she really wants―ranging from fun family activities to favors that let her take a load off. Perfect to give one at a time or as a set, these tickets are a sweet and thoughtful way to let Mom know she's the best on Mother's Day―or any day.

• GREAT FOR THE MOTHER WHO HAS EVERYTHING: Can't think of the perfect present for Mom? This ticket booklet is a unique and fun gift, and also a fabulous way to give experiences―like a family fun activity or a favor that lets her take a load off―that she's sure to love.
• EASY BUT THOUGHTFUL GIFT: Gifting gold! This is a perfect last-minute gift for moms, whether for birthdays, Mother's Day, or just because.
• ADD YOUR OWN PERSONAL TOUCH: All 12 tickets offer space on the back to add a personal touch, and the booklet includes one blank ticket that you can fill in with your own gift idea.
• GIFT ALL AT ONCE, OR THROUGHOUT THE YEAR: This booklet for Mom is full of the gifts she most wants to receive-and they can be gifted all together or individually one at a time. Either way, she'll feel like a winner with a Lucky Ticket in hand.
• INCLUDES: booklet with 12 gold foil-stamped perforated tickets

Make leaf rubbings, learn the neighbourhood bird songs together, turn an aquarium into a worm hotel, create a firefly lantern. There are garden projects, both for the outdoors - grow a container snacking garden, sweet potato vines, peanuts and more. Cooking projects both in the sunshine - baking in a solar over and in the kitchen - what child will ever forget the time the two or you made Potato Volcanoes with Lava? And lots of rainy day activities for time when nature's in a cranky mood.

How to Survive Your Teenage Daughter's Pregnancy If your daughter just rattled your world with the words, "Mom, I don't know how to tell you this, but I'm pregnant..." you may be wondering, "How are we going to get through this and be OK?" There are so many books written about teenage pregnancy, but none that understand what's in the heads and hearts of the moms who are now guiding their daughters through this very difficult season of their lives. Help! My Teen Is Pregnant will restore your personal power when you feel like your whole world just blew up!

When Julie Tarney's only child Harry was two years old, he told her, "Inside my head I'm a girl." It was 1992. The Internet was no help, because there was no Internet. And bookstores had no literature for a mom scrambling to raise such an unconventional child. Terms such as transgender, gender nonconforming, and gender creative were rare or nonexistent. There were, however, mainstream experts who theorized that a "sissy" boy was the result of a domineering mother. Julie didn't believe it. She didn't want to care what her neighbors thought, but she did care. "Domineering mother" meant bad mother. Lacking a positive role model of her own, and fearful of the negative stereotype of an overbearing Jewish mother, Julie embarked on an unexpected parenting path as Harry grew up to be a confident and happily nonconformist adult. Harry knew who he was all along. Despite some stumbles, Julie learned that her job was simply to let her child be his authentic self.

The perfect Valentine's Day activity book! Think you know everything there is to know about your husband? This marriage game activity book for couples will be the judge... Quiz books for couples are a fun way to find out just how well you know your better half. Featuring 100 questions that range from...Can you name one of his old flames? to Does he believe in the afterlife? to Does he remember where you went on your first date together?, Do You Know Your Husband? is a great husband and wife game to play-for newlyweds and those celebrating their twentieth anniversaries alike! Play as a couple on date night, or for the more competitive types, invite another couple over to go head-to-head and see who knows each other best. Grab a pencil and find out... Would he like to go to space? Did he collect anything as a child? What does he consider his best physical feature? Among your relatives, who is his favorite? Is he superstitious?Also check out the companion book, Do You Know Your Wife? so you each have a go! Makes a great engagement party game or to give as a stocking stuffer, anniversary, Valentine's Day or birthday gift!

In a powerful work of memoir, history and biography, Jane Messer retraces the tragic and hopeful steps of her Jewish German grandmother, Bella.

From pre-war Berlin to Tel Aviv to Melbourne, Messer follows Bella’s journey and tries to understand her choices, including why she abandoned her son Michael in England before the war. Along the way, she speaks with historians in Germany, peace activists, scholars and refugees in Israel and Palestine, and, constantly, to her beloved father.

Shifting between the personal and the historical with lyrical precision, Raven Mother grapples with the grand scale of global events and the intimate struggles of family and memory.

Chatting with colleagues at the coffee machine is easy enough. Talking to a new colleague is a little less easy. Having an in-depth conversation with someone you do not know, is anything but easy. And, if that someone is either half your age or twice as old, it becomes difficult. This game turns that task into a joyful experience. Lay Your Cards on The Table consists of 60 cards with conversation starters. Choose questions from 3 different categories and you will be having great conversations in no time. You can play this game with 2 people or more. You can start the conversation by randomly asking or answering some of the questions or, if you need some more guidance, you can use the game rules. Although in the end, there really is just one rule: Whatever is discussed on the table, stays there!

"The Caregiving Trap" combines the authentic life and professional experience of Pamela D. Wilson, who provides recommendations for overwhelmed and frustrated caregivers who themselves may one day need care. "The Caregiving Trap" includes stories about Pamela's actual personal and professional experience along with end of chapter exercises to support caregivers. Common caregiving issues include: A sense of duty and obligation to provide care that damages family relationships Emotional and financial challenges resulting in denial of care needs Ignorance of predictive events that result in situations of crises or harm Delayed decision making and lack of planning resulting in limited choices Minimum standards of care supporting the need for advocacy

This story is a true, revealing, and sometimes shocking insight into the little known world of educational test publishing and the gamble that led the flamboyant Ethel Clark to become one of the industry's major players. How she grew the business (once known as California Test Bureau, now CTB/McGraw-Hill) and dealt with the IRS, the unions, the U.S. Army, and her scholarly husband, Willis, was far from traditional, and her personal life was often scandalous. Ethel's drive to "be somebody," her disregard for conventional behavior, and her foresight in adopting leading-edge technology contrasted sharply with the persona of her husband Willis Clark, Ed.D. Willis was a pioneer in educational testing, who dedicated his life to the development of many nationally used educational tests and always emphasized the importance of designing tests with results to "help the teacher help the child." Ethel and Willis greatly influenced the growth and prominence of one of America's significant but controversial industries. An Appendix highlights test development from conception to the application of test results.