Parenting With Gumption And Grit

No one wants to fall out of relationship with their kids. It’s easier when they are little to stay engaged with them because they require so much physical presence. On the other hand as they get older and become more self-sufficient, being in relationship with our children can be a slippery slope. IF we haven't been laying the groundwork and investing in our littles in the years prior, we will pay the price when they become “big.” This book teaches us lovingly and gently how to invest in our kids at every stage of their life from 0 to young adult. But not only that, when you read tips like "Do the Next Right Thing," we are reminded that it is never too late. There are all kinds of voices around us and inside of us quick to feed us lies about what is possible and what is not when it comes to growing or reconciling relationships. This book is practical, truthful, and hopeful.

A Wedding and a Promise Merry Holly Amazon Bestselling Author of Noel Noel Noel (Season of Magic) After a whirlwind romance at during the holiday and a Christmas engagement has Noelle questioning her decision to marry by Valentine’s Day. For his part Chase never expected to find a bride this trip home. Will his secret destroy their Valentine Day wedding and their chance at life together? Unexpected Match Bobbi Lerman Amazon Bestselling Author of Matchmaker Matchmaker (Season of Magic) Sylvie Ann is certain true love is an impossible fairy tale until fate and Tillie the Matchmaker send an unexpected storm stranding her with Noah and the irresistible possibility of one more chance at happily ever after. Love Delights Stacy Hoff Two co-workers—former lovers—vie for the same big job promotion in their NYC advertising agency. Too bad they both need more time, and each other’s help, to come up with the perfect pitch. Can they win over the client? And each other? Because this Valentine’s Day, the agency’s finances—and their hearts—are on the line. Beachcomber Valentine Stephanie Queen USA Bestselling Author International Digital Award Winner Notorious operator Dane Blaise and skittish beauty Shana George team up to find the long lost love of a mystery client. As they flirt with the dangers of romance and Cupid, they discover there's more to this easy-money case than rekindling an old romance--And they end up with more than a dinner date on Valentine's Day. Puppy Love Gerri Brousseau Amazon Bestselling Author of The Yuletide Bride (Season of Magic) When a chance encounter entangles Lord Robert Nelson with Lady Claudette Valentine sparks fly. The attraction is undeniable, but her father’s plan to find her a wealthy husband holds a hidden agenda. Will romance bloom, or is it just puppy love?

It's time for serious family fun! Get ready to take playtime to the next level with Dad's Book of Awesome Projects! Inside, you;ll find step-by-step instructions and photographs detailing projects so imaginative and fun, no one will complain about turning off the TV. From wooden "swords" to slay the most vicious of dragons to circus stilts that will send you soaring to new heights, these projects are sure to spark everyone's creative spirit. And the fun doesn't stop there! This book shows you and your kids how to build: Comic book shoes Rope swings Homemade goo slime Eggshell cupcakes Ol'-fashioned fruit crate scooter Best of all, each of these activities can be tossed together with items around the house or with inexpensive supplies from the hardware store. With 25 DIY projects and crafts, Dad's Book of Awesome Projects will reveal just how awesome it is to be a dad!

We all want to make sense of life, of who we are and why we are, and to know that what we do—day in and day out—matters. But daily demands often lead to a life that feels void of meaning and disjointed from our deepest beliefs. Steven Garber challenges us to move beyond our fragmented sense of reality and begin to see all we are and all we do—our work, play, relationships, worship, and loves—as significant to God. Once we discover that there is no chasm between heaven and earth, we are able to understand the coherence of the work of God and of our lives in the world. This is the seamless life—to see the truest truths of the universe woven into the very meaning of life, labor, learning, and liturgy.

Have you ever wondered if social drinking has unintended consequences to your health, family, relationships, or your profession? Have you ever thought that losing control of your drinking couldn’t happen to you or someone you love? All the women you know are too smart. Too rich. Too kind. Too together. Too much fun. Pick one. We live in a boozy culture, and the idea of women and wine has become entrenched. Is your book club really a “wine club”? Do you crave the release a drink can bring to cope with anxiety, parenthood, the pressures of being a mom, a wife/partner, a professional? In Raising the Bottom, mothers, daughters, health professionals, and young women share their stories of why they drank, how they stopped, and the joys and rewards of being present in their lives once they kicked alcohol to the curb.

Perhaps more than any other experience, conflict in schools and workplaces can zap our energy and steal our vigor as teachers. If we knew ways to minimize conflict and maximize vitality, would we use them? Teaching with Vitality offers specific behaviors and attitudes to reframe conflict by diluting and dissolving it. Organized into brief topics for busy readers, Teaching with Vitality combines common experiences and practical options for lessening the turmoil that is inevitable in schools. As beneficent stewards of our children, educators are priceless contributors to the quality of our lives. The main goal of Teaching with Vitality is to elevate teachers in their day-to-day lives by deconstructing the major and minor conflicts that sap their peace and dampen their power. School wellness is contagious. And, this book aims to offer daily pathways to health, wellness, and vigor.