Author: Bert Fulks
Publisher: Howard Books
ISBN: 1982112018
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Winner of the Gold Medal for Best Christian Family and Parenting Book of 2020 by the Illumination Book Awards The creator of the viral parenting concept the “X-Plan” illuminates the importance of awakening your child’s unique strength—while also taking an introspective look at your own life story to become a better parent. Last year, father and former teacher Bert Fulks’s simple parenting idea went viral: if your teenagers find themselves in a situation where they feel uncomfortable or trapped, they can text a family member an “X.” That family member will then call, giving the teen a way out, while still maintaining their freedom—and no questions will be asked. Now in X-Plan Parenting, Fulks expands on the how and the why behind his plan, emphasizing the importance of developing trusting relationships with our kids. Drawing on biblical principles, Fulks’s approach illuminates how even though we want the very best for our children, we sometimes parent from a place of brokenness and a desire for control rather than support and encouragement. We focus on our mistakes and painful growing up moments and the things we wish we’d had when we were kids instead of what’s best for our own children right now. This dynamic can pit kids against their parents and create rifts in the relationship. Fulks advocates for an alliance between children and parents instead of an “us vs. them” mentality. Rather than spending so much time coaxing or battling our kids, Fulks inspires us to work with our kids instead of against them. And rather than trying to right our own past wrongs vicariously through our children, he urges us to recognize where we need healing so we can provide authentic strength to support our kids’ unique journeys. There is a tender art to disciplining our kids, and X-Plan Parenting serves up laughter and tears, hard questions, and plenty of grace to moms and dads who want their kids to love God and lead passionate, joyful lives in an unpredictable world.
X-Plan Parenting
Author: Bert Fulks
Publisher: Howard Books
ISBN: 1982112018
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Winner of the Gold Medal for Best Christian Family and Parenting Book of 2020 by the Illumination Book Awards The creator of the viral parenting concept the “X-Plan” illuminates the importance of awakening your child’s unique strength—while also taking an introspective look at your own life story to become a better parent. Last year, father and former teacher Bert Fulks’s simple parenting idea went viral: if your teenagers find themselves in a situation where they feel uncomfortable or trapped, they can text a family member an “X.” That family member will then call, giving the teen a way out, while still maintaining their freedom—and no questions will be asked. Now in X-Plan Parenting, Fulks expands on the how and the why behind his plan, emphasizing the importance of developing trusting relationships with our kids. Drawing on biblical principles, Fulks’s approach illuminates how even though we want the very best for our children, we sometimes parent from a place of brokenness and a desire for control rather than support and encouragement. We focus on our mistakes and painful growing up moments and the things we wish we’d had when we were kids instead of what’s best for our own children right now. This dynamic can pit kids against their parents and create rifts in the relationship. Fulks advocates for an alliance between children and parents instead of an “us vs. them” mentality. Rather than spending so much time coaxing or battling our kids, Fulks inspires us to work with our kids instead of against them. And rather than trying to right our own past wrongs vicariously through our children, he urges us to recognize where we need healing so we can provide authentic strength to support our kids’ unique journeys. There is a tender art to disciplining our kids, and X-Plan Parenting serves up laughter and tears, hard questions, and plenty of grace to moms and dads who want their kids to love God and lead passionate, joyful lives in an unpredictable world.
Publisher: Howard Books
ISBN: 1982112018
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Winner of the Gold Medal for Best Christian Family and Parenting Book of 2020 by the Illumination Book Awards The creator of the viral parenting concept the “X-Plan” illuminates the importance of awakening your child’s unique strength—while also taking an introspective look at your own life story to become a better parent. Last year, father and former teacher Bert Fulks’s simple parenting idea went viral: if your teenagers find themselves in a situation where they feel uncomfortable or trapped, they can text a family member an “X.” That family member will then call, giving the teen a way out, while still maintaining their freedom—and no questions will be asked. Now in X-Plan Parenting, Fulks expands on the how and the why behind his plan, emphasizing the importance of developing trusting relationships with our kids. Drawing on biblical principles, Fulks’s approach illuminates how even though we want the very best for our children, we sometimes parent from a place of brokenness and a desire for control rather than support and encouragement. We focus on our mistakes and painful growing up moments and the things we wish we’d had when we were kids instead of what’s best for our own children right now. This dynamic can pit kids against their parents and create rifts in the relationship. Fulks advocates for an alliance between children and parents instead of an “us vs. them” mentality. Rather than spending so much time coaxing or battling our kids, Fulks inspires us to work with our kids instead of against them. And rather than trying to right our own past wrongs vicariously through our children, he urges us to recognize where we need healing so we can provide authentic strength to support our kids’ unique journeys. There is a tender art to disciplining our kids, and X-Plan Parenting serves up laughter and tears, hard questions, and plenty of grace to moms and dads who want their kids to love God and lead passionate, joyful lives in an unpredictable world.
X-Parenting
Author: Nicole Anderson
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1514476878
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
My personal parenting style can best be described as Extreme Intentional Parenting where every plan is purposeful, every experience is calculated, and every interaction is meaningful, all working towards the attainment of the stated goals. There are a handful of Fundamental Principles that form the basis of my beliefs about parenting, and then numerous uncommon Laws that guide the implementation of those philosophies. These Principles and Laws create the framework for my parenting system. This book is a collection of those very actionable Principles and Laws, supported with details and facts, and validated by real life observations and the incredible stories experienced by my five children. I most certainly have had very definite ideas around parenting for most of my life, and that factored heavily in the development of my own parenting style. Some of my parenting philosophies align with the knowledge of many experts in the field, both degreed professionals who have studied this subject extensively and the numerous parents with invaluable first-hand experiences. My other philosophies were born of my own visions, and a desire to reach a specific outcome. Regardless of how you might feel about my parenting style, I offer this uninhibited look into my parenting journey with my own children in the hope that the concepts introduced in this book offer alternative thinking and stimulate diverse conversation on the subject of parenting.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1514476878
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
My personal parenting style can best be described as Extreme Intentional Parenting where every plan is purposeful, every experience is calculated, and every interaction is meaningful, all working towards the attainment of the stated goals. There are a handful of Fundamental Principles that form the basis of my beliefs about parenting, and then numerous uncommon Laws that guide the implementation of those philosophies. These Principles and Laws create the framework for my parenting system. This book is a collection of those very actionable Principles and Laws, supported with details and facts, and validated by real life observations and the incredible stories experienced by my five children. I most certainly have had very definite ideas around parenting for most of my life, and that factored heavily in the development of my own parenting style. Some of my parenting philosophies align with the knowledge of many experts in the field, both degreed professionals who have studied this subject extensively and the numerous parents with invaluable first-hand experiences. My other philosophies were born of my own visions, and a desire to reach a specific outcome. Regardless of how you might feel about my parenting style, I offer this uninhibited look into my parenting journey with my own children in the hope that the concepts introduced in this book offer alternative thinking and stimulate diverse conversation on the subject of parenting.
Gen-X PARENTING
Author: Khushi Hinduja
Publisher: Authors Tree Publishing
ISBN: 9391078036
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
In today's world children are extremely talented who are exposed to many extra curricular activities. Even social media plays a crucial role in influencing them. Parents put in a lot of efforts, time and loads of energy to engage their children as well as they feel a lot of pressure to solve issues faced by children like stress, anger management, sibling rivalry, striking balance between academics and classes, keeping them away from gadgets, fear, anxiety and so on. Hence I thought of penning down a book to provide simple easy practical approach towards raising children of today's world in a structured and positive way . After reading this book I ensure, parents will get solutions to various problems which they face on a daily basis from tiny tots to teens.
Publisher: Authors Tree Publishing
ISBN: 9391078036
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
In today's world children are extremely talented who are exposed to many extra curricular activities. Even social media plays a crucial role in influencing them. Parents put in a lot of efforts, time and loads of energy to engage their children as well as they feel a lot of pressure to solve issues faced by children like stress, anger management, sibling rivalry, striking balance between academics and classes, keeping them away from gadgets, fear, anxiety and so on. Hence I thought of penning down a book to provide simple easy practical approach towards raising children of today's world in a structured and positive way . After reading this book I ensure, parents will get solutions to various problems which they face on a daily basis from tiny tots to teens.
Fragile X, Fragile Hope
Author: Elizabeth Griffin
Publisher: YWAM Publishing
ISBN: 9781932096163
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Written by a mother whose son has fragile X syndrome and autism this book is about her reaction and coping strategies in relating to her son. She openly discusses working through her grief, anger and fears that her son's diagnosis brought and reinforces that it is possible to survive and find joy in parenting a special needs child.
Publisher: YWAM Publishing
ISBN: 9781932096163
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Written by a mother whose son has fragile X syndrome and autism this book is about her reaction and coping strategies in relating to her son. She openly discusses working through her grief, anger and fears that her son's diagnosis brought and reinforces that it is possible to survive and find joy in parenting a special needs child.
Parenting Culture Studies
Author: Ellie Lee
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3031441567
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
Now in its second edition, Parenting Culture Studies seeks to understand how parenting is taken as a particular mode of childrearing that reflects broader social trends. Ten years after the initial volume's groundbreaking publication, the authors once again closely examine how the main aspects of parenting have been established, explored, and critically evaluated. Chapters revisit phenomena such as intensive parenting and politics around parenting, as well as controversial issues including policing pregnant women's bodies and parental determinism. In addition to updates throughout the volume, including those addressing literature that has built from the book’s original publication, the book features a new third part discussing parents dealing with risk assessment, school closures, contradictory care arrangements, and vaccine hesitancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3031441567
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
Now in its second edition, Parenting Culture Studies seeks to understand how parenting is taken as a particular mode of childrearing that reflects broader social trends. Ten years after the initial volume's groundbreaking publication, the authors once again closely examine how the main aspects of parenting have been established, explored, and critically evaluated. Chapters revisit phenomena such as intensive parenting and politics around parenting, as well as controversial issues including policing pregnant women's bodies and parental determinism. In addition to updates throughout the volume, including those addressing literature that has built from the book’s original publication, the book features a new third part discussing parents dealing with risk assessment, school closures, contradictory care arrangements, and vaccine hesitancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
License to Parent
Author: Christina Hillsberg
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593191110
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
"If Mr. and Mrs. Smith had kids and wrote a parenting book, this is what you'd get: a practical guide for how to utilize key spy tactics to teach kids important life skills--from self-defense to effective communication to conflict resolution." --Working Mother Christina was a single, successful CIA analyst with a burgeoning career in espionage when she met fellow spy, Ryan, a hotshot field operative who turned her world upside down. They fell in love, married, and soon they were raising three children from his first marriage, and later, two more of their own. Christina knew right away that there was something special about the way Ryan was parenting his kids, although she had to admit their obsession with surviving end-of-world scenarios and their ability to do everything from archery to motorcycle riding initially gave her pause. More than that, Ryan's kids were much more security savvy than most adults she knew. She soon realized he was using his CIA training and field experience in his day-to-day child-rearing. And why shouldn't he? The CIA trains its employees to be equipped to deal with just about anything. Shouldn't parents strive to do the same for their kids? As Christina grew into her new role as a stepmom and later gave birth to their two children, she got on board with Ryan's unique parenting style--and even helped shape it using her own experiences at the CIA. Told through honest and relatable parenting anecdotes, Christina shares their distinctive approach to raising confident, security-conscious, resilient children, giving practical takeaways rooted in CIA tradecraft along the way. License to Parent aims to provide parents with the tools necessary to raise savvier, well-rounded kids who have the skills necessary to navigate through life.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593191110
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
"If Mr. and Mrs. Smith had kids and wrote a parenting book, this is what you'd get: a practical guide for how to utilize key spy tactics to teach kids important life skills--from self-defense to effective communication to conflict resolution." --Working Mother Christina was a single, successful CIA analyst with a burgeoning career in espionage when she met fellow spy, Ryan, a hotshot field operative who turned her world upside down. They fell in love, married, and soon they were raising three children from his first marriage, and later, two more of their own. Christina knew right away that there was something special about the way Ryan was parenting his kids, although she had to admit their obsession with surviving end-of-world scenarios and their ability to do everything from archery to motorcycle riding initially gave her pause. More than that, Ryan's kids were much more security savvy than most adults she knew. She soon realized he was using his CIA training and field experience in his day-to-day child-rearing. And why shouldn't he? The CIA trains its employees to be equipped to deal with just about anything. Shouldn't parents strive to do the same for their kids? As Christina grew into her new role as a stepmom and later gave birth to their two children, she got on board with Ryan's unique parenting style--and even helped shape it using her own experiences at the CIA. Told through honest and relatable parenting anecdotes, Christina shares their distinctive approach to raising confident, security-conscious, resilient children, giving practical takeaways rooted in CIA tradecraft along the way. License to Parent aims to provide parents with the tools necessary to raise savvier, well-rounded kids who have the skills necessary to navigate through life.
Parenting: Selected Writings of Marc H. Bornstein
Author: Marc H. Bornstein
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000556352
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 523
Book Description
In the World Library of Psychologists series, international experts present career-long collections of what they judge to be their most interesting publications – extracts from books, key articles, research findings, and practical and theoretical contributions. Marc H. Bornstein has published widely in experimental, methodological, comparative, developmental, and cultural science as well as neuroscience, pediatrics, and aesthetics. In this volume, he has collected an integrated series of his papers on parenting. Many disciplines over many centuries have expounded on parenting, but theory and opinion have prevailed. Bornstein initiated efforts to make parenting an evidence-based field of study through his journal Parenting: Science and Practice, the Handbook of Parenting, and two monograph series, Monographs in Parenting and Studies in Parenting. In addition, Bornstein has undertaken empirical studies that address the determinants, nature, scope, and consequences of parenting. The writings selected for this collection symbolize the development of an empirical parenting science and the meaning and importance of parenting for the lives and well-being of children, parents, and society. Including a specially written introduction, in which Marc Bornstein reflects on the importance of parenting and contextualizes both the field and the evolution of his wide-ranging career, this collection will serve as a valuable resource for students and researchers of parenting, developmental science, and all disciplines from anthropology to zoology concerned with nurturing, socializing, and educating the next generation.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000556352
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 523
Book Description
In the World Library of Psychologists series, international experts present career-long collections of what they judge to be their most interesting publications – extracts from books, key articles, research findings, and practical and theoretical contributions. Marc H. Bornstein has published widely in experimental, methodological, comparative, developmental, and cultural science as well as neuroscience, pediatrics, and aesthetics. In this volume, he has collected an integrated series of his papers on parenting. Many disciplines over many centuries have expounded on parenting, but theory and opinion have prevailed. Bornstein initiated efforts to make parenting an evidence-based field of study through his journal Parenting: Science and Practice, the Handbook of Parenting, and two monograph series, Monographs in Parenting and Studies in Parenting. In addition, Bornstein has undertaken empirical studies that address the determinants, nature, scope, and consequences of parenting. The writings selected for this collection symbolize the development of an empirical parenting science and the meaning and importance of parenting for the lives and well-being of children, parents, and society. Including a specially written introduction, in which Marc Bornstein reflects on the importance of parenting and contextualizes both the field and the evolution of his wide-ranging career, this collection will serve as a valuable resource for students and researchers of parenting, developmental science, and all disciplines from anthropology to zoology concerned with nurturing, socializing, and educating the next generation.
Expecting Better
Author: Emily Oster
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593833201
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
A gift edition, with a new letter to the reader from Emily—perfect for baby showers and special moments “Emily Oster is the non-judgmental girlfriend holding our hand and guiding us through pregnancy and motherhood. She has done the work to get us the hard facts in a soft, understandable way.” —Amy Schumer What to Expect When You're Expecting meets Freakonomics: an award-winning economist and author of Cribsheet, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected disproves standard recommendations about pregnancy to empower women while they're expecting. Pregnancy—unquestionably one of the most profound, meaningful experiences of adulthood—can reduce otherwise intelligent women to, well, babies. Pregnant women are told to avoid cold cuts, sushi, alcohol, and coffee without ever being told why these are forbidden. Rules for prenatal testing are similarly unexplained. Moms-to-be desperately want a resource that empowers them to make their own right choices. When award-winning economist Emily Oster was a mom-to-be herself, she evaluated the data behind the accepted rules of pregnancy, and discovered that most are often misguided and some are just flat-out wrong. Debunking myths and explaining everything from the real effects of caffeine to the surprising dangers of gardening, Expecting Better is the book for every pregnant woman who wants to enjoy a healthy and relaxed pregnancy—and the occasional glass of wine.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593833201
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
A gift edition, with a new letter to the reader from Emily—perfect for baby showers and special moments “Emily Oster is the non-judgmental girlfriend holding our hand and guiding us through pregnancy and motherhood. She has done the work to get us the hard facts in a soft, understandable way.” —Amy Schumer What to Expect When You're Expecting meets Freakonomics: an award-winning economist and author of Cribsheet, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected disproves standard recommendations about pregnancy to empower women while they're expecting. Pregnancy—unquestionably one of the most profound, meaningful experiences of adulthood—can reduce otherwise intelligent women to, well, babies. Pregnant women are told to avoid cold cuts, sushi, alcohol, and coffee without ever being told why these are forbidden. Rules for prenatal testing are similarly unexplained. Moms-to-be desperately want a resource that empowers them to make their own right choices. When award-winning economist Emily Oster was a mom-to-be herself, she evaluated the data behind the accepted rules of pregnancy, and discovered that most are often misguided and some are just flat-out wrong. Debunking myths and explaining everything from the real effects of caffeine to the surprising dangers of gardening, Expecting Better is the book for every pregnant woman who wants to enjoy a healthy and relaxed pregnancy—and the occasional glass of wine.
Parenting for a Peaceful World
Author: Robin Grille
Publisher: New Society Publishers
ISBN: 1550925814
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
Parenting for a Peaceful World is a fascinating look at how child-rearing customs have shaped societies and major world events. It reveals how children adapt to and are influenced by different parenting styles and how safeguarding their emotional development is the key to creating a more peaceful, harmonious and sustainable world. Practical advice for raising a well-adjusted child includes tips on supporting your child's developing emotional intelligence, understanding how your childhood has influenced your own emotional make-up, and helping you achieve your full parenting potential. Drawing on leading edge brain research, child-development studies, psycho-history, and personal and clinical experience, this completely revised and updated edition of Parenting for a Peaceful World is a must-read for parents, child health professionals, teachers, and for adults seeking to heal and grow.
Publisher: New Society Publishers
ISBN: 1550925814
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
Parenting for a Peaceful World is a fascinating look at how child-rearing customs have shaped societies and major world events. It reveals how children adapt to and are influenced by different parenting styles and how safeguarding their emotional development is the key to creating a more peaceful, harmonious and sustainable world. Practical advice for raising a well-adjusted child includes tips on supporting your child's developing emotional intelligence, understanding how your childhood has influenced your own emotional make-up, and helping you achieve your full parenting potential. Drawing on leading edge brain research, child-development studies, psycho-history, and personal and clinical experience, this completely revised and updated edition of Parenting for a Peaceful World is a must-read for parents, child health professionals, teachers, and for adults seeking to heal and grow.
Partnership Parenting
Author: Kyle Pruett
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458754855
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Men and women not only have naturally different communication styles, but unique approaches to parenting as well. While mothers tend to overprotect their kids, fathers tend to push them toward independence. And whereas many experts tend to advocate ''a united front,'' Drs. Kyle and Marsha Pruett reveal how Mom and Dad not always being on exactly the same page - which, initially, may seem to cause conflict - can actually strengthen the whole family. Informed by the Pruetts' research and extensive experience with parents and children, Partnership Parenting offers a new outlook. In addition to fascinating biological insights, the book features strategies for negotiating common ''landmine situations'' from birth to age eight, from discipline and bedtime to helping kids with homework and teaching them responsibility. With wisdom and humor, Partnership Parenting helps couples take advantage of their individual strengths to raise confident children while simultaneously improving their marriage.
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458754855
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Men and women not only have naturally different communication styles, but unique approaches to parenting as well. While mothers tend to overprotect their kids, fathers tend to push them toward independence. And whereas many experts tend to advocate ''a united front,'' Drs. Kyle and Marsha Pruett reveal how Mom and Dad not always being on exactly the same page - which, initially, may seem to cause conflict - can actually strengthen the whole family. Informed by the Pruetts' research and extensive experience with parents and children, Partnership Parenting offers a new outlook. In addition to fascinating biological insights, the book features strategies for negotiating common ''landmine situations'' from birth to age eight, from discipline and bedtime to helping kids with homework and teaching them responsibility. With wisdom and humor, Partnership Parenting helps couples take advantage of their individual strengths to raise confident children while simultaneously improving their marriage.