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Pregnancy & Childbirth
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Breastfeeding
Kids
Women
Men
Faith & Family
Health
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Pregnancy &
Childbirth
The Birth Book
by William & Martha Sears
The information and practical advice you need to plan a
safe and joyful birthing experience. Selecting the right
birthing environment and team; lessening the discomfort
and speeding the process of labor; defining the father's
role; choosing or avoiding anesthesia; decreasing the chances
for a Cesarean birth and much more.
What
Baby Needs
by William & Martha Sears and Christie Watts
Kelly
Tells older siblings about a new baby's needs and demands,
suggesting ways that they can participate in the new baby's
care. With concise, simple, and reassuring text and warm
illustrations, this book by the foremost authorities on
attachment parenting can help your child welcome a new baby
sibling.
Baby
on the Way
by William & Martha Sears and Christie Watts Kelly
Physical and emotional realities of pregnancy are likened
to things a child can understand. Sidebars throughout suggest
things siblings can do to prepare for baby's arrival, such
as visiting the doctor with their mother, or asking her
"what it felt like when you were growing inside her."
An endnote offers tips to parents and suggests additional
resources.
Husband-Coached
Childbirth: The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth
by Robert A. Bradley
A guide to The Bradley Method of natural childbirth,
which utilizes a teamwork approach. Fathers work with mothers
to provide a joyful birthing experience that eliminates
drugs, shortens labor, lessens complications, and promotes
healthy newborns.
Wise
Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year
by Susun S. Weed
A helpful book for those wanting to use simple, safe remedies
for pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and newborns.
Naturally Healthy Pregnancy: The Essential Guide to Nutritional and Botanical Medicine for the Childbearing Years
by Shonda Parker
This book answers all the questions about nutritional and herbal medicine for optimum health during pregnancy. Beginning with God's design for health and nutrition, the following is covered in detail: how to eat for a healthy baby, which herbs are safe and which are dangerous during pregnancy, and the best ways to minimize those times of nausea and discomfort. Shonda Parker provides information to guide the pregnant mom and her baby to good health with a balanced approach to herbal and traditional medicine.
The
Pregnancy Journal; A Day-To-Day Guide to a Healthy and Happy
Pregnancy
by A. Christine Harris, PhD
A fascinating journal detailing what is happening every
single day of your pregnancy, with spaces for journaling
on your own.
The
Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth
Helping families have the best, safest, and most rewarding
birth experience possible. Encouraging natural childbirth,
participation of the husband as coach, excellent nutrition,
avoidance of drugs, thorough training, natural breathing,
immediate & continuous contact with baby, and breastfeeding
beginning at birth.
Parenting Aids
The
Baby Book
by William & Martha Sears
The "baby bible" of the post-Dr. Spock generation,
already embraced by hundreds of thousands of American parents,
has now been revised, expanded, and brought thoroughly up-to-date.
Wild
at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
by John Eldredge
Raise your son to be the man God created him to be---passionate,
adventurous, and free! Encourage him to abandon passivity
and actively pursue the dreams God has given him.
Bringing
Up Boys
by James C. Dobson
Dr. James Dobson offers advice and encouragement based on
a firm foundation of Biblical principles. A must-read book
for anyone involved in the challenge of turning boys into
good men.
Shepherding
a Child's Heart
by Tedd Tripp
Grounded in the Bible's divine plan for parenting, this
guide defines your goals as a parent and provides the scriptural
methods for accomplishing them. Covers infancy through the
teen years.
Preparing
for Adolescence
by James C. Dobson
Help steer your teens safely through their turbulent years.
In this updated practical guide, Dr. James Dobson addresses
critical issues like romantic love, identity, puberty, and
other challenges faced by teens and their parents.
Authentic Beauty
by Leslie Ludy
Refreshingly candid and hopeful, Ludy challenges young women ages 18 to 32 to rise above culture's mediocre expectations of femininity and to explore the boundless opportunities God has for anybody who is willing to let him shape every aspect of her life. A personal application section follows each chapter. Includes frank language about sexuality.
Breastfeeding
The
Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: 35th Anniversary Edition
by La Leche League International
The essential book from the world’s foremost experts
on breastfeeding.
La
Leche League
The world’s foremost experts on breastfeeding. Giving
information and encouragement, mainly through personal help,
to all mothers who want to breastfeed their babies.
ProMoM –
Promotion of Mother’s Milk, Inc.
Promoting the awareness and acceptance of breastfeeding.
Be a 3-minute activist, check out the 101 reasons to breastfeed,
and soak up all of the incredible info ProMoM has to offer!
Kids
The
Beginners Bible
by Karyn Henley
Beginners need a simple Bible! Here are 95 favorite
Bible stories, retold by Henley, that are easy enough for
new readers to learn from, while whimsical color pictures
on every page hold the interest of preschoolers.
Just
In Case You Ever Wonder, Boardbook
by Max Lucado
In his unmistakably gentle style, Lucado writes a love
letter from parents to children to let them know for sure---just
in case they ever wonder---that they're loved, wanted, and
protected.
Five
Little Ladybugs, video
by Karyn Henley
Children feel the joy of being alive in God's wonderful
world through playful songs that they can join in on. For
ages 2 - 5.
I
Feel Like a Giggle, video
by Karyn Henley
Delightful songs which explore important concepts through music,
movement, and imagination. For children ages 2-5.
L-O-V-E:
Love, That's Why
by Karyn Henley
Brightly illustrated book teaching kids that the ultimate
expression of God's love is found in Christ. For ages 2
– 5.
What
Baby Needs
by William & Martha Sears and Christie Watts Kelly
Tells older siblings about a new baby's needs and demands,
suggesting ways that they can participate in the new baby's
care. With concise, simple, and reassuring text and warm
illustrations, this book by the foremost authorities on
attachment parenting can help your child welcome a new baby
sibling.
Baby
on the Way
by William & Martha Sears and Christie Watts Kelly
Physical and emotional realities of pregnancy are likened
to things a child can understand. Sidebars throughout suggest
things siblings can do to prepare for baby's arrival, such
as visiting the doctor with their mother, or asking her
"what it felt like when you were growing inside her."
An endnote offers tips to parents and suggests additional
resources.
Women
Breaking
Free
by Beth Moore
Discover true spiritual freedom - the abundant life
God intends for every believer - by identifying spiritual
strongholds and removing all obstacles that hinder you from
enjoying the benefits of a relationship with God. Learn
to make freedom in Christ a daily reality through the truth
of God's Word - truth that will set you free.
The
Power of a Praying Wife
by Stormie Omartian
What is strong enough to transform a troubled marriage into
a loving relationship? The prayers of a godly wife! Sharing
examples from her marriage, Omartian encourages every wife
to pray for all areas of her husband's life. Her poignant
insights, along with empowering Scripture verses and prayers,
will assure you of God's promises of restoration and renewal.
Above Rubies
Encouraging women in their high calling as wives, mothers, and
homemakers. Strengthening family life and raising the standard of
God's truth in the nation. Subscribe to their wonderful magazine - it's free!
Men
Wild
at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
by John Eldredge
Dare to be the man God created you to be---passionate, adventurous,
and free! Abandon passivity and actively pursue the dreams
God has given you. Encouragement for every man who wants
to walk the road least taken---and important insights for
the woman who loves him!
Point
Man: How a Man Can Lead His Family
by Steve Farrar
Helps men avoid such home-harming ambushes as divorce, promiscuity,
suicide, and addiction---and points to practical ways of
dying to self and living for others.
Promise
Keepers
Promise Keepers is a Christ-centered organization dedicated
to introducing men to Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord;
and then helping them to grow as Christians.
Faith &
Family
In
The Grip Of Grace
by Max Lucado
A life-changing book making plain our desperate state and
God’s incredible grace. It is God who lovingly holds
us in the eternal grip of His grip. Our good deeds won't
help. Perfect performance is not required.
Experiencing
God
by Henry T. Blackaby & Claude V. King
Blackaby and King help you to see God's guiding hand
by exploring seven vital aspects of relationships. Their
insight and advice will challenge you to deepen your kinship
with God and be open to his special plan for your future.
Above Rubies
Encouraging women in their high calling as wives, mothers, and
homemakers. Strengthening family life and raising the standard of
God's truth in the nation. Subscribe to their wonderful magazine - it's free!
Family.Org
Helping you as you raise, shape and prepare your children
for a life of service to God’s Kingdom and to humanity.
A Focus on the Family website.
Plugged
In Online
A great tool for navigating the world of popular entertainment
for your family. Check out their movie reviews before heading
to the theater.
Whole
Heart Online
Strengthening your family to follow God wholeheartedly.
Who Is
Jesus?
Honest answers to tough questions about the most influential
life ever lived.
Living Proof
Ministries
A Beth Moore ministry dedicated to Biblical literacy and
a commitment to guide believers to love and live on God's
Word. Encouraging people to know Christ through His Word.
Rich
Christians In An Age Of Hunger
by Ronald J. Sider
Why is there still so much poverty in the world? Conservatives
blame sinful individual choices and laziness. Liberals condemn
economic and social structures. Who is right? Who is wrong?
Both, according to Ronald Sider. Challenge yourself with
practical proposals for change as you seek to follow Christ
in our modern world.
MusiChristian.com
Encouraging music to lift your family up.
Christianbook.com
Great selection of Christian books.
Health
Wise
Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year
by Susun S. Weed
A helpful book for those wanting to use simple, safe
remedies for pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and newborns.
Includes herbs for fertility and birth control as well.
The
Vaccine Guide: Making an Informed Choice
by Randall Neustaedter
Didn’t know there was a vaccination choice? Read
this book and become informed about the pros and cons of
vaccinating your child and yourself. This informative book
is a must-have for parents and especially parents-to-be.
Mommy Diagnostics
by Shonda Parker
All of the information needed to safely and effectively care for your entire family.
Jazzercise
A truly fun way to exercise to a variety of music.
Jock
Doubleday’s Offer
A $20,000 offer to any US licensed medical doctor to publicly
drink a mixture of standard vaccine additives.
Home Schooling
Lifestyle of Learning
Check out the Lifestyle of Learning approach starting with "Wisdom's Way of Learning".
So
You’re Thinking About Homeschooling
by Lisa Welchel
A fantastic, easy-to-read book showing how 15 different
families homeschool in totally different ways. Gain confidence
with nuts-and-bolts guidance on managing your time, teaching
beyond your strengths, handling outside responsibilities,
facilitating extracurricular activities, coping with learning
disabilities, battling boredom, and more.
A
Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle
Art of Learning
by Karen Andreola
Discover how to teach children to think independently, retain
what they learn, and communicate clearly by narrating what
they read in "living books."
Educating
the Whole Hearted Child
by Clay and Sally Clarkson
A tremendous source of comfort for new and experienced homeschoolers.
The Clarksons show you how to combine discipleship and education
to create a God-designed program---the home-centered, whole-book
learning approach. Using this method will help shape your
children's hearts and minds to live and learn for Christ.
Teach
Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons
by Siegfried Engelmann
Early readers hold an educational advantage---and the respected
DISTAR reading program gives your children that head start.
By investing 20 minutes a day, you'll have your preschoolers
and non-reading elementary school children reading at a
second grade level in 100 days. Covers sound identification,
decoding of words and sentences, irregulars, and more.
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