Download or read book 52 Creative Ways to Connect With Your Kids written by Cyndi Harvell and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an inspiring, feel-good collection of 52 stories from parents all over the world about their favorite ways to connect and engage with their kids. For the parent looking for new ways to engage with their kids (or simply looking to be reminded of why those connections are so essential), this compilation will spark your curiosity, warm your heart, and strengthen your family bonds. How did this book come to be?In 2017, Cyndi filmed a video of her husband, Bronkar, beatboxing to their son, Elijah. (He was 18 months at the time.) Elijah danced and laughed with joy, using both sign language and spoken words to request, "More! More! More!" every time Bronkar paused. Cyndi shared the video to her Facebook page, and within a few days, it was re-shared through several major news outlets, becoming an "accidental" viral video with over 250 million views. Cyndi was deeply inspired by how strongly parents across the globe resonated with the simple joy of a parent and child engaging with each other through music and laughter. She and Bronkar began to invite stories from other parents. Each story was a seed planted, and together they sprouted into this glorious collection.

Download or read book 52 Ways to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed Kid written by Jonathan McKee and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 52 Ways to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed Kid, author Jonathan McKee offers just the help you need to have meaningful interaction with your kids instead of always overreacting to their unhealthy consumption of technology and media. In a world where over 80 percent of 12- to 17-year-olds now own a smartphone, parents are searching for ways to pry their kids’ eyes from their devices and engage them in real, face-to-face conversation. Mckee--drawing from his 20-plus years of experience working with teenagers, studying youth culture, and raising three teens of his own--provides an abundant supply of useful tips and creative ideas to help you bond with the Smartphone Generation.

Download or read book 52 Things Kids Need from a Mom written by Angela Thomas and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author and mother of four children Angela Thomas brings her trademark storytelling and biblical teaching to this book of encouragement for moms who, in the daily whir of busyness, long to connect with their kids in new ways. With compassion and creativity, Angela presents 52 inspirations to help moms experience intentional mothering, intentional living, and intentional joy as they: talk to their child as though he is fascinating learn to play one video game plan activities that set a child up for success be the groovy mom once in a while make memories and savor them Moms at all phases of parenting can adopt one idea a week or try several at once. This is a fun, guilt-free resource to help every mom lead with God’s love and delight in the small moments that make up an abundant life.

Download or read book 52 Family Time Ideas written by Timothy Smith and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2006-09-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Launch a Tradition of Love, Laughter, and Learning--Together Is your family going five different directions at once? Do you long for quality family time--where everyone's together, away from the TV and computer, doing something fun yet meaningful? With 52 Family Time Ideas and about 20 minutes a week, even the busiest of families can establish and enjoy regular times together that will have a lasting impact. For each week of the year, including holidays, you'll find an easy-to-follow activity plan to help you and your kids discover and experience timeless principles for strong families. Through games and other activities, as well as short Bible readings and guided discussions, your family will be drawn together and closer to God. Ideal for families with kids from ages 4 to 14.

Download or read book I Love Dirt written by Jennifer Ward and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2008-05-13 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I Love Dirt! presents 52 open-ended activities to help you engage your child in the outdoors. No matter what your location—from a small patch of green in the city to the wide-open meadows of the country—each activity is meant to promote exploration, stimulate imagination, and heighten a child's sense of wonder. Jennifer Ward is the author of numerous acclaimed parenting books and books for children, inspired by nature. "Jennifer Ward has created a book that will serve to gently introduce parents to nature, even as parents are using it to help guide a child into the narural world. Children—and parents—learn to observe, as well as appreciate, the basic joys of getting their hands dirty and feet wet. Discoveres become shared experience."—from the forword by Richard Louv

Download or read book 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad written by Jay Payleitner and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “God, please help me...another game of Candy Land...” Quite a few dads spend time with their kids. However, many have no clue what their kids really need. Enter author Jay Payleitner, veteran dad of five, who’s also struggled with how to build up his children’s lives. His 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad combines straightforward features with step-up-to-the-mark challenges men will appreciate: a full year’s worth of focused, doable ideas—one per week, if desired uncomplicated ways to be an example, like “kiss your wife in the kitchen” tough, frank advice, like “throw away your porn” And, refreshingly... NO exhaustive (and exhausting) lists of “things you should do” NO criticism of dads for being men and acting like men Dads will feel respected and empowered, and gain confidence to initiate activities that build lifelong positives into their kids. Great gift or men’s group resource!

Download or read book 365 Ways to Connect with Your Kids written by Charlene Ann Baumbich and published by New Page Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A year's worth of new and creative ways for parents to connect with their kids is available in this activity book. Through a series of mini stories, this book guides parents to connect with their children in a hands-on, positive, fun, thought-provoking, warm and rewarding way.

Download or read book 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband written by Pam Farrel and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the same candor and creativity that made Men Are Life Waffles—Women Are Like Spaghetti (more than 270,000 copies sold) a bestseller, author Pam Farrel gives wives 52 ways to wow their husbands and add spark to their marriages. Pam delivers humor in her fun woman-to-woman style through inspirational stories, godly advice, and easy-to-read offerings that include: wow assignments: simple ways to support, love, and encourage husbands wow wisdom: Bible verses and wisdom to help women cover their spouse with prayer wow dates: creative ideas for everything from shared meals to weekend getaways Newlyweds, married with kids, or empty nesters will appreciate these ideas crafted for the busy life. A woman can try one idea a week for a year or take on a few at a time to deepen her spiritual, emotional, and physical bond with her loved one.

Download or read book 52 Creative Family Time Experiences written by Tim Smith and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover fun and creative ways to share spiritual truths while spending time together as a family.

Download or read book 52 Things to Pray for Your Kids written by Jay Payleitner and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You thought you were doing okay, and then you became a parent. All of a sudden you see how imperfect you are. So how are you supposed to raise your children up into godly young men or women? Popular speaker, author, and father Jay Payleitner knows the power of sustained prayer over his children. In his new book, he gives practical insight into finding hope and encouragement in prayer modeling a fervent prayer life for your children going to God for help in everyday problems praying for your children's safety, health, and character seeking godly wisdom as you make decisions Great for moms, dads, and small groups, this resource will help you pray powerfully for children of any age.

Download or read book 52 Ways to Connect as a Couple written by Jay Payleitner and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular author and speaker Jay Payleitner shows that becoming one includes more than just staying married. It's not just about compromise. And it's not just about sacrifice and mutual submission. And it's not just about sex. It's about unity. Solidarity. Integrity. But how do you nurture oneness in the real world? In these 52 short readings, you'll find fun, creative ways you and your spouse can embrace a common purpose and shared dreams. Jay addresses head-on some of the obstacles to oneness and suggests out-of-the-box solutions for overcoming them. Share dreams. Never compromise. Hit bottom together. Pay off the credit cards. Kiss in the kitchen. Laugh together. Cry together. Serve. Be served. Sometimes spiritual, sometimes silly, but always practical, winsome, and wise, these ideas for drawing closer to each other and enjoying your unique connection will inspire and equip you to make your marriage better than ever.

Download or read book Unconditional Parenting written by Alfie Kohn and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-03-28 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking approach to parenting by nationally-respected educator Alfie Kohn that gives parents “powerful alternatives to help children become their most caring, responsible selves” (Adele Faber, New York Times bestselling author) by switching the dynamic from doing things to children to working with them in order to understand their needs and how to meet them. Most parenting guides begin with the question “How can we get kids to do what they're told?” and then proceed to offer various techniques for controlling them. In this truly groundbreaking book, nationally respected educator Alfie Kohn begins instead by asking, “What do kids need—and how can we meet those needs?” What follows from that question are ideas for working with children rather than doing things to them. One basic need all children have, Kohn argues, is to be loved unconditionally, to know that they will be accepted even if they screw up or fall short. Yet conventional approaches to parenting such as punishments (including “time-outs”), rewards (including positive reinforcement), and other forms of control teach children that they are loved only when they please us or impress us. Kohn cites a body of powerful, and largely unknown, research detailing the damage caused by leading children to believe they must earn our approval. That's precisely the message children derive from common discipline techniques, even though it's not the message most parents intend to send. More than just another book about discipline, though, Unconditional Parenting addresses the ways parents think about, feel about, and act with their children. It invites them to question their most basic assumptions about raising kids while offering a wealth of practical strategies for shifting from “doing to” to “working with” parenting—including how to replace praise with the unconditional support that children need to grow into healthy, caring, responsible people. This is an eye-opening, paradigm-shattering book that will reconnect readers to their own best instincts and inspire them to become better parents.

Download or read book 500 Kids Art Ideas written by Gavin Andrews and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-15 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showcases 500 art ideas for parents, teachers and kids. Each project features an image and a list of materials.

Download or read book 52 Uncommon Family Adventures written by Randy Southern and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect with your family without breaking the bank. When you dreamed of having a family you pictured outings, adventures, laughing around the kitchen table. But then the kids actually came and most of the time you’re too busy trying to keep up to figure out how to create a magical, screen-free environment where everyone feels loved, is having fun, and can connect. That’s why 52 Uncommon Family Adventures was written, it helps you do just that, without all the hassle and stress. Whether it’s a family pillow fight, a lip-sync competition, or Toilet Paper Olympics, give your family the gift of lifelong memories while having fun, connecting spiritually, and speaking each other’s love languages. Enjoy all the benefits of the quality time you dreamed of without all the pressure of advanced planning. Put down the phones, turn off the TV, and start making some memories together today.

Download or read book Paint Lab for Kids written by Stephanie Corfee and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paint Lab for Kids is an inspiring collection of 52 fresh, kid-friendly projects for nurturing an artistic spirit and a love of art through working and playing with paint. Popular artist and author Stephanie Corfee offers an exciting resource of easy-to-follow instructions supported throughout with step-by-step, full-color photographs for projects that teach techniques, stimulate new ideas, explore color, combine materialsin interesting ways, and encourage self-expression. Each project sequence includes a complete materials list, finished sample, and the inspiring work of a noted artist. Have fun exploring: painting techniques by making folded paper insect monoprints. your imagination with a marbled paper galaxy painting. color with pencil eraser pointillism. mixed media art by embellishing a family photo mounted on canvas. This book is perfect for anyone who teaches or leads hands-on art experiences: creative, DIY-inspired parents, families, friends, homeschoolers, scouting, community, and youth group leaders. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.

Download or read book 52 Things Daughters Need from Their Dads written by Jay Payleitner and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most dads love their daughters, but they’re uncertain how they can show that love in a way their daughters understand...or figure out what their girls really need from them. Jay Payleitner has given thousands of dads great, man-friendly advice in his bestselling 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad. Now Jay guides his readers into what is unexplored territory for many of them—girl land—giving them ways to... do things with their daughters, not just for them lecture less and listen more be on the lookout for “hero moments” and take advantage of them realize that their daughters are females...and tailor their actions and responses accordingly give their daughters a positive view of the male sex Dads will feel respected and encouraged—not made to feel guilty—and they’ll gain confidence to initiate activities that build lifelong positives into their girls. Great gift or men’s group resource.

Download or read book 365 Ways to Say I Love You to Your Kids written by Jay Payleitner and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parents adore their kids, but expressions of love can get lost in the mayhem of carpools, diaper changes, and afterschool activity schedules. Jay Payleitner, author of 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad and proud father of five, inspires parents to turn love into an action verb with 365 simple and doable ideas: Call your children out on the front lawn to see a double rainbow. Let them see you reading your Bible and praying. Often. Learn to say “I love you” in different languages...and say it. Offer to do the dishes when it’s their turn at the sink. Find an article or website about something they like and share it with them New and seasoned parents (or grandparents) will appreciate these silly to serious suggestions that lead to joy, laughter, and connection one loving moment at a time.