Download or read book Dreams for Our Daughters written by Ruth Doyle and published by Eerdmans Young Readers. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What hopes do you have for the future? Who do you long to become? This empowering book encourages young girls to become leaders unafraid to stand up for themselves and others. The world’s been waiting for them, and there’s so much to discover! Warm, loving rhymes and tenderly detailed illustrations help readers imagine the thousands of adventures up ahead. Each new day is a chance to become a keeper of kindness and a champion of change, an imaginative explorer who listens well and speaks the truth. A perfect gift for baby showers, graduations, and other celebrations, Dreams for Our Daughters is a book girls will treasure throughout their lives.
Download or read book They Drown Our Daughters written by Katrina Monroe and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The best kind of story—one that will both break your heart and scare the hell out of you." —Jennifer McMahon, New York Times bestselling author of The Children on the Hill If you can hear the call of the water, It's already far too late. They say Cape Disappointment is haunted. That's why tourists used to flock there in droves. They'd visit the rocky shoreline under the old lighthouse's watchful eye and fish shells from the water as they pretended to spot dark shapes in the surf. Now the tourists are long gone, and when Meredith Strand and her young daughter return to Meredith's childhood home after an acrimonious split from her wife, the Cape seems more haunted by regret than any malevolent force. But her mother, suffering from early stages of Alzheimer's, is convinced the ghost stories are real. Not only is there something in the water, but it's watching them. Waiting for them. Reaching out to Meredith's daughter the way it has to every woman in their line for generations—and if Meredith isn't careful, all three women, bound by blood and heartbreak, will be lost one by one to the ocean's mournful call. Part queer modern gothic, part ghost story, They Drown Our Daughters explores the depths of motherhood, identity, and the lengths a woman will go to hold on to both.
Download or read book A Letter to Our Daughters written by Jodi L. Leffingwell Ed D and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a Letter to Our Daughters, the author took a letter to her daughters from the dedication of another of her books as a message of empowerment, belief, and hope. Every daughter, mother, and woman needs to be reminded that they are a gift to the world with incredible talent and unlimited potential.
Download or read book Irreversible Damage written by Abigail Shrier and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NAMED A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE ECONOMIST AND ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2021 BY THE TIMES AND THE SUNDAY TIMES "Irreversible Damage . . . has caused a storm. Abigail Shrier, a Wall Street Journal writer, does something simple yet devastating: she rigorously lays out the facts." —Janice Turner, The Times of London Until just a few years ago, gender dysphoria—severe discomfort in one’s biological sex—was vanishingly rare. It was typically found in less than .01 percent of the population, emerged in early childhood, and afflicted males almost exclusively. But today whole groups of female friends in colleges, high schools, and even middle schools across the country are coming out as “transgender.” These are girls who had never experienced any discomfort in their biological sex until they heard a coming-out story from a speaker at a school assembly or discovered the internet community of trans “influencers.” Unsuspecting parents are awakening to find their daughters in thrall to hip trans YouTube stars and “gender-affirming” educators and therapists who push life-changing interventions on young girls—including medically unnecessary double mastectomies and puberty blockers that can cause permanent infertility. Abigail Shrier, a writer for the Wall Street Journal, has dug deep into the trans epidemic, talking to the girls, their agonized parents, and the counselors and doctors who enable gender transitions, as well as to “detransitioners”—young women who bitterly regret what they have done to themselves. Coming out as transgender immediately boosts these girls’ social status, Shrier finds, but once they take the first steps of transition, it is not easy to walk back. She offers urgently needed advice about how parents can protect their daughters. A generation of girls is at risk. Abigail Shrier’s essential book will help you understand what the trans craze is and how you can inoculate your child against it—or how to retrieve her from this dangerous path.
Download or read book Songs for Our Sons written by Ruth Doyle and published by Eerdmans Young Readers. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What hopes do you have for the future? Who do you long to become? This warm, inspiring book encourages boys to shape a world so much gentler and brighter than before. Playful rhymes and tender illustrations invite them to notice nature, embrace their emotions, and use wise words as their weapons. Whether they’re dynamic dazzlers or marvelous mud sculptors, this book is an opportunity to imagine all the incredible adventures up ahead. A perfect gift for baby showers, graduations, and other celebrations, Songs for Our Sons is a book boys will treasure throughout their lives.
Download or read book Raising Our Sons written by Kathy Masarie and published by . This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Raising Our Sons" is a compilation of over 200 of the best parenting resources from more than 120 authors organized into 10 easy-to-understand chapters. ROS is organized as a parenting guide for individual learning and/or group discussion with other parents. Each chapter contains a list of action steps you can take to put your new knowledge into practice as well as a list of resources to explore the chapter's theme more deeply. CHAPTER TITLES: 1) What's Happening to My Son? 2) What Influences Him? 3) Parenting Him 4) Nourishing Healthy Masculinity 5) Nurturing Emotions and Compassion 6) Teaching Him 7) Making Time for Him 8) Keeping Him Safe 9) Supporting Him 10) Creating Community TESTIMONIALS "These magnificent guides will deepen and strengthen every family that uses them. They will build community and allow us to develop emotionally sturdy, well-behaved and civic-minded children. I wish every neighborhood in America would create discussion groups that utilized these marvelous guides." -- Mary Pipher, PhD, Clinical psychologist and Author of "Reviving Ophelia," "Shelter of Each Other," "The Green Boat: Reviving Ourselves in Our Capsized Culture" and many other books about how American culture influences the mental health of its people "I have not seen a more comprehensive guide for raising boys. . . . With so many down-to-earth topics and so many experts writing about what they know well, these guides are treasure troves for parents seeking reliable help for raising children in today's challenging world." -- William Doherty, PhD, Professor of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota and Author of "The Intentional Family," "Putting Family First," and many other books on supporting healthy families "Thank you so much for presenting such a rich source of parenting help. The wide range and depth of material, from the scientific to the spiritual, provides me with a diversity of ideas, so I can pick and choose what works for me. Running through it all is the same thread of love and empowerment. Thank you for helping me to be the very best mom I can be!" -- Leslie O'Neill (Lake Oswego, Oregon), Mother of two boys
Download or read book All Children are All Our Children written by Doug Selwyn and published by Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All Children Are All Our Children explores steps we can take in classrooms, schools, neighborhoods and communities to support the health of the children and of the families that send their children to our schools.
Download or read book My Daughter He written by Candace Waldron and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-16 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Daughter He: Transitioning With Our Transgender Children is written by a mother reflecting on her own difficult journey to accept that her beloved daughter longed to be a boy. By honestly exploring the author's own deep-seated feelings and how they interfered with her ability to align with and advocate for her child, readers are invited to attend to their own emotional responses while supporting their child's authentic self-expression. My Daughter He is also filled with resources. If you are the parent of a gender nonconforming child, you may wonder whether this is a phase. For many young children it is, but how do you know what's true for your child and when is it time to seek help? Other informative topics include: * Gender identity development and early clues to watch for in your child * Finding the right team of professionals to guide your decisions* Reversible and irreversible treatment options and when to begin them * Networking with other parents to create supportive schools and communitiesWith younger children disclosing their transgender identity, and medical options for preteens that have positive lifelong benefits, parent decision-making has never been more urgent. My Daughter He is a valuable handbook to guide you.
Download or read book For the Love of Our Daughters written by Queen TruEarth and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-10-24 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book was written to share information about life, about womanhood, about friendship, about love of self, about boys, abstinence, sex, and so much more. It answers the questions a girl would ask her mother and says things that they need to hear from their mother"--P. [4] of cover.
Download or read book Our Daughter Martha written by Marcy Clements Henrikson and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Marcy Henrikson lived a "normal" life. She worked as a teacher and was active in her Presbyterian church. She played tennis and bridge and belonged to the right social organizations. However, when her daughter Martha comes out as a lesbian to the family, Marcy's life changes. Initially, she hides the truth from others. But when a casual acquaintance asks Marcy about her daughter, and she answers as if she has none, Marcy realizes she too must come out as a mother of a lesbian.As Marcy begins to understand that her church's teachings are at the bottom of her fears for Martha, she struggles to find God's will in the crucible of her faith. Through this process, the author moves from acceptance to activism for lesbian and gay rights within the church and society.
Download or read book For Our Daughters written by Olivia Cox-Fill and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1996-03-25 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique social history spans the last half century, when developments in birth control and the education of women have increased opportunities for women to have successful careers. This book investigates how the first generation of modern women faced the challenge of combining marriage and family with professional responsibilities. Olivia Cox-Fill, an Irish journalist and professional filmmaker, interviewed hundreds of prominent women from 10 different countries on three continents before presenting this group portrait of 30 interviews of women leaders, diplomats, award-winning scientists, government ministers, doctors, and industrialists, to name a few of the professions represented. The interviews are set against the backdrop of the social history of women in each country. Their achievements, especially in light of the tenor of their times, and their desire and ability to have rewarding and fulfilling family lives make them inspiring models for later generations of women who may consider it necessary to choose between home and career. The author's international connections with high-ranking diplomats and politicians allow us valuable glimpses into the real world of outstanding women.
Download or read book Poems to Our Daughters written by Zonya Brewton and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Poems to Our Daughters' is an inspirational book that should be read by mothers-to-be as well as young and old parents and grandparents. It is indeed refreshing to hear the positive reflections brought to the forefront of this publication as well as reading each poem at the end of the chapters. Zonya Brewton's writing is indeed inspired by God and I recommend her work as a "must read" for generations to come. -The Honorable Andrew Young, Chairman Good Works International & Former Ambassador to the United Nations under President James "Jimmy" Carter Former Mayor, City of Atlanta, Georgia USA If every daughter could experience the level of unconditional love and unwavering commitment as expressed in the pages of 'Poems to Our Daughters, ' all of our girls would grow up to be exceptional women who hold their heads high and stand tall. "Poems to Our Daughters" is a must read. It is vital in a time when the denigration of morals, values, and women is so prevalent. -Lisa S. Clark, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist Unfortunately in today's society we encounter many situations where negativity is more the norm than positive reinforcement. After reading 'Poems to Our Daughters' I would highly recommend this book as a source of hope and inspiration to our present day society. 'Poems to Our Daughters' is a positive attribute of a mother who wants more for her daughter. Thank you, Ms. Brewton, for being led by God to share your stories and poems with the world. -Pastor Magdalene D. Womack 'Poems to Our Daughters' was born out of Zonya's love for writing and her desire to encourage her daughter to be all that she can be and to influence women across the world to help foster healthy self-esteem among young girls. Most importantly this book shares lessons learned and taught.
Download or read book Our Daughter Our Love Our Light Our Joy Our Pleasure Heart of Our Hearts Forever written by Beth Carol Solomon and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2021-02-08 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a story about an adolescent girl, Francine Josephine, who was abused by her mentally ill birth mother and lived in the dregs of society for the first ten years of her life. She found warmth, kindness, and happiness with her foster mother and birth father, who immediately fell in love and married. Though shut off from beauty and loved so little in her childhood, she grew up to be an empathetic, altruistic, sensitive, forgiving, thoughtful, and compassionate young woman. Such rarities this girl possesses at such a tender age. For these attributes are not often found in ordinary everyday people for they do not appreciate what life has to offer and who take God’s gifts for granted. Francine, always believing in the best of all people, always giving them the benefit of the doubt and second chances, always wanting to please everybody and wanting everyone to be happy, is what she happens to be like. Although knowing her parents were estranged from their siblings, it was Francine who brought them together, thus becoming a tight-knit, close, loving family. When she met her paternal grandparents for the first time, she was warm and kind to her grandfather, who was afflicted with dementia and of whom she had no recollection of. As for her grandmother, whom she was named after, she formed a loving and close bond. She is very curious about other people in her parents’ lives that she has never met or who have never knew of her existence but nonetheless thinks of them lovingly and as part of herself and her family. But one day, Social Services informed her that her birth mother wants to see her, which she agrees to do, surmising that maybe this woman had been rehabilitated and was remorseful or at least civil, as it was Francine’s nature to be understanding. Unfortunately, nothing came about as she had hoped, and for that she suffered from it. But afterward, does Francine regress back into her shell after these past few years of getting to love and trust people, or does she grow up and accept what had happened to her during that one fateful encounter and become the fine young woman that everyone who knows her portrays her to be?
Download or read book Conversations with Our Daughters written by N.E.C. Iankowitz and published by Author House. This book was released on 2010-03-09 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teenage years are filled with some of the most difficult milestones every young woman is destined to endure. To ease our journey (and assist us in helping our teenagers through this delicate time), this book is a must-read. Conversations With Our Daughters is intended for teenagers, their parents, and siblings, as we all struggle to understand and express ourselves without feeling or causing pain. This book serves to guide us in our efforts to communicate effectively by shedding light on the multiple meanings behind some of the ideas we are already exchanging in our statements, situations & stories. Through the use of humor and factually based conversations, each chapter helps heal the inevitable wounds inflicted as well as sustained by teenagers. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins also find this book to be a useful resource, helping to unravel the mystery of teenage years. “This book speaks truth- it speaks the reality of a family going through real issues. Along the way the emergence of growth and wisdom becomes apparent. The flavor of reality permeates throughout. Teenage hood, in all its glory and dismay, are forever captured. It is raw, open, insightful and just plain wonderful. If you're a teenager, you'll recognize yourself. If you're a parent, you'll see yourself at your worst and best. If you're a female, you'll instantly identify. If you're a male, hold on to your seat as your head goes on a spin into the world of women, young & old. An easy, fascinating read. Thoroughly enjoyable.”~ Dr.Daniel Cohen
Download or read book All Our Children written by Lallie B. Lloyd and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-04 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Creates a moral imperative for faith-based social justice groups to make dismantling racism an explicit part of their mission through childhood education - Answers General Convention's call for conversation on Children, Poverty & Public Education
Download or read book Launching Our Black Children for Success written by Joyce A. Ladner and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-09-04 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Launching Our Black Children for Success is a groundbreaking book that goes beyond the typical "how to get your kid into the best school or college" advice. This extraordinary book takes black parents step-by-step through the stages of child development so they can build a solid foundation for success in their children. It shows how to best instill pride, self-discipline, social skills, a work ethic, and a way to deal with the inevitable racism and prejudice their children will face. Authors Joyce Ladner and Theresa Foy DiGeronimo also offer a practical guide for overcoming the many injustices and obstacles African American families face and show how to shepherd their kids through the process that is required to help children keep their "eyes on the prize." Launching Our Black Children for Success helps parents to provide the strength and the strategies their children need to seek out whatever career they dream of and deserve.
Download or read book Affirmative Action for All Our Children written by Alain F. Corcos and published by Wheatmark, Inc.. This book was released on 2016 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American public schools are in deep trouble. They are still characterized by ethnic and class segregation, grossly unequal teaching and learning facilities, and governed by mammoth bureaucracies with a plethora of contradictory policies and goals. For many low and medium income students, college is still not an option due to high tuition rates and poor primary school education. Is there any hope? Affirmative Action for All Our Children: And Why College Education Should Be Free tackles the hard truth and comes up with a compelling answer to solve all of these problems: the Federal Government should completely take over the education system. According to author Alain Corcos, such a takeover needs to include the federal government financing the entire education system from preschool to college, training teachers and paying their salaries, building and maintaining school facilities, developing the best curriculum to prepare all children to face today's world, and providing tuition-free college for students willing to give back by serving their nation in some capacity for two years between the ages of eighteen and twenty. Affirmative Action for All Our Children: And Why College Education Should Be Free lays out a detailed plan that paves the way for US public schools to become the best in the world. However, time is of the essence because any change will take at least two generations to affect the nation.
