Have you tried all the new youth programs? Have you planned one too many wacky activities? Are you frustrated about the size of the youth group? Here’s an approach to ministry that takes youth work seriously.Family-based youth ministry is about adults discipling teens one-on-one and in groups. It is about involving not just the nuclear family but the whole church family–from singles to older adults. More important, it’s about incorporating youth into the life of your church.So sto (more…)

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This reference guide is a must-have for all expectant parents. Packed with up-to-date medical information and advice, this book also contains detailed descriptions of the events leading up to delivery. Though aimed at first-time parents, this guide is a helpful reference for all parents of newborns during the child’s first three months.

About the AuthorPaul C. Reisser, M.D., is a family physician in private practice in Southern California. He is a member of the Focus on the Fami (more…)

Experience the world through the eyes of a child in this heartwarming collection of endearing anecdotes, tender quotes, and blessed Scriptures that celebrate a refreshing return to innocence. New mothers, fathers, grandparents, teachers, and all who treasure the wonderful gift of a child will cherish a youngsters’ astonishing ability to bring clarity to our hectic days.

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The HELP! series provides highly practical, to-the-point advice for parenting and marriage problems identified as high felt needs from the Focus on the Family audience. The intent of the HELP! series is to offer quick, accessible, practical advice, an overview of the important elements of the topic, and realistic take aways for readers to immediately apply. Also includes additional resource referrals for where to get more help.

From the Back CoverIs your child hooked on video ga (more…)

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Unlike any other book of its kind, the Complete Guide to Baby & Child Care takes a balanced, commonsense approach to rearing emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy children. This indispensable guide delivers practical and critical information parents need to know in a straightforward format. Features: 25 Special Concerns sections that cover topics such as fevers in small children, effective discipline, ADHD, cyberspace safety, and more Medical Reference section (more…)

A warm, conversational guide to raising toddlers. This book tells new parents everything they need to know to raise a healthy, happy toddler, from encouraging their first steps and words; overseeing toilet training, good hygiene, and good manners; to easing their fears and soothing separation anxieties; understanding their changing nutritional and health needs; and increasing their physical skills through activities and play. € Sidebars provide encouragement and inspiration, (more…)

Want to make the most of your parenting role? Parenting at the Speed of Life: 60 Ways to Capture Time with Your Kids helps parents connect with their kids in the ordinary moments of each day–without having to gather supplies or plan activities. Written by best-selling author and father of three Rick Osborne, Parenting at the Speed of Life is fresh, encouraging, and empowering. Life may be hectic, but dads and moms can learn how to bless their children in mere minutes. Start capita (more…)

An extensive book on child care by one of the premier organizations for families in the U.S. Provides insight into raising children from birth through adolescence.

About the AuthorJames C. Dobson, Ph.D., is founder and chairman of Focus on the Family, a nonprofit organization that produces his internationally syndicated radio programs, heard by more than 200 million people every day. He is seen on 80 television stations daily in the U.S. A licensed psychologist and licensed marr (more…)

ReviewPraise for Building the Christian Family You Never Had“Mary DeMuth offers positive encouragement and practical help for parents who want to do things a little differently than what they experienced growing up. Building the Christian Family You Never Had offers a fresh start and bright hope as you seek to raise godly children.”    –Karol Ladd, author of The Power of a Positive Mom “You are not alone as a pioneer parent who is blazing a new trail on the parenting j (more…)