The third foundational book from MOPS, Intl., designed to meet the needs of mothers of young children, this book focuses on the changes and challenges in a marriage when a couple becomes mom and dad. The first two books are What Every Mom Needs and What Every Child Needs.
Before children entered your life, did you dream about the kind of family you wanted? And have those lofty dreams come crashing down somewhere between managing chaotic schedules and refereeing sibling squabbles? As a mom, you have lots of dreams for your family--and the influence to make them come true! But it's hard to balance the widening gap between dreams and reality, so Five-star Families will help you focus on the five qualities that matter most: love, fun, loyalty, growth, and faith. With real-life examples, Scripture references, and practical yet fun advice, Carol Kuykendall will show you how to express and experience each of these qualities to the fullest. Her powerful insight and thought-provoking questions will inspire you to become a family who wants to be together, grow together, and stay together--a family who will shine from one generation to the next!
Focusing on the essential needs of children, this book provides mothers with practical insights and strategies to nurture their kids' security, affirmation, and independence, among others. Drawing from the experiences of mothers nationwide and recent research, the authors emphasize the importance of addressing both children's needs and mothers' well-being. Enriched with heartfelt stories and quotes, it reassures moms that their unique qualities make them the perfect fit for their children's emotional and developmental requirements.
Focusing on the personal needs of mothers, this updated edition emphasizes the importance of Identity, Growth, Relationship, Help, Perspective, and Hope in enhancing maternal effectiveness. Authored by leaders from MOPS International, it offers candid insights and practical advice, encouraging mothers to prioritize their own well-being amidst the challenges of raising young children. The book serves as both a guide and a source of inspiration for mothers seeking balance and fulfillment in their roles.
Are you believing the great lie that God does not, maybe even could not, love you? The real you?
Updated and Revised Your teen comes home with her driver's license. College catalogs fill your mailbox. Senior pictures are taken, and graduation gowns are fitted. The family car is loaded to take your college freshman to his dorm. During that transition time when a teen becomes a young adult, family roles must stretch and adjust to accommodate spreading wings. What can you expect in this process? Give Them Wings offers insight into how families change as parents and teens make room for the future. Emphasizing the need for independence and responsibility, Give Them Wings explores many ways that parents can equip their teen. If your children are on the brink of adulthood, Give Them Wings can help you survive the changes and thrive on the challenges the next few years will bring. You can be prepared to help your teens journey into adulthood, as well as learn to enjoy the process of emptying the nest.
Kinder brauchen Wurzeln – und Kinder brauchen Flügel. Gute Mütter und Väter geben beides! So heißt es. Aber wie geht es praktisch? • Wieviel Eigenständigkeit brauchen Kinder? • Wann wachsende Freiheiten? Wann welche Grenzen? • Wie hütet man sich vor Überbehütung? • Wie kann man sein Kind lieben und Sicherheit geben und es – nach und nach – doch selbstständig werden lassen? „Die Liebe kommt von selbst., aber das Loslassen ist so schwer!“ Carol Kuykendall, erst junge, dann ältere Mutter, erzählt ihre eigene Geschichte vom Loslassen und Selbstständigwerden ihrer Kinder, von Erfolgen und Einsichten genauso wie von Fehlern. und von der wachsenden Gelassenheit, mit den eigenen Gefühlen der Liebe und der Verantwortung umzugehen. Dazu gibt sie Tipps von Fachleuten weiter – und zwar solche, die den „Praxistest“ bestanden haben. Gelassen loslassen! In vielen Beispielen und Alltagssituationen werden Sie sich wiederfinden, ob Sie Ihr Kind allein oder als Paar erziehen.
