Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters [eBook - NC Digital Library] : 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know

By Sarah Simms Rosenthal

Strategies for overcoming a damaged father/daughter relationshipProblems between fathers and daughters can damage a young girl's identity, convince her she's unloveable or without worth, and send her into unhealthy adult relationships. This groundbreaking book includes in-depth stories and case histories of a broad spectrum of women over 25 who have recovered and flourished in their professional and personal lives despite the lack of a father's recognition and affection. While the legacy of pain that these fathers leave is deep, there is much that can be done to alleviate and even conquer it. Using these women's stories as well as her insights from her private practice, the author outlines basic strategies to overcome the void left by an abusive, absent, alcoholic, mentally ill, irresponsible, selfish, or unloving father.Written by Sarah Simms Rosenthal who has a thriving practice in New York City. She reveals how to understand the truth about your childhood.Includes strategies for discovering and analyzing past adult relationship mistakes—both personal and professional.Offers successful techniques for establishing new patterns of behavior.The women whose stories are told in The Unavailable Father have learned to recognize and change the patterns instigated by their dysfunctional fathers and have moved forward, fulfilled. Leer más…

Stephan B. Poulter; Laura Golden Bellotti

For men who want to father their sons in the most nurturing and caring way In Father Your Son, clinical psychologist Stephan B. Poulter draws from more than 20years specializing in father-son relationship counseling to offer a program that helps fathers confront--and conquer--their fears of repeating the past. This parenting book guides readers to: Practice inner fathering to heal the Lost Boy inside and extend this healing to their sons Temper, without smothering, their sons' wild side Deal with the flash flood years--teen anger, hostility, and fear Parenting through divorce and being a good stepfather Father Your Son is written directly to fathers and enhanced with real-life case studies and more to give today's fathers the confidence they need to be the loving fathers they want. Leer más…

Athol Kay

The author of the innovative sex and marriage blog "Married Man Sex Life" brings together his edgy and brilliant advice in a single volume primer delivering the motherload of substance. The Married Man Sex Life Primer 2011 cherry picks the best ideas of books like "The Mystery Method," "No More Mr. Nice Guy," and the volatile online world of the Pickup Artist a.k.a. "Game" community and merges them with a solid grounding in evolutionary psychology, sociology, biology and behavior modification. The result is a simple, effective plan for men to create sexually exciting marriages for themselves and their wives. The opening covers the underlying ancient "hard-wired" biological and modern social reasons women find men attractive. Athol pulls no punches here and the sexual motivations of women are laid bare. Though rather than framing women as sexually devious and seeking to advantage themselves over men, he explains how their sexual behavior is entirely rational in nature and once understood as such, it becomes very useful information. The second part of the book takes the framework developed in the first part and offers a wealth of tools to put it to practical use. The most important tool is The Male Action Plan, which charges the husband with the task of becoming a better, sexier man and thereby leveraging his increased attractiveness for a better sex life with his wife. As Athol says, "whoever is the most attractive in the relationship is in charge." The third part of the... Leer más…

Dr. Kevin Leman

Dr. Kevin Leman's ever-popular book on birth order is getting a new look and updated writing. With insight and wit, Dr. Leman offers readers a fascinating and often funny look at how birth order affects personality, marriage and relationships, parenting style, career, and children. Birth order powerfully influences the way people interact with others, whether they're at home or on the job. This is a great book for anyone who wants to learn more about how they react to their world. Dr. Leman even shows readers how to overcome ingrained tendencies they never thought they'd be rid of, all by focusing on their birth order. Leer más…

Louis Borgenicht M.d., Joe Borgenicht

At Last! A Beginner's Guide to Newborn Baby Technology You've programmed your DVR, you’ve installed a wireless Internet connection, you can even check Facebook on your cell phone. But none of this experience will prepare you for the world's biggest technological marvel: a newborn baby. Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, __The Baby Owner's Manual__ explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: What's the best way to swaddle a baby? How can I make my newborn sleep through the night? When should I bring the baby to a doctor for servicing? Whatever your concerns, you'll find the answers here—courtesy of celebrated pediatrician Dr. Louis Borgenicht and his son, Joe Borgenicht. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for anyone who wants to learn the basics of childcare. Leer más…

Armin A. Brott, Jennifer Ash

This indispensable book explores the emotional, financial, and even physical changes the father-to-be may experience during his partner’s pregnancy. Written in an easy-to-absorb format and filled with sound advice and practical tips for men on such topics as, how to make sense of your conflicting emotions, how pregnancy affects your sex life, and how to start a college fund. This volume reassures, commiserates, and informs. It also incorporates the wisdom of top experts in the field, from obstetricians and birth-class instructors to psychologists and sociologists. This new edition features the latest research on many topics (and there’s a ton of it), from expanding sections on overcoming infertility, in vitro, artificial insemination, and other tech-assisted pregnancies, especially where dad is not the biological parent, to updating the sections on childbirth to reflect the fact that about 80 percent of deliveries are now done with epidurals and new information on c-sections as well. Sections on prenatal communication and education are also be expanded. There will be an overall, top-to-bottom review of the content to make sure all the information is relevant to today's young and senior dads. Leer más…

Jay K Payleitner

"__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! Leer más…

Jay K Author Payleitner

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 sexDads 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__. Leer más…

Gary Greenberg; Jeannie Hayden

An indispensable survival manual for guys entering the trenches of fatherhood, __Be Prepared__ is loaded with one-of-a-kind insights, MacGyver-esque tips and tricks, and no-nonsense advice for mastering the first year as a dad.Finally, a book that teaches men all the things they __really__ need to know about fatherhood...including how to: -Change a baby at a packed sports stadium -Create a decoy drawer full of old wallets, remote controls, and cell phones to throw baby off the scent of your real gear -Stay awake (or at least upright) at work -Babyproof a hotel room in four minutes flat -Construct an emergency diaper out of a towel, a sock, and duct tape Packed with helpful diagrams and detailed instructions, and delivered with a wry sense of humor, __Be Prepared__ is the ultimate guide for sleep-deprived, applesauce-covered fathers everywhere. Leer más…

Meg Meeker, M.d

**Meg Meeker, M.D., acclaimed author of __Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters,__ now turns to an equally powerful relationship in the family: the one between mother and son.** From the moment a mother holds her newborn son, his eyes tell her that she is his world. But often, as he grows up, the boy who needs her simultaneously pushes her away. Calling upon thirty years of experience as a pediatrician, Meg Meeker, M.D., a highly sought after national speaker, assistant professor of clinical medicine, and mother of four, shares the secrets that every mother needs to know in order to strengthen—or rebuild—her relationship with her son. Boys today face unique challenges and pressures, and the burden on mothers to guide their boys through them can feel overwhelming. This empowering book offers a road map to help mothers find the strength and confidence to raise extraordinary sons by providing encouragement, education, and practical advice about • the need for mothers to exercise courage and be bolder and more confident about advising and directing their boys • the crucial role mothers play in expressing love to sons in healthy ways so they learn to respect and appreciate women as they grow up • the importance of teaching sons about the values of hard work, community service, and a well-developed inner life • the natural traps mothers of boys often fall into—and how to avoid them • the need for a mother to heal her own wounds with the men in her life so she can raise her son... Leer más…

Meg Meeker, Dave Ramsey

**"Your go-to gift for new fathers." — Dave Ramsey, __New York Times__ bestselling author, motivational speaker, and radio host** Whether you know it or not, if you're a dad, you’re a hero— that's the message of bestselling author and pediatrician Meg Meeker. Even if you're struggling with all the demands of fatherhood, let Dr. Meeker reassure you: every man has it within him to be the hero father his children need. With simple step-by-step instructions and drawing on long experience—including her work with the NFL's Fatherhood Initiative—Dr. Meeker shows you how to be the father you want to be and your children need you to be. Discover why fathers are even more important to their children than their mothers are; why your children want you to be their hero—even if their relationship with you has been strained or distant; and secrets that can help divorced dads, widowed dads, and stepfathers maintain—or rebuild—a strong relationship with their children As Dr. Meeker writes, "If you want what is best for your children—if you want what is best for you—you should strive to be a hero father. In this book, I hope to show you how." Leer más…

Steven Biddulph

The revised and updated edition of the bestselling parenting classic Raising Girls in the Twenty-first Century is Steve Biddulph’s warm, wise and up-to-the-minute look at how to help your daughter – at every age, from baby to teen. Girls today need to be strong, but also keep their hearts open. Steve brings the very best help from around the globe to build girls’ self-belief in a world that often wants to tear them down. In this revised and updated edition, you’ll learn how to raise your daughter to: • have a joyful childhood and not be forced to grow up too fast • navigate the fraught world of friends, peer pressure and bullying • be free and wild, to reduce anxiety, depression and self-harm • avoid technology addiction and other social media pitfalls • relate to boys with a clear head and strong heart There is also a powerful new section on ‘#MeToo in School’, shining a light on the reality of childhood sexual harassment, and how best to help your daughter fight it. Filled with unforgettable stories that will bring you to tears, and offering clear, practical help, Raising Girls in the Twenty-first Century is not just a guidebook but a fierce call-to-arms. The world’s best guide to girlhood is now in your hands. Leer más…

Meeker, Meg

Inspiration for the motion picture streaming August 1 on Pure Flix! Drawing on her thirty years' experience practicing pediatric and adolescent medicine, teen health expert Dr. Meg Meeker explains why an active father figure is maybe the single most important factor in a young woman's development. In this invaluable guide, Meeker shows how a father can be both counsel and protector for his daughter as she grows into a spiritually and mentally strong young woman. From cradling his newborn to walking her down the aisle, a father must relish his paramount responsibility—guiding the course of his daughter’s life. Meeker reveals • how a man can become a "strong father" • how a father's guidance influences every part of a woman's life, from her self-respect to her perspective on drugs, alcohol, and sex • how to lay down ground rules that are respected without creating distance in your relationship with your daughter • why you need to be your daughter's hero • the mistakes most fathers make and their serious consequences • how to help daughters make their own good decisions and avoid disastrous mistakes • how a father's faith will influence his daughter's spiritual development • how to get through to you daughter, even during her toughest don't-talk-to-me years • true stories of daughters who were on the wrong path—and how their fathers helped to bring them back Learn how to grow, strengthen, or rebuild your relationship with your daughter to better both your life and hers in... Leer más…

M.d, Meg Meeker

Dr. Meg Meeker issues fathers thirty days of challenges to help strengthen their relationships with their daughters. Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: The 30-Day Challenge is the highly anticipated follow-up companion to the national bestseller, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Dr. Meg Meeker. The 30-Day Challenge takes readers through thirty practical father-daughter activities, meant to strengthen dads in their parenting roles, while also creating honest and thriving relationships. With twenty-five years' experience as a pediatrician, Dr. Meeker combines her expertise and wisdom with warmth and humor to make this the perfect guide for dads to take the Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters experience to the next level. The 30-Day Challenge offers practical suggestions for dads to spend uninterrupted, scheduled time with their daughters, including: Taking her on a date, dancing, or into nature Taking her to work or teaching her to handle money responsibly Doing an art project or planting a garden together Treating her mother well Reflection questions help readers examine where they are as a dad right now and where they would like to be this time next year. Checklists with important reminders help the reader commit to following through and adequately preparing for the challenges. Challenges can be adapted from the simple to the involved, depending on time availability, comfort levels, and the daughter's age. Unlike other parenting how-to books, The 30-Day Challenge... Leer más…

Lucie Hemmen

Parenting a teen girl is a guide for busy parents who want bottom-line information and tips that make sense-- and work. It also offers scripts to improve communication, and exercices to navigate stressful interactions with skill and compassion. Abstract: A workbook to give parents tools and skills that combine the optimistic approach of Positive Psychology with the proven effectiveness of CBT to help them parent their teen daughter. Read more... Leer más…

Steve Biddulph

A practical guidebook and passionate call-to-arms for parents of girls that empowers them to raise confident, well-rounded daughters in an exploitative world, from the author of the international bestseller  Raising Boys . In today's world, it's especially critical for girls to grow up strong and capable. In this impassioned follow-up to his bestselling  Raising Boys , author Steve Biddulph brings together the best thinking from around the world on how to raise daughters of sound character who know that they are loved, and can stand up for themselves and others. Biddulph teaches parents how to build their daughters' self-assuredness, encourage friendships, and equip them to learn and believe in themselves. This detailed guidebook teaches parents, grandparents, and caretakers exactly what matters for and to girls at which age, and how to build confidence and connectedness from infancy to young womanhood. Leer más…

Fabarez, Michael

How to raise a godly man in a godless world Perhaps there has never been a more challenging time to raise children than in today's culture. Parents are having to address challenges that their parents never had to with them. And while the core elements to raising children are the same, parents need wisdom for applying them to this day and age. That's what this book is about: navigating the times and raising a generation of men on godly principles. Parents will be equipped to: Envision their son's future every day Set his spiritual trajectory Build a home that grows godly men Address the rebelli.;Envision a man's future every day -- Set his spiritual trajectory -- A home that builds Godly men -- Quell the rebellion of his sinful heart -- Make him sweat every day -- Instill a manly work ethic -- Help him foster dominion over his wallet -- Raising men in a world half-full of women -- Prepare him to face the world -- A righteous man's fun and games -- Wisdom to navigate the teen years. Leer más…

Dobson, Dr. James C

**2002 Gold Medallion Award winner!**With so much confusion about the role of men in our society, it's no wonder so many parents and teachers are at a loss about how to bring up boys. Our culture has vilified masculinity and, as a result, boys are suffering. Parents, teachers, and others involved in shaping the character of boys have many questions. In __Bringing Up Boys,__ Dr. James Dobson, America's most trusted authority on family issues, tackles these questions and offers advice and encouragement based on a firm foundation of biblical principles. __Bringing Up Boys__a must-read book for parents, teachers, social workers, youth leaders, counselorsanyone involved in the challenge of turning boys into good men. Leer más…

Meg Meeker, M.d.

Mothers are expected to do it all: raise superstar kids, look great, make good salaries, keep an immaculate house, be the perfect wife. In this rallying cry for change, Meg Meeker, M.D., uses her twenty-five years' experience as a practicing pediatrician and counselor to show why mothers suffer from the rising pressure to excel and the toll it takes on their emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual health. Complete with an all-new tool kit of wellness tips and exercises, Dr. Meeker's book reveals the 10 most positive and impactful habits of healthy, happy mothers, including making friends with those who know the meaning of friendship finding out what money can buy (and what it cannot) lightening the overload'and doing less more often discovering faith and learning how to trust it taking some alone time and reviving yourself By implementing Dr. Meeker's key strategies, you can be happy, hopeful, and can teach your children to be the best they can be'and isn't that the most precious reward of motherhood' Now with wellness tips and exercises! Leer más…