In Advice Worth Ignoring, Dr. Ray identifies fifty of the most common child-related truisms and parenting myths that can often mislead and undercut parents, and explains how the virtues of prudence, temperance and fortitude can help any parent discern the best course of action for his or her own family. Parents are encouraged to ask themselves: Does this have merit for our family, with our morals? Does it make sense? Does it align with wisdom confirmed through generations?
Covering a range of ages and stages, from the early years ("It's a stage; it will pass") to the teenage years ("Don't make your child lie"), this book gives dedicated parents the tools they need to spot the hidden assumptions colored by pop psychology, and make parenting choices that are consistent with raising up good Catholic kids.
Parents who read Advice Worth Ignoring will feel empowered to judge the advice that's right for their own family, regardless of who doles it out. Contains a special section specifically for adoptive parents.
This isn't that parenting book. You know, the kind that makes you feel utterly inadequate and convinced you'll probably mess up your little humans.
As author, speaker, and mom Betsy Kerekes is here to tell you it's not about being a "better" parent, it's about being a happier parent. Not when your kids are older, not when your kids are easier, but right now. Today even.
Practical suggestions, tips, and ideas for parents to practice the corporal works of mercy in the home, plus reflection questions and a prayer for God's guidance in our pursuit of the "little way" of the family.
Winner of a second-place award in family life books from the Catholic Media Association.
What happens to a mother's heart when her children grow up and begin their own lives? How can she absorb the mixed emotions of anxiety and excitement, grief and hope?
In Giving Thanks and Letting Go, bestselling Catholic author Danielle Bean ponders her emptying nest and overflowing heart as she encourages you to join her in leaning on God and discovering the joy and promise of this sacred season of parenting.
Comforting, relatable, and practical, Giving Thanks and Letting Go shares Danielle Bean's personal experience of launching her children into their adult lives. From this crucial moment in her motherhood, she offers sage advice as she reflects on the precious years she spent raising children and learning to trust in God's providence.
In her most personal book to date, Bean, brand manager at CatholicMom.com, reveals the freedom she discovered as she tossed out old trophies and Nordic Ware; the release she feels when she lets herself sob with abandon; the pleasant satisfaction of extra space in her home and in her marriage; and the happy recognition of God's abiding presence through all the years of family life.
As you accompany Bean on her journey, you will learn to
let yourself grieve;
acknowledge that being a mom has never been easy;
turn to your husband;
give up control;
accept the suffering with grace;
trust in God to have the best plans;
spark joy, give thanks, and move on; and
nourish your soul, body, and mind.
Allow these familiar, comforting, and heart-tugging scenes from Bean's life and the lessons she's learned be your trusted companion for reflecting on your own parenting journey.
Over the years, thousands have turned to the Handbook for Today's Catholic Family as a guide to Catholic family living. This revised edition offers families and pastoral-care providers a profound and serious resource for Catholic-family life. Updated with topical reference citations to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Handbook also contains new material for blended and single-parent families. It stresses the significance of prayer, sacraments, and traditions that can build a stronger Catholic identity.
Now more than ever, building a strong foundation is vital to faith formation, and this begins in the home. No family should be without the Handbook for Today's Catholic Family, the perfect tool for transforming life together into an experience of peace and joy.
Catholic homeschooler Cari Donaldson here relates how her friend's newborn baby, a portrait of the Virgin Mary, and the words of the Miraculous Medal called her forth from a selfish, small way of life into the welcoming arms of the Church.
En estos tiempos, los hombres están redescubriendo la importancia de la vida espiritual y el padre Larry Richards está ayudando a este redescubrimiento. Algunos escritores adoptan una postura de "talla única" para la vida cristiana, mientras que el Padre Richards toma de su experiencia ministerial de muchos años, las herramientas para inspirar a otros hombres.
En "¡Sé Hombre!", el Padre Richards relata sus luchas para aprender la verdadera hombría, así como también las historias inspiradoras de muchos otros a quienes sirvió como sacerdote durante décadas. Le enseña al hombre a enfocarse en la meta correcta, a vivir como hijo amado de Dios, la necesidad de reconocer las propias faltas, y a vivir según el Espíritu Santo, a ser un hombre de sabiduría y amor verdadero, a saber apreciar adecuadamente las diferencias entre el hombre y la mujer, a buscar la santidad, y a hacer una diferencia en este mundo. Sin sermonear y de forma directa, el Padre Larry Richards desafía al hombre a que sea fuerte, sin utilizar máscaras de falsas fortalezas ni machismos. Lo llama a reconocer sus debilidades y limitaciones, mientras lo mueve a buscar fuerza en la fe y en el amor auténtico para vencer sus faltas y pecados.
A pesar de ser un sacerdote célibe, no titubea al hablar del papel que tiene la sexualidad-tanto para el hombre soltero como para el hombre casado. Demuestra que la verdadera hombría no se opone al amor sino que crece en él. El Padre Richards recalca que la relación con Cristo revela el sentido de la vida y la identidad del hombre como hombre. Inspira a hombres a que sean los verdaderos héroes que anhelan ser-hombres de auténtico coraje, compasión e integridad. Éste es un libro fácil de leer, escrito por un hombre que sabe cómo hablar sobre las cosas más importantes.
Do you ever feel like raising kids in the faith is a losing battle? Or maybe your spouse wishes you weren't quite so religious. Concerns surrounding Christianity and faith can become touchy topics for today's families. With equal doses of sound spiritual wisdom and good psychological perspective, Dr. Ray addresses the most common issues, such as: - Kids asking, "Why do we have to go to church when Dad doesn't?" - A spouse saying, "You're no fun anymore since you found God." - Frustrated parents wondering, "How can we get our toddler to behave during Mass?" Let Dr. Ray show you the guilt-free way to live your faith and share it peacefully with those you love.
The audio edition of this book can be downloaded via Audible.