| A Young Woman After God's Own Heart: A Teen's Guide to Friends, Faith, Family, and the Future | | Posted Sunday, September 10, 2006 11:41:36 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | This young woman's version of Elizabeth George's bestselling book A Woman After God's Own Heart® shares the intentions and blessings of God's heart with teen girls. On this journey they discover His priorities for their lives—including prayer, submission, faithfulness, and joy—and how to embrace those priorities in daily life. Elizabeth's mentor style, the “Heart Response” messages of reflection, and the age–significant themes make this an excellent book for groups or for personal study. And best of all, girls will discover that God is a faithful, caring, and loving presence during this exciting and sometimes difficult time in their lives. ... | |
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| | | Changing Bodies, Changing Lives: Expanded Third Edition: A Book for Teens on Sex and Relationships | | Posted Thursday, September 07, 2006 3:41:39 AM by BlogJeeves Team | | "It seems like everyone else has the script. Everyone else knows what's happening and I look around and say, Duh."Of course, the truth is that no one has the script because there is no script to follow. Chances are you'd find that almost everyone else has questions and worries a lot like yours, if you could get them to admit it. This brand-new, completely updated and revised edition of Changing Bodies, Changing Lives is full of honest, accurate, nonjudgmental information on everything teenagers need to know about today.Am I the only one whocan't get up the nerve to ask someone out?got my period so early?doesn't even know the right way to kiss?feels pressured to use drugs?still hasn't hit puberty yet?wants to avoid the gang scene?worries when my mom doesn't come home at night?is scared that I might have AIDS?can't decide what form of birth control to use?has no idea how to tell my friends I'm gay?goes on eating binges?has never had an orgasm?is shut out of the popular crowd?Changing Bodies, Changing Lives has helped hundreds of thousands of teenagers make informed decisions about their lives, from questions about sex, love, friendship, and how your body works to dealing with problems at school and home and figuring out who you are. It's packed with illustrations, checklists, and resources for the answers you really need. Best of all, it's filled with the voices, poems, and cartoons from hundreds of other teenagers, who tell you what makes them feel worried, angry, confused, sexy, happy, and, yes, even excited and hopeful about their lives. (Check out the first two pages for a sample of the quotes you'll find inside.)Being a teenager is tough. With the information and the ideas inside this book, you'll have what you need to make these years the best they can be.... | |
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| | | Teen Study Bible, Revised | | Posted Friday, September 01, 2006 1:41:40 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | - The best-selling Bible for teens ages 12-15 because of it's relevancy and application - Color insert pages give biblical answers to the toughest questions asked by today's teens - Other features include The Bible Says (issues, facts, and questions), Direct Line (commentary and application), Dear Sam (advice column), Quizzers (Bible trivia)... | |
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| | | I Do! (Caitlin No.5)(Diary of a Teenage Girl, Book 9) (Diary of a Teenage Girl) | | Posted Monday, August 28, 2006 11:41:41 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | Caitlin O'Conner, now 21 and in her senior year of college, accepts Josh Miller's proposal for marriage. But Caitlin soon discovers there's a lot more to getting married than just saying "I do." Between her mother and mother-in-law to be (who don't seem to agree on anything) and Caitlin's old buddies (who still have problems of their own because of wrong choices), Caitlin's life never seems to run smoothly. But Caitlin, as determined as ever to do things God's way, always manages to find the high ground...eventually. As a result, the journey to her wedding is full of twists and turns where God touches many lives, including Caitlin's. Most of all, Caitlin and Josh realize that a wedding only lasts one day, but a marriage is for a lifetime.... | |
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| | | Engaging the Soul of Youth Culture: Bridging Teen Worldviews And Christian Truth | | Posted Friday, August 25, 2006 9:41:38 AM by BlogJeeves Team | | Before we can reach today's youth with the turth of the gospel, we need to see what they see and hear what they hear. We need to catch the messages encrypted in their culture and understand what's really being communicated. In Engaging the Soul of Youth Culture Walt Mueller, founder and president of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, helps us to navigate the troubling and confusing terrain of teen worldviews so that we can effectively and compassionately pass along good news: our God is their God, our Savior can be their Savior.... | |
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| | | 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child: The Breakthrough Program for Overcoming Your Child's Difficult Behavior | | Posted Monday, August 21, 2006 7:43:35 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | Occasional clashes between parents and children are not uncommon, but when defiant behavior — such as tantrums, resistance to chores, and negativity — becomes chronic, it can cause big problems within the family. In 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child, child and family psychologist Dr. Jeff Bernstein has developed a ground-breaking 10-day program to help parents gain back control over their defiant child or teen. This powerful and exceptionally reader-friendly guide explains what causes defiance in kids, why it's so destructive to the family, and shows parents step-by-step how they can end the behavior.Simple-to-follow and extremely effective, 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child will bring much-needed relief to the millions of frustrated parents out there living with defiant children.... | |
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| | | Cooking Up a Storm: The Teen Survival Cookbook | | Posted Friday, August 18, 2006 1:41:36 AM by BlogJeeves Team | | What's cooking? An enthusiastic young chef shares his teen-tested tips and recipes for everything from breakfast to dinner, desserts to brain-boosting snacks.A kid's gotta eat — and what better way to make sure that the food on your plate hits the spot than to make it yourself? Fourteen-year-old Sam Stern, with a bit of help from his mom, Susan, is more than happy to share dozens of his favorite recipes for all occasions. There are pancakes for breakfast and easy lunches like soup or salad to pack up for school. Quick meals like spaghetti or omelettes are best for busy school nights; for weekends there are serious dinners like homemade lasagna or whole roasted chicken. And don't forget fancy, mouth-watering desserts; addictive but healthy snacks; and even special menus and suggestions to help keep your brain awake during dreaded exam time. Especially geared toward teen readers is the lively running commentary from Sam, plus colorful photos of food preparation and the ultimate chef's reward: feasting with friends.... | |
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| | | Fuel: 10-Minute Devotions to Ignite the Faith of Parents & Teens (Focus on the Family Books) | | Posted Monday, August 14, 2006 9:41:34 AM by BlogJeeves Team | | Finding ways to connect on a spiritual level with teens can be difficult. With these simple, 10-minute devotionals, parents can maximize their devotional time with their teens and prepare and equip them with the strong spiritual foundation they need. Written by youth expert Joe White, Fuel makes it easy and practical for parents to connect spiritually with their teens in just minutes a day.... | |
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| | | Lead Your Teen to a Lifelong Faith | | Posted Thursday, August 10, 2006 7:41:35 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | Will your teen's faith survive to adulthood? Help it happen with Lead Your Teen to a Lifelong Faith, a lively study for parents and groups. Quit clutching and start coaching! Walking alongside your teen, you can help him build a faith that survives the turbulent waters ahead. Lead Your Teen to a Lifelong Faith is perfect for individuals or groups. You'll find practical insights, Scripture, humor, and even a leader's guide. Ignite your teen's passion for following Christ!... | |
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| | | Everything You Never Wanted Your Kids to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid They'd Ask): The Secrets to Surviving Your Child's Sexual Development from Bi... | | Posted Monday, August 07, 2006 5:41:54 AM by BlogJeeves Team | | If you've ever tried to tell your six-year-old how babies are made or your fourteen-year-old how condoms work, you know that grappling with telling your kids about sex can be a sweat-drenched exercise. But it doesn't have to be. Everything You Never Wanted Your Kids to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid They'd Ask) is a one-of-a-kind survival guide that will help you stay sane through every stage of your child's sexual development. After interviewing scores of parents and analyzing decades of scientific research, two nationally respected, Harvard-trained physicians share their expertise in this brilliantly insightful, practical, and hilarious book that has fast become the leading resource for parents of toddlers to teens. This indispensable guide covers all the bases, including:- What to expect at each stage of your child's development and how you can influence it from birth onward- What to tell your kids at every age about sex and how to get the conversation going- What to do when your five-year-old turns up naked with the girl next door, your toddler is rubbing on her teddy bear, or your six-year-old walks in on you having sex- How to avoid unnecessary clashes with your middle-schooler while managing privacy, crushes, and what to wear- How to encourage your teenager to use contraception without encouraging her to have sex, and how to help her choose the method that's best for her... | |
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