The Christian Mom's Answer Book

by Mike Yorkey; Sandra Picklesimer Aldrich; Mike Yorkey

• ISBN13: 9781564767288
• ISBN10: 1564767280
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: David C Cook

Summary

Tried-and-true spiritual advice from an array of seasoned experts, including Gary Smalley, Patsy Clairmont, Dennis Rainey, and Cheri Fuller. Full of topical, easy-to-read articles ranging from the issues of sibling rivalry and adoption to finances and depression, from the everyday circumstances to the serious matters, this book offers moms practical advice for thriving, surviving and flourishing during the turbulent parenting years.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 13
Introduction	p. 15
Moms and Their Husbands
It's Always Courting Time	p. 19
Lonely Husbands, Lonely Wives	p. 25
Working Through Marital Conflict	p. 29
My Husband Just Won't Change	p. 35
Building That All-important Self-esteem	p. 43
What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Leadership	p. 49
A Promise Worth Keeping	p. 53
Moms and Their Families
Finding a Family Heritage	p. 59
Please Pass the Manners	p. 63
Looking into the Adoption Option	p. 69
All for Family Nights	p. 79
We're the Sandwich Generation	p. 85
Leading Your Elderly Parents to Christ	p. 91
Moms and Their Kids
Hot Ideas for Summertime	p. 99
Take the Reluctance Out of Reading	p. 105
Teaching Children to Work	p. 111
When the Kids Are Home Alone	p. 117
How to Prepare Your Child for a Hospital Stay	p. 123
Sibling Quibbling	p. 129
When Counting to Ten Isn't Enough	p. 137
Fun Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day with Your Kids	p. 143
Moms and Their Teens
"Can I Have the Car Keys Friday Night?"	p. 147
Give Your Grad the World!	p. 153
What Your Teen Is Reluctant to Tell You	p. 157
Help! My Teen Is Breaking My Comfort Zones	p. 161
Plugging the Holes in Your Teen's Moral Ozone	p. 167
Leading the Way Through the Maze	p. 171
Moms and Their Homes
There's No Place Like Home	p. 181
Hard to Keep Your House in Order?	p. 189
Let's Talk Turkey (and about Christmas)	p. 195
Taming the TV, Deciding What's Right	p. 203
Supermarket Sweep	p. 209
What's Cooking Tonight?	p. 215
Never Pay Retail	p. 219
The Honey-Do List	p. 231
Packing Up Is Such a Moving Experience	p. 239
Getting Your Finances Under Control	p. 247
Get Rich Slowly	p. 253
Moms and Their God
Here's the Church, Here's the People	p. 261
The Art of Family Devotions	p. 267
To My Daughter on Her Dedication Day	p. 273
Small Groups Pay Big Dividends	p. 277
A Niche for the Woman Alone	p. 283
One of Those Days . . .	p. 287
Every Circus Needs a Ringmaster	p. 291
There Will Be No Hangers in Heaven	p. 297
Confessions of a Prayer Wimp	p. 301
Moms and Their World
Moms on the Ragged Edge	p. 307
If Mama Ain't Happy, Ain't Nobody Happy	p. 313
"But the Doctor Said I Should"	p. 319
Heeding Frenzy	p. 323
Family Heritages Matter	p. 329
Reaching Out to the Single Parent	p. 335
Developing Strong Values	p. 341
Moms and Their Work
From Business Suits to Sweat Suits	p. 351
Ways for Moms to Make Money at Home	p. 357
Is This the Year to Get Organized?	p. 365
Moms and Tough Times
When Mom Is Really Sick	p. 375
I Can't Raise Kids Alone	p. 379
The Time I Was Attacked on the Beach	p. 387
When Your Worst Fear Comes True	p. 393
The Death of a Child	p. 397
What Makes Alcoholics Stop	p. 399
Do Real Christians Get Depressed?	p. 407
Innocent Victims	p. 413
Dreaming: The Business of Hope	p. 417
Hope Beyond Suffering	p. 423
Epilogue: Hold Fast!	p. 429
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