Kids driving you nuts? Don't hide in the closet with a box full of cookies. TEACH Your Children How to Behave! Have you ever wondered how teachers can get a class of 20 to 30 little ones to sit still, listen carefully and follow directions while you sometimes struggle to manage with only two or three? It's not magic. The truth is teachers spend years in the classroom learning strategies that get kids to listen—strategies that will work for you too! In “TEACH Your Children How to Behave,” you'll learn how to: * Set reasonable expectations for your children's unique ages, personalities and ability levels. * Prevent your children's bad behavior BEFORE it starts. * Choose consequences that really work! * Respond to 25 of the most common behavior problems parents deal with today—problems including arguing, hitting, lying, attitude problems, whining and more! * Teach your child how to make better choices in the future, so you aren't repeating yourself again and again. Your children want to behave; they just don't always know how. You have to teach them. And it's a lot easier than you might think. Say goodbye to endless arguments and constant power struggles. TEACH your children how to behave and enjoy spending time as a family once again! This book will show you how.
Do you ever feel stressed, worn out, exhausted or overwhelmed? Like no matter how hard you work, how late you stay up or how much you plan and multitask, there simply is never enough time to fit it all in? Has quiet time with the Lord become a distant memory? And while you know you should change that, at the end of another long day, all you really want to do is fall into bed and sleep? Or perhaps you know you have enough time in your day, but you struggle to use it wisely. Whether it's watching television, shopping, connecting on social media or spending time on your latest hobby, your days always seem to escape into thin air. And before you know it, it's been weeks and you haven't opened your Bible at all. You want to spend time with the Lord. You know it's important. And yet, you constantly find yourself distracted. Thankfully, there is hope. In Putting God First: How to Make God the #1 Priority in Every of Your Life, you will learn: * Why God deserves to be your #1 priority * What putting God first does and does not mean * Common distractions and obstacles to a God-first life * TONS of real, practical tips for making God the #1 priority in every area of your life--from your marriage, your parenting, your friendships, your finances and everything in between! Don't spend another day simply surviving. Don't settle for good enough. Take hold of the amazing life God has in store for you. This book will show you how. Grab yours today!
Tough seasons. We all go through them at some point, and they can really wear us down and make us feel defeated. But the good news is, no matter what you're struggling with right now, God still has a plan for you. He has not forgotten you, and you are not alone. Practical, encouraging and full of Biblical truth, “Trusting God's Plan: Walking Confidently with God Through Life's Tough Seasons,” will show you how to better understand, recognize and live out God's plan for your life with answers to important questions like: • “Does God really care what I'm going through right now?” • “If He does care, why doesn't He do something?” • “Can God really use me in spite of my past?” • “Can I really trust God with my future?” • “What does Trusting God's Plan actually look like, practically speaking?” Everyone goes through tough seasons; the only question is how. Don't waste yours feeling worried, fearful or angry at God. Learn to walk confidently, Trusting God's Plan every step of the way. This book will show you how.
Chewy’s Big Adventure By: Brittany Ann Danielle Ramsey One day in the beautiful Australian Outback, Chewy the koala decides to go on an adventure to the beach! He promises Mama Koala to not wander too far, but he is so excited to explore! When he arrives, he finds so many pretty seashells, and some very interesting sea creatures too!
You want to read your Bible. You know it’s important. And yet, between the constant demands of work and home and the intimidation you feel when trying to read Scripture, you give up. Don’t let an overflowing schedule and a lack of confidence rob you of the peace, joy, and purpose God offers you. In Fall in Love with God’s Word, Brittany Ann takes a “how to” approach to help you: Overcome seven common obstacles preventing you from spending time in Scripture Determine the personalized Bible-reading outline that works best for you Learn fifteen easy ways to make Bible reading more meaningful and enjoyable Use Scripture to conquer sin, false beliefs, and negative thought patterns Experience fresh spiritual growth and passion for God’s Word
Esther Press Presents Follow God’s Will by Brittany Ann Where is God leading you next? In a conversation or your next decision? Don’t simply guess and hope you’re right. Let Follow God’s Will teach you how to confidently hear God’s voice, understand His Word, and determine His will for yourself. With just the right mix of practical advice, in-depth Bible study, and real-life examples, Follow God’s Will provides the biblical framework needed to answer questions, including: How can I figure out God’s will for my life personally? How should I understand the Bible’s words for today? How can I live out my faith on a day-to-day basis? How do I share the gospel without being weird or pushy? How should I navigate relationships with non-Christians in love?
LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE FINALIST • NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE • A “powerful and devastating” (The Washington Post) call to free those buried alive by America’s legal system, and an inspiring true story about unwavering belief in humanity—from a gifted young lawyer and important new voice in the movement to transform the system. “An essential book for our time . . . Brittany K. Barnett is a star.”—Van Jones, CEO of REFORM Alliance, CNN Host, and New York Times bestselling author Brittany K. Barnett was only a law student when she came across the case that would change her life forever—that of Sharanda Jones, single mother, business owner, and, like Brittany, Black daughter of the rural South. A victim of America’s devastating war on drugs, Sharanda had been torn away from her young daughter and was serving a life sentence without parole—for a first-time drug offense. In Sharanda, Brittany saw haunting echoes of her own life, as the daughter of a formerly incarcerated mother. As she studied this case, a system came into focus in which widespread racial injustice forms the core of America’s addiction to incarceration. Moved by Sharanda’s plight, Brittany set to work to gain her freedom. This had never been the plan. Bright and ambitious, Brittany was a successful accountant on her way to a high-powered future in corporate law. But Sharanda’s case opened the door to a harrowing journey through the criminal justice system. By day she moved billion-dollar deals, and by night she worked pro bono to free clients in near hopeless legal battles. Ultimately, her path transformed her understanding of injustice in the courts, of genius languishing behind bars, and the very definition of freedom itself. Brittany’s riveting memoir is at once a coming-of-age story and a powerful evocation of what it takes to bring hope and justice to a system built to resist them both. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY KIRKUS REVIEWS
A holistic cancer care specialist shares practical information on how to detoxify your body, stay in remission, and live life to the fullest. While some instances of cancer can be attributed to genetics, environmental and lifestyle factors play a major role in most cases. After losing her own mother to breast cancer, Brittany Wisniewski dedicated her life to cancer prevention and healing. As a detoxification specialist, she has developed proven techniques for decreasing your cancer risk and increase the probability of remaining in remission. In Keeping Well, Wisniewski offers straightforward information and practical advice on how to detox the body of cancer-causing factors; recover from post-cancer treatment; rejuvenate the body for optimal health; identify and change cancer-causing factors in your environment; and stay on course while enjoying your life.
In this bilingual book, an Anishinaabe child explores the story of a precious mnoomin seed and the circle of life mnoomin sustains. Written in Anishinaabemowin and English, the story opens at harvest time. A child holds a mnoomin seed and imagines all the life that made a single seed possible—Mayfly, Pike, Muskrat, Eagle and Moose, all had a part to play in bringing the seed into being. What will happen if the seed sprouts? Underwater leaves will shelter young fish, shoots will protect ducklings, stalks will feed larvae, in turn providing food for bats...until finally mnoomin will be ready to harvest again. We follow the child and family through a harvest day as they make offerings of tobacco, then gently knock ripe seeds into their canoe. On shore, they prepare the seeds, cook up a feast, and gratefully plant some seeds they’d set aside. This beautifully written and illustrated story reveals the cultural and ecological importance of mnoomin. As the author’s note explains, many Anishinaabeg agree that “wild rice” is an inaccurate term for this plant relation, since part of the harvest is sown every year to help sustain human and non-human beings. Includes a translator’s note. Key Text Features explanation illustrations informational note translations translator’s note Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.
Featuring Alasdair Stuart, Jaymee Goh, Janice Leach, Sara Cleto, Brittany Warman, Kelly Stewart, Bruce Boston, Alessandro Manzetti, and Katherine Heath Shaeffer with art by Courtney Vice.
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