In the refreshingly candid Oh God!, the Reverend Dr. Susan Newman–a United Church of Christ minister and senior adviser for religious affairs to the mayor of Washington, D.C.–showed African American women of faith how to reconcile their spiritual and sexual selves. Now, in this empowering new book, written with her accessible blend of comforting straight talk and down-to-earth humor, Dr. Newman encourages you to discover your “Inner Eve”–the “original you” that embodies the feminine expression of God’s Spirit. This Inner Eve is the keeper of self-esteem, intuition, and creative nature. She is your best self, your champion, your protector. She is not afraid, she is not ashamed; she is strong and vital to your well-being. As Dr. Newman reveals, negative feelings such as emptiness, self-doubt, and self-hatred can be overcome by nurturing and strengthening your Inner Eve. An awakened Inner Eve inspires women to take action, improve their lives, and find their voice. Emboldened by the Inner Eve, women can see how their gifts can change their life–and the world around them.
In the refreshingly candid Oh God!, the Reverend Dr. Susan Newman–a United Church of Christ minister and senior adviser for religious affairs to the mayor of Washington, D.C.–showed African American women of faith how to reconcile their spiritual and sexual selves. Now, in this empowering new book, written with her accessible blend of comforting straight talk and down-to-earth humor, Dr. Newman encourages you to discover your “Inner Eve”–the “original you” that embodies the feminine expression of God’s Spirit. This Inner Eve is the keeper of self-esteem, intuition, and creative nature. She is your best self, your champion, your protector. She is not afraid, she is not ashamed; she is strong and vital to your well-being. As Dr. Newman reveals, negative feelings such as emptiness, self-doubt, and self-hatred can be overcome by nurturing and strengthening your Inner Eve. An awakened Inner Eve inspires women to take action, improve their lives, and find their voice. Emboldened by the Inner Eve, women can see how their gifts can change their life–and the world around them.
An updated edition of the bestselling guide! Do you have problems saying "No?” Do people always turn to you for a favor? Wonder how you get roped into things you really don't want to do—with friends or family, at work or even with pushy salespeople? Refusing someone is rarely easy. Often, it's downright uncomfortable. But constantly saying "yes" causes anxiety, anger, stress, regret, and feelings of powerlessness. Social psychologist and author Dr. Susan Newman empowers you to break your debilitating yes habit with her simple techniques and insights. This new, enhanced edition is filled with research and timely scenarios that offer more ways to say “no” without feeling guilty or damaging your relationships. You’ll discover how to: Recognize when someone is manipulating you into “yes" Be ready with the words you need to refuse Avoid being overcommitted, overworked and overwhelmed Put an end to feelings of resentment or frustration Make quality time for things you want to do Establish and keep your boundaries strong Harness the power of “No” and take back your life.
Offers strategies and techniques for improving the relationship between adult children and their parents, discussing familiar challenges such as holiday conflicts, money issues, children, and guilt trips.
What's really wrong with having one child? Is one enough for you? For your partner? What constitutes a complete, happy family? Will your only child be lonely, spoiled, bossy, selfish? Read this book and find out. Despite the personal distress and pressure to have a second baby, the number of women having an only child has more than doubled in the last two decades. What most people don't realize is that one-child families outnumber families with two children and have for more than two decades. In major metropolitan areas like New York, 30 percent of families have a singleton. Throughout the country people are following suit. And it's no wonder why: The worrisome biological clock (secondary infertility; older mothers) Downtrodden job markets How mothers working affects everyone in the family Finances and housing and costs of education These are only the few things that parents today (and parents to be) contend with when deciding to start a family and determining whether or not to stop after one. The time is right for a book that addresses the emerging type of nuclear family, one that consists of a solo child. Popular Psychology Today blogger and parenting author of fifteen books, including the groundbreaking Parenting the Only Child, Susan Newman, Ph.D., grew impatient with the pervasiveness of only-child folklore masquerading as fact and offers the latest findings about the long-term effects of being raised as a singleton. In The Case for the Only Child, Newman walks parents (and future parents) through the long list of factors working for and against them as well as highlights the many positive aspects of raising and being a singleton. The aim of this book is to ease and guide parents through the process of determining what they want. Although each situation is unique, the profound confusion surrounding having a second child is similar. It is one of the most difficult and life-altering choices parents face. Adding to one's family dramatically changes one's life and the life of one's firstborn forever. What will a person give up in time, money, freedom, intimacy, and job advancement with another child in the household? What will they gain? The Case for the Only Child helps explore and resolve these perplexing questions.
An updated edition of the bestselling guide! Do you have problems saying "No?" Do people always turn to you for a favor? Wonder how you get roped into things you really don't want to do--with friends or family, at work or even with pushy salespeople? Refusing someone is rarely easy. Often, it's downright uncomfortable. But constantly saying "yes" causes anxiety, anger, stress, regret, and feelings of powerlessness. Social psychologist and author Dr. Susan Newman empowers you to break your debilitating yes habit with her simple techniques and insights. This new, enhanced edition is filled with research and timely scenarios that offer more ways to say "no" without feeling guilty or damaging your relationships. You'll discover how to: Recognize when someone is manipulating you into "yes" Be ready with the words you need to refuse Avoid being overcommitted, overworked and overwhelmed Put an end to feelings of resentment or frustration Make quality time for things you want to do Establish and keep your boundaries strong Harness the power of "No" and take back your life.
Do you have a heart for the nations? Do you wish to see people around the world come to Christ? So does Susan Newman. In THE LAND BEYOND...IN HIS FOOTSTEPS, she shares the story of how God called, prepared, and equipped her for years of service to Him in Asia. This inspirational story will encourage the new Christian, strengthen the weak, and embolden believers to serve the God of wonders. During Susan's time in China, she saw many people turn to the Lord as they witnessed His miraculous saving grace. THE LAND BEYOND...IN HIS FOOTSTEPS details her experience as an English teacher, her unfailing support of orphans, and many other aspects of her work as a Christian missionary in the "spiritual capital" of China. It is truly a tale of God using the weak and the foolish to confound the wise (1 Cor. 1:27).
In our challenging economy, family members are joining forces in record numbers—recent college grads (80% in 2009) return home, parents move in with their adult children, and adult children (and grandchildren) return to live with parents. Under One Roof Again (Lyons Press) squarely addresses the inevitable issues—from money matters to dating, from finding physical space to protecting emotional space—offering solid advice for avoiding pitfalls and building stronger family ties.
With warmth and humor, Susan Newman presents hundreds of novel ways to strengthen bonds between family and friends and to stay connected--no matter how far apart you live. She inspires parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, siblings, step-relatives, and friends to reconnect and create traditions. She offers exciting opportunities to establish ties between young and old, not only on major holidays and special occasions but every day. Little Things Shared is a treasure trove of simple-to-execute ideas for developing the meaningful experiences that keep family and friends supportive and close: Have a celebration for everyone born in the same month. Distribute individual family recipes or create a book of family recipes. Fill an album with pictures of someone's life. Pass along family keepsakes. Build connections with children by teaching a ;;;;;;;; youngster your special talent--gardening, cooking, guitar playing. Learn how and why to search for extended family and the many ways to design a family tree. Discover the secrets of successful and unique reunions with family and friends as well as how to make the most of time together. In today's world, communicating is quicker and easier than ever before. Little Things Shared makes connecting fun: Create a website for your whole family. Teach a grandparent to e-mail. Send your latest snapshots over the Internet. Recognize a birthday with virtual flowers or virtual junk food. The next time you think or say, "One of these days I'm going to get in touch with..., " make that day today. In the end, with Little Things Shared, you'll become a more involved and engagingrelative and friend.
Is it possible to raise a contented only child? Can we be happy with only one child? The answer to both of these questions is a resounding yes. In recent years, the number of couples choosing to have one child has risen sharply. Whether it's by choice or fate, having a single child presents unique considerations, opportunities, and advantages. Social psychologist Susan Newman, who has been studying single-child families since the 1980s, shatters the myths of the lonely, spoiled only child, and provides in-depth coverage of the critical issues including: • Making the right family size decision for you • Withstanding the pressure to have another • Maintaining a balance of power in a three-member household • Single-parenting the only child • Setting boundaries with a child who is used to having your undivided attention • Fostering high achievement, creativity, and independence in only children • The effects of having parents, instead of siblings, as role models • Confronting age-old only-child stereotypes • Building family networks and other support systems for the future Presenting fascinating findings and family stories, Dr. Newman shares her knowledge and gives down-to-earth advice, making this the most accessible, up-to-date handbook of its kind. For couples who are already raising an only child, or for those who are exploring the option, Parenting an Only Child offers encouraging clarity and singular insight. Now with a new resource section.
365 Ways to Say It, Mean It and Stop People-Pleasing Forever Do you have trouble saying “NO”? Do people always turn to you for favors? Wonder how you get roped into things you really don’t want to do? Refusing someone is rarely easy. Often, it’s downright uncomfortable. But constantly saying “yes” causes anxiety, anger, stress, regret and feelings of powerlessness. Social psychologist and author Susan Newman empowers you to break your debilitating “yes habit” with her simple techniques and insights. YOU’LL DISCOVER HOW TO: • Recognize when someone is manipulating you into saying “yes” • Be ready with the words you need to refuse • Avoid being overcommitted, overworked and overwhelmed • Establish and keep your boundaries strong Harness the power of “NO” and take back your life. SUSAN NEWMAN, PhD., is a social psychologist and author. Her research and writing focus on parenting and family relationship issues. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post as well as in numerous other newspapers and magazines. CRISTINA SCHREIL is an award-winning journalist, photojournalist and ghostwriter. “This book is a game-changer and a life saver!” EDWARD HALLOWELL, MD, author of Driven to Distraction
Missionary Susan Newman’s story of service in communist China will inspire readers to lay everything down, take up the cross, and follow the Lord wherever He leads.
Arizona’s not big enough. . .Julia Newman has dreamed of heading home to Arizona since she went East two years ago to teach. But her long-awaited return is off to a decidedly rocky start after a hasty telegram summons her home to mourn her beloved mother’s death. Then the stagecoach is held up en route and the very first person she meets in town is Adam Scott—the man she loved but couldn’t have.
Lily & The Lady in the Moon is not your typical children's story. Touching upon difficult subject matter. Lily has a hard life, and through her open heart she finds her way with the help of The Lady in the Moon. She comes to know that she is not alone. Ultimately it's a path of healing and hope.For every copy of the ebook that is sold, a portion of the royalties is being donated to the Northern Massachusetts Chapter of BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse).
By a child-care authority and mother of an only child, this useful, knowledgeable book provides sound advice on creating an enriching environment that's stimulating and enjoyable for only children and their parents alike.
Describes securing a child's college education, covering parent-child conflicts, providing realistic timelines, explaining the financial aid system, and offering advice on handling rejection
Little Things...' promises-and delivers-a treasure chest of ideas to build cherished memories and strong family connections. Keep this book close by." -Judy Blume "Little Things Long Remembered," updated for today's time-strapped families, offers hundreds of ways to create treasured childhood rituals. Chock full of thoughtful and loving ideas that mean a lot-especially to children. Chapters are divided into convenient timeframes: Gestures to strengthen family ties that take seconds, activities when you have five minutes, half an hour, or the entire weekend. Plus special circumstance suggestions for when your child is not feeling well or when you travel, for birthdays, major and minor holidays--including a set of Cardinal Rules to insure whatever you do is fun, builds character and celebrates your family. Small parcels of time well spent shape long-lasting memories that are the backbone of family unity...and the glue that holds families together. Every single day offers fertile ground for creating positive recollections. Dig in to find "little things" that will inspire loving remembrances of growing up...and of you. "Little Things..." is the perfect new baby, Mother or Father's Day, or any day gift for parents and grandparents. Susan Newman, PhD, is a social psychologist and the author of 15 books about parenting and family relationships.
Taking Off, Second edition, is a four-skills, standards-based program for beginning students of English. The gradually accelerating pace of the book instills confidence in students as they establish a solid foundation in the basics of English, in a low-anxiety environment. The Taking Off, program has been designed to accommodate the needs of adult classes with 84-216 hours of classroom instruction. This literacy workbook is designed to accompany the Taking Off student book.
Susan Harbage Page. History's pull, conversations with lace, curated by Manuela De Leonardis, was conceived as something of a catalogue of female creative work, interpreted by the American Artist through drawings of embroideries, crochet, and lace.
Shows preteens and young teenagers how to resist or get out of difficult alcohol and drug-related situations portrayed in ten photographically illustrated scenarios.
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