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Before I Had Kids I Was A Size 9 - According to experts, cortisol is a hormone that can cause weight gain due to stress. According to Lisa Barker, a.k.a. The Jelly Mom, kids are what cause elevated levels of cortisol.

In this second collection of Jelly Mom� columns you'll find over 50 laughter breaks to get you through the endless weeks of parenting as well as help lower the levels of cortisol in your bloodstream.

You'll also note that this book is fat free, high in fiber and low in calories. And although it has not yet been approved by the FDA, it is very likely that the frequent reading of Lisa Barker's humor can also reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Buy it on Amazon.

 

 

Dr. Toy's Smart Play : How To Raise A Child With a High PQ (Play Quotient) This book helps parents navigate the thousands of toy and play options available, offers tips on how to evaluate toy safety, and provides 160 activities that enhance PQ. In addition, it identifies gender-specific and age-appropriate toys, important craft supplies for playtime and hundreds of ways to make play a life-long and nurturing experience.
www.drtoy.com

"More than anything else, it's written by Dr. Toy, my mentor. She is selfless in her continuous dedication in bringing the very best possible educational strategies to kids and their parents through playing with toys. She is totally amazing!" ~ Jodie Lynn, author of Mommy-CEO, revised edition, CEO of Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award and columnist, www.ParentToParent.com.

 

 

Meet The Sight Words 3 - Beginning readers find *sight* words taught in today's pre-kindergarten and kindergarten frustrating until the words are memorized. Eventually, a good reader will be able to recognize words without having to spend little to almost no time figuring them out. This amazing DVD makes learning and remembering *sight* words a ton of fun! You will be amazed at how easily and quickly your little one will learn them! Building a strong foundation in sight words is greatly enhanced by adding each DVD to your child's collection. It's never been so rewarding to reap maximum benefits in an early educational learning experience for your child as you will find with these DVDs. Preschool Prep Series DVDs have won over 25 National Awards featuring director Kathy Oxley for Preschool Prep Company. Buy it on Amazon!

 

 

Meet The Sight Words 2 - Beginning readers find *sight* words taught in today's pre-kindergarten and kindergarten frustrating until the words are memorized. Eventually, a good reader will be able to recognize words without having to spend little to almost no time figuring them out. This amazing DVD makes learning and remembering *sight* words a ton of fun! You will be amazed at how easily and quickly your little one will learn them! Building a strong foundation in sight words is greatly enhanced by adding each DVD to your child's collection. It's never been so rewarding to reap maximum benefits in an early educational learning experience for your child as you will find with these DVDs. Preschool Prep Series DVDs have won over 25 National Awards featuring director Kathy Oxley for Preschool Prep Company. Buy it on Amazon!

 

 

Meet The Sight Words 1 - Beginning readers find *sight* words taught in today's pre-kindergarten and kindergarten frustrating until the words are memorized. Eventually, a good reader will be able to recognize words without having to spend little to almost no time figuring them out. This amazing DVD makes learning and remembering *sight* words a ton of fun! You will be amazed at how easily and quickly your little one will learn them! Building a strong foundation in sight words is greatly enhanced by adding each DVD to your child's collection. It's never been so rewarding to reap maximum benefits in an early educational learning experience for your child as you will find with these DVDs. Preschool Prep Series DVDs have won over 25 National Awards featuring director Kathy Oxley for Preschool Prep Company.Buy it on Amazon!

 

 

The Moose With The Loose Poops by Charlotte Cowan - Four year old Miles develops a tummy ache while on a family picnic in Maine. His planned camping trip with Papa is postponed when throwing up (oops!) and diarrhea (loose poops) develop. Mama, Papa and Lucy Moose take excellent care of Miles at home helped by their kindly pediatrician, Dr. Hippo. Of course, Miles recovers in time to camp with Papa under a special, star filled sky. Buy it on Amazon!

 

 

Katie Caught a Cold (Hardcover)
by Charlotte Cowan

Product Description
A beautifully illustrated picture book, "Katie Caught a Cold" is about a polar bear cub who starts sneezing just before the Ice Show in which she is skating. Her mother takes excellent care of Katie's cold at home and calls their hippopotamus pediatrician, Dr. Hippo, for advice. The story is accompanied by a helpful "Parent Guide" in which common questions are answered by the pediatrician author: does green nasal discharge require antibiotics? do decongestants really help? does vitman C cause diarrhea? An entertaining, educational and comforting book for both parent and child! Ages 4-8. BUY IT AT AMAZON!

 

 

The Little Elephant with the Big Earache
by Charlotte Cowan

"The Little Elephant with the Big Earache" is the first in a series of five stories about common infectious illnesses. Two more stories are due out in the fall of 2005, "Peeper Has a Fever," about a frog who almost misses a diving contest because of a high fever; and "Katie Caught a Cold," about a polar bear with a cold who tries to skate without sneezing!

Like "The Little Elephant with the Big Earache," each new story will have a parent guide included which answers common questions from parents. The guide will offer advice about how to take care of a sick child and when to call or see the doctor. Ages 4-8. BUY IT AT AMAZON!

 

 

Peeper Has a Fever, by Charlotte Cowan - The day of the Diving Contest has arrived! Peeper hops out of bed with excitement and joins his mother for breakfast. When he doesn�t touch his pancakes, she wonders whether he might be getting sick and soon discovers his fever of 104�. Worried, she calls their pediatrician, Dr. Hippocrates, who gives her excellent advice and asks her to keep in touch by phone. His parents then take wonderful care of Peeper, but what about the Diving Contest? Is he well enough to go? Will he win this year?

In her story for children ages 2-7, Dr. Cowan empathizes with the aches and chills and misery of small children with fevers. In Peeper Has a Fever Dr. Cowan captures the unhappiness of her patients and writes with confidence and humor to comfort them. Peeper�s story is as educational as it is entertaining and will offer reassurance to any parent and child dealing with fever. See http://www.drhippo.com for more details. Buy it on Amazon!

 

 

Sadie�s Sore Throat, by Charlotte Cowan - One day while she is beading necklaces for the School Art Fair, Sadie begins to feel sick. Her mother worries about Sadie�s sore throat and takes excellent care of her at home before they go off to their pediatrician, a friendly hippopotamus named Dr. Hippocrates. Is Sadie too sick to go to the Fair? Will her necklaces win a prize?

In her story for children ages 2-7, Dr. Cowan empathizes with small children who are often confused about being sick and scared of going to the doctor. She writes with gentle humor and encouragement, showing children that there is nothing to be afraid of. Her story is as educational as it is entertaining and will provide comfort to both parent and child. See http://www.drhippo.com for more details. Buy it on Amazon!

 

 

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Anthony and the Magic Picture Frame What would yesterday's heroes say to today's kids? Anthony knows. Step into the "magic picture frame" with him and experience his exciting and amazing adventure back in history as he spends years getting to know each hero. Kids, parents and teachers will appreciate the historical photographs and recommendations for movies, music and places to visit. http://www.MagicPictureFrame.com

Anthony and the Magic Picture Frame Was Featured on TV!
The TV Show "Went Behind the Scenes" To Reveal How the ANTHONY AND THE MAGIC PICTURE FRAME Was Made - Plus A Sneak Peek of Next Book in the Series!

Watch the Video:
http://www.magicpictureframe.com/home/watchthevideo.html

Anthony and the Magic Picture Frame: The History Book with a Message for Today's Young Americans

Web Site: www.MagicPictureFrame.com

Read the book. Remember the truth. Share it with your children.

 

 

Critical Choices That Change Lives: How Heroes Turn Tragedy Into Triumph Have you ever wondered why some people can survive and prosper in the midst of adversity while everyone else around them crumbles? This book is about the principles that heroes have followed for thousands of years to turn tragedy into triumph. www.mycriticalchoices.com

 

 

Guide to Pirate Parenting, by Tim Bete
Guide to Pirate Parenting showcases' Bete's warped, yet lovable, creativeness that makes this book a must-read for parents trying to escape the overwhelming trials of everyday life. See http://www.pirateparenting.com for more details.

 

 

THE ROOKIE MOM'S HANDBOOK: 250 Activities to Do with (and Without!) Your Baby, by Heather Flett and Whitney Moss - Bookshelves abound with activity books for babies and toddlers, but The Rookie Mom's Handbook is the first designed exclusively for first-time mothers. Here are 250 enjoyable activities to help rookie moms maintain their individuality and boost their confidence about leaving the house, socializing, and doing things they've always liked to do�either with or without baby.

Inspired by the popular Web site www.rookiemoms.com, the book offers bite-sized activities arranged according to the baby's age. Some are crafty, adventurous, and some are simply to help get a meal on the table!

Written in a lively, supportive tone and decorated with cute illustrations, The Rookie Mom's Handbook is the perfect gift or resource to remind new moms that there's more to life than dirty diapers and 3 a.m. feedings. See http://www.rookiemoms.com/rookie-moms-book for more info!

 

 

In Jesse's Shoes, Appreciating Kids With Special Needs, by Beverly Lewis - A tender story about appreciating and befriending children with special needs.
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Proud Parents' Guide to Raising Athletic, Balanced, and Coordinated Kids: A Lifetime of Benefits in 10 Minutes A Day by Karen Ronney - A comprehensive book for parents, grandparents, caregivers, educators and home schoolers to help kids start ahead and stay ahead by playing over 200 fun, fast and simple 10-minute games with children to develop intelligence, athleticism, musical and artistic talents from birth through age six. It�s never too early -- and it�s never too late -- to help children improve over 25 aspects of total body growth including brain cell connections, intelligence, fine and gross motor skills, eye-hand and eye-foot coordination, balance, strength, flexibility, sensory integration, eye-tracking, right and left-handed tendencies, spatial awareness, depth perception, family bonding and positive parent-child communication. This program uses basic inexpensive sports equipment and generic toys most families own, along with handy household items such as laundry baskets, mixing bowls, empty 2-liter soda bottles and salad tongs to play games that will give babies, toddlers , preschoolers and kindergarteners a solid foundation for success in later life. Proud Parents� Guide Helps Kids Play, Learn, and Thrive!

See www.karenronney.com for more info.

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Freeing Your Child From Negative Thinking, by Tamar Chansky - Freeing Your Child from Negative Thinking provides parents, caregivers, and anyone who works with children, the same clear, concise, and compassionate guidance that she implemented in her previous guides pertaining to relieving children from anxiety and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. In this new book, she thoroughly covers the underlying causes of children's negative attitudes, as well as provides multiple strategies for managing negative thoughts, building optimism, and establishing emotional resilience. Buy it on Amazon.

 

 

What's Love Got to Do With It: Talking With Your Kids About Sex - Unfortunately, for many parents, the most important conversations are the hardest. Ninety-three percent of adults are dissatisfied with the sex education they received as children, which is precisely why they are so bad at teaching their kids-they have no frame of reference. Renowned Harvard Medical School psychologist and frequent Dr. Phil guest John Chirban helps parents talk to their kids about sex.
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Bright Ideas for Busy Moms: 7 Positive Strategies for Raising Great Kids - Known as "The Positive Mom," Karol Ladd gives fresh perspective and practical advice for dealing with the challenges busy mothers face every day. Topics include Bringing Out the Best in Your Child; Discipline with Wisdom, Discernment, and Love; Open Lines of Communication; Teach Character Qualities and Moral Values; Help Your Kids Develop Intimacy with God; Be a Positive Role Model; and Prepare Your Kids for Life.
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The SUPER FUN SHOW! by Shawn Brown - ROCK OUT to really cool music and get "JIGGY" with it! Awesome fitness show for kids and the whole family! The theme of this DVD is about dinosaurs. Your children will be delighted with the dinosaur story and will want to see it over and over and again. Also, you will finds songs that will have your children moving, learning and burning calories. Counting to 100 is also a favorite of many teachers as well as children. This DVD will keep children occupied and delighted as Shawn Brown, the Pied Piper of Early Childhood, strikes it big with this first DVD project. See http://www.superfunshow.com for ordering info!

 

 

If You Don't Take Care of Your Body, Where Else Are You Going to Live? by Trevor Romain - GET UP AND GET YOUR BODY MOVING! Get energized and learn fun and useful tips on getting fit and staying healthy! Buy it on Amazon!
See http://comicalsense.com/main.php for more info on other DVDs!

 

 

MenuMom, Christine Steendahl, can help you bring dinner back to the table with organized, easy and scrumptious meals your family will love!

 

 

Hip Hop Harry (DVD)
Get your kids moving with Hip Hop Harry! NEW for 2008!
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Guess What I Am! - Don't let the exclamation point in the title fool you-you'll have to ask plenty of questions to win this guessing game. All the players put their heads through the mystery cards, so the other players can see who you are.except for you. Ask question to figure out who you are. Techno Source. Ages: 3+ Buy it on Amazon!

 

 

Flippin Frog Game

• Game offers fast-paced, silly fun for whole family
• Features frog and water sound effects
• Made with durable plastic game base and tree trunk; flexible plastic branches and frogs
• Includes 24 frogs, 4 launchers, 1 base, 1 tree trunk, 4 branches, 1 tree top, and 1 instructional sheet
• Recommended for ages 5 and up

In this wacky, whimsical game, players must use the Lily Pad Launchers to spring their frogs toward the rotating tree to see who stays and who falls. But watch out for the big POP -- and see how many frogs drop! Whoever has the most frogs left in the tree wins that round. This hilarious game is a hoppin' and poppin' good time for kids. Includes 24 frogs, 4 launchers, base, tree trunk with tree top and 4 tree limbs and instruction sheet. Requires 3 "AA" batteries, not included. Buy it on Amazon!

 

 

Spintastik Lend a helping hand! Decision-making and delegation are made fun and fair for the whole family with this creative, innovative tool. Wishing for a fair, peaceful way to assign chores? Want a creative way to motivate kids? Looking to reward good behavior? Spintastik makes being helpful fun, fair and rewarding. The kit contains one magnetic spinner wheel for chores and one for rewards. Gather the family, plan the chores and rewards, and begin to spin! The wheels can be used on any metal surface, such as the refrigerator, for easy access and visibility. Blank magnets are also included to allow you to customize chores and rewards. "Pick your magnets, make your wheel. Let�s all spin and make a deal!" http://www.rsvp.com/item.php?item=567

 

 

Family Facts Family Life Organizer & Planner (3-year Calendar) (Ring-bound)
by Pam Socolow

The All-in-One System for Getting You and Your Family Organized

Tackling life�s details is easy with the Family Facts Family Life Organizer and Planner, the all-in-one record keeper, resource center, clutter container, and more. Let professional organizer Pam Socolow help you streamline the organizational process by giving you one central location to write down all your important information. For schedule addicts and clutterbugs alike, the Family Life Organizer and Planner will motivate you to get your life organized and keep it that way!

--A 3-year calendar complete with stickers for doctors� appointments, early school closings, and other important events

--More than one hundred fill-in sheets to keep track of your contacts, finances, medical data, house and car details, kids� information, and your own activities; with such detailed features as the Movie Wish List, Wines to Try, Household Repair Log, Babysitter Info, Our Parents� Doctors, Computer Passwords and Logins, and more

--Folders, pouches, and business card holders to store all of your vital scraps of paper

--Fully customizable three-ring binder with durable tabbed dividers so you can rearrange, take out what you don�t need, or add sheets of your own

�Product of the month� �Real Simple magazine BUY IT AT AMAZON!

 

 

Phonics 4 Babies - Where Little Minds Grow Big! Join Mallory Lewis � Emmy Award� winning performer and daughter of the legendary Shari Lewis (Lamb Chop) as she introduces your child to the first 300 key words and phrases which will be a springboard for all speech.

Your child will have fun with Giggles and the rest of the Tummy Tots in a magical world full of playful puppets, sing-along songs and phonics fun as they learn new words including �Hello�, �Goodbye�, �Please� and �Thank You�.

Early Communication Development: � Helps address children�s needs at an earlier age � Can enhance family bonding � Can become the basis of social and emotional well-being

Developed in association with prominent clinical advisors from UCLA, speech pathologists and child educators, �Phonics 4 Babies� is designed specifically to engage babies and toddlers in early speech skills. It�s unique blend of music and entertainment will introduce your child to vowel and consonant formation, letter and shape identification, counting games, basic manners and more that will unlock their imagination like never before.

See Phonics4Babies.com for more details. Buy it at Amazon.

 

 

64 Zoo Lane - Loopdidoo is a dog and Petunia is a 5-year-old girl. Petunia is responsible for Loopdidoo and their experiences seem to surround harmless situations. However, together, they learn lessons in life that are important in growing up. Awesome graphics! See http://www.noggin.com/shows/zoolane.php for more details and fun!

 

 

Embrace Ultra-Ability! Wisdom, Insight & Motivation from the Blind Who Sees Far and Wide by Shirley Chen - Embrace Ultra-Ability! Wisdom, Insight & Motivation from the Blind Who Sees Far and Wide, is an excellent and effectively written book by Shirley Cheng. You will feel your mind open to her insightful thoughts, spiritualism and advice, while at the same time find yourself reaching ultimate goals such as inner peace, self-acceptance and happiness. Have you ever wanted to, win with positivity or overcome limitations and negativity? In this book you will find steps and strategies to do just that.

Shirley Cheng takes you on another mindful journey as you read her thoughts, experiences, and her interpretations as she visualizes the world and what it has to offer.

Embrace Ultra-Ability! Wisdom, Insight & Motivation from the Blind Who Sees Far and Wide, is a key that will enable you the reader, to finally unlock doors that have blocked you from understanding and really seeing what is beyond your own impaired vision. An impaired vision in a non-physical sense such as being blinded to what really is waiting to be seen and embraced in life.

This book is very effective and empowering in teaching positive affirmations, self-confidence, self-love and true sight. A must for every reader!

See www.shirleycheng.com for more info.

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About the author: Shirley Cheng (b. 1983), a blind and physically disabled award-winning author, motivational speaker, self-empowerment expert, poet, author of seven books, contributing author of ten books, and a parental rights advocate, has had severe juvenile rheumatoid arthritis since infancy. Owing to years of hospitalization, she received no education until age eleven. However, after only about 180 days of special education in elementary school, she mastered grade level in all areas and entered a regular sixth grade class in middle school. Unfortunately, Shirley lost her eyesight at the age of seventeen. After a successful eye surgery, she hopes to earn multiple science doctorates from Harvard University.

 

 

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet (Paperback)
by William Shakespeare (Author), Adam Sexton (Author), Yali Lin (Author)

A new approach to the love story that never grows old!

The "star-crossed" lovers have moved readers and movie-goers in a variety of forms through the years. More than 55,000 copies of various print editions of the play are sold annually. The manga version of Romeo and Juliet infuses new energy into the trials and tribulations of history's most passionate and celebrated young lovers.

Feuding families�the Montagues and Capulets. Star-crossed lovers�Romeo and Juliet. A street brawl and a masquerade ball. Comedy and tragedy. Murder and revenge. True romance. A secret marriage. A double suicide.

Packed with action and emotion, this manga edition is the ideal way to explore Shakespeare's timeless themes and appreciate his immortal love scenes.

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Shakespeare's Hamlet (Paperback)
by William Shakespeare (Author), Adam Sexton (Author), Tintin Pantoja (Author)

A new way for readers to appreciate one of Shakespeare's most-quoted plays.

Adapted for the cinema many times and performed regularly on stages around the globe, Hamlet is Shakespeare's most enduringly popular play, with sales regularly topping 50,000 copies a year. This manga edition retells the story of Hamlet using one of today's hottest book formats, making the play's action and meaning more accessible and enjoyable than ever.

Shakespeare's Hamlet

The sudden death of the king, later revealed to be murder. The queen's all-too-sudden remarriage to the king's brother, the murderer. The grieving, suspicious Prince Hamlet. Supernatural visitations. Deception, manipulation, and soul-searching deliberation. Plots, leaks, and counterplots. Poisoned wine. A rigged sword fight. Revenge. In this fast-paced manga edition, you're instantly caught up in the conflicts and passions that make this one of Shakespeare's most beloved tragedies. Buy it on Amazon!

 

 

Shakespeare's Julius Caesar (Paperback)
by William Shakespeare (Author), Adam Sexton (Author), Hyeondo Park (Author)

A modern, manga approach to themes that are current today.

Presenting the Bard's inimitable take on real events in Roman history, Julius Caesar routinely sells more than 25,000 copies every year. This graphically rich manga adaptation offers an accessible, contemporary way to enjoy this classic tale of power, manipulation, betrayal, and violence.

Shakespeare's Julius Caesar

Soothsayers and premonitions. Power-hungry politicians. Conspiracy, betrayal, and assassination. The battle for control of the Roman Empire. Enjoy the nonstop intrigue of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in this action-packed manga edition.

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Shakespeare's Macbeth (Paperback)
by William Shakespeare (Author), Adam Sexton (Author), Eve Grandt (Author), Candice Chow (Author)

Full of murderous action, Macbeth is ideal for manga!

Witches, ghosts, murders, battles, blood-if ever a Shakespeare play cried out for a manga version, Macbeth is it! The play regularly sells over 25,000 copies a year, and now manga fans can get caught up in the action as the Bard explores the social forces at work when men act against their better nature and the natural order of things.

Shakespeare's Macbeth

Witches and prophesies. Fate and fortune. Murders and atrocities. Insomnia and insanity. Unchecked aspirations and even decapitation. Power-crazed and convinced of his own invincibility, Macbeth, the Scottish war hero, turns into a serial killer, annihilating anybody who gets in his way. This fast-paced manga edition gets you quickly engrossed in Macbeth's blood-soaked path to power and Shakespeare's timeless themes. Buy it on Amazon!

 

 

Baby Butler

• + Hands-Free Bottle Feeding Holds Any Size Baby Bottle
• + Burp Cloth Doesn't Fall Off
• + Changing Pad On Reverse Side Is Easily Cleaned
• + Has Pocket To Hold Pacifier or Other Item
Convenient and Portable In Sturdy Re-Usable Bag

See http://www.babybutler.net for additional information and other products.
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INTERACTIVE BOOK on CD-ROM: Answers: A Guided Journal from Parents to Their Children, By Joanne C. King - Joanne C. King's multi-award winning book Answers: A Guided Journal from Parents to Their Children is now available in this easy to use interactive CD-ROM. Now parents can have all the same great award winning information as in the original book, readily accessible on your computer or laptop! King believes no one has a greater impact on a child's life than his or her parents. Answers was created so all children could have their parents unending love, support and advice at their fingertips.

This innovative, interactive journal is a permanent, paperless way for parents to express their wisdom and guidance on many of life's significant topics including; unconditional love, relationships, faith, education and so much more! The result is an emotional keepsake that is sure to be the most treasured gift of a child's lifetime. Perfect for Moms, Dads, moms to be, guardians and caretakers of children at any age. Includes:

• Interactive thought provoking questions and creative exercises
• Continuous writing space for all your "Answers"
• Eye catching graphics
• User-friendly navigation menus
• MAC OS and Windows compatible
• Print capability
• Ability to create back-up copy
• Save reminder function, so you don't lose that valuable information!
• New additions not found in the Answers book!
• A lifetime's worth of advice in one easy to use interactive journal!

"Take Time Today for All Your Children's Tomorrows!"~ Joanne C. King

See http://www.joannecking.com for more details.

 

 

52 Family Time Ideas, by Timothy Smith - Draw closer to your kids as you draw your kids closer to God!
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Meet Mr. Smith - Meet Mr. Smith is a funny, fresh, romantic conversation about the true nature of love and sex.

For singles 18 to 32 who aren't squeamish about learning countercultural truth, Meet Mr. Smith offers a radical alternative to the over-romanced, casual-sex lifestyle popular in today's world. Re-awakening the ancient ideas of sacred sex, purity, and holy love, relationship experts Eric and Leslie Ludy introduce a new language and framework for our sex-in-the-city culture. Meet Mr. Smith exposes and tackles hot topics like

• What does God think about pre-marital sex?
• What about oral sex and self sex?
• Why would God give me a sex drive if He didn't plan on me using it?
• Is homosexuality really wrong?

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Please Stop Laughing at Us . . . One Survivor�s Extraordinary Quest to Prevent School Bullying (BenBella Books, March 2008) by Jodee Blanco - This book is the sequel to Blanco�s New York Times bestselling memoir Please Stop Laughing at Me . . ., and is the shockingly honest account of that journey. Written in response to the demand for more information from her devoted audience�teens, teachers, parents and other Adult Survivors like herself, who have come to know Blanco as the champion of their cause�it provides advice and solutions set against the backdrop of her dramatic personal struggle adjusting to her new life as the survivor who unexpectedly finds herself the country�s most sought-after anti-bullying activist. See http://www.jodeeblanco.com for additional details. BUY it on Amazon!

 

 

One Tough Mother - Moms get a lot of advice from TV shows, magazines, friends, their own mothers, and more. But all of this well-meaning counsel tends to paralyze moms. They worry about their childrens self-esteem, their health, and whether or not their children like them. They even agonize over scrapbooking every moment of development. Julie Barnhill says, Enough already! Unapologetically raucous, slightly irreverent, and refreshingly relevant, One Tough Mother exposes the mind-numbing, brain-draining, confidence-depleting minutia moms get stuck in. With humor and a sharp wit, Julie offers moms a dose of reality and a way to calm their fears about raising children. She encourages moms to straighten up, take back the control from their children, and stand firm on the nonnegotiables. With her help, any mom can become one tough mother. Buy it at Amazon.

 

 

Raising Charitable Children (Hardcover)
by Carol Weisman

Book Description
"Raising Charitable Children" provides lots of tips for sharing the gifts of generosity, selflessness and compassion with the children of all ages and from all backgrounds. Adults, who might have little time or money or have a lot of both, and who want to make a difference in a child's life, will welcome this advice. "Raising Charitable Children" will help instill cherished values, and will possibly create a new family tradition or two. And what Weisman hears over and over when people share with her how they have tried to make a difference is, "I'm the one who has benefited from this the most." BUY IT AT AMAZON!

 

 

Blueair Medical Professional - The Blueair MD Professional air purifier offers commercial quality, reliability, performance and cleaning power for residential and commercial use. Featuring a long-life, high-efficiency motor and galvanized steel housing, these air purifiers are built to last. Whether purchasing a single unit for your home or hundreds of units for your facility, the Blueair MD Professional provides maximum control of airborne contaminants and serves as an effective and reliable complement to your existing ventilation system. See www.blueair.com for additional details.

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Kissaluvs Diapers
This is a three pack set of the famous Kissaluvs diapers, known for quality fabrics and terrific fit. These diapers are made of wonderfully soft, absorbent, and durable cotton fleece. Stretchy elastic and fabrics create a snug-fit without binding. Elastic at the legs and back contain messes. Unique fit with low-rise front and full coverage back fit easily into diaper covers. Size 0 features a snap-down umbilical cord zone and adjustable rise. All sizes have durable plastic snaps and let you overlap the wings to get a great fit on even the thinnest baby. Uniquely spaced adjustable wing snaps provide numerous options depending on your babies build for a custom fit. The simple design is especially popular with dads and babysitters! 90% unbleached cotton, 10% polyester. See http://www.kissaluvs.com for more styles and information.
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Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer - + Gentle Stroke of Forehead captures naturally emitted heat from skin over temporal artery + Red LED lights and soft beep indicate correct scan + Takes 1,000 readings per second, selecting the most accurate + Arterial Heat Balance computers the correct temperature Buy it on Amazon!

 

 

Babysense� V Monitoring System
+ A must for any parent, grandparent or day-care provider
+ The simplest, most reliable movement monitor available
+ Alerts you with an alarm if infant's movement stops or is irregularly slow
+ Suitable for all infants from birth to one year of age
+ Operates on regular "AA" household batteries so there are no dangerous power cords for the baby to find.
+ Even the slightest body motions are registered as movement.
+ Inexpensive peace of mind!



It's not just for babies. Please see http://www.babysafeus.com/Index.aspx for specific details. It can be purchased at many stores and/or buy it from Amazon.

 

 

Mama Knows Breast - Best for Babes is dedicated to increasing breastfeeding rates and making breastfeeding mainstream. To accomplish this, BfB is the first and only entity to bring together celebrities, corporations, foundations, fashion, advertising and the media to give breastfeeding a makeover. Our motto is �inspire, prepare, empower�: BfB is providing inspiring images and role-models, smart info on how to avoid the "booby traps," and how to have a game plan for breastfeeding successfully. Our research and experience have convinced us that this strategy is the best antidote to persistently low U.S. breastfeeding rates.
See http://www.mamaknowsbreast.com for more details.

 

 

Here Come The 123s (with Bonus Tracks and Video)
Exclusive [CD/DVD] [ENHANCED]
Label: Disney Souna
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The Adventures of Seamus the Sheltie (Paperback) by James Beverly - The adventures in this book are based on actual events from the life of Seamus the Sheltie, who is a real dog. Seamus, a Shetland Sheepdog, is an incredibly intelligent dog who can understand about 65 human words. His name (pronounced "shay-mus") is Scottish and means "Little James." Over the years, the author often watched his dogs, and based on their behavior, tried to imagine what they were thinking and what they would say if they could. To make the Seamus stories more fun to read, the author added a language for the dog that was derived from the canine physical makeup, the intelligence and language of a young child, and a large dose of humorous imagination. Humor is a key ingredient, and a happy ending to each story underscoring the importance of moral and basic value relevant to each one in the book. These words of wisdom are the perfect setting for wonderful discussions with a child. Buy it on Amazon!

 

 

To Catch a Predator Protecting Your Kids from Online Enemies by, Chris Hansen

Excerpt: Chris Hansen is the Dateline's correspondent for the "To Catch a Predator" series. Since the Dateline reports have aired, the show has exposed over 200 hundred potential child predators in its stings. His book takes you beyond the broadcast into a shadowy world. Below is an excerpt.

On MySpace, social networking
Sometimes you get lucky. Every detective knows that, and Lt. Jake Jacoby and Detective Peter Charles of the Fairfax County Police Department, despite their years of training and experience, never take their luck for granted.

Their wake-up call to the dangers of sexual abuse cases driven by social networking sites like MySpace, cracked wide open for these two detectives because a 13 year-old was stuck by a bolt of fear and balked at getting into a car with a man she met online. �Marisa� (the detectives asked that we protect her identity) was at a swimming pool in a Virginia suburb of Washington, DC, on August 24, 2005.

She had agreed to meet a man named Joey Dobbs�whose screen name was buttsecks just outside the pool. He was waiting for her in his car, but when she saw him, she panicked and handed her cell phone to a lifeguard saying, �Tell him you�re my mom and that he should never call me again.�

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Keeping Kids Out of the Middle: Child-Centered Parenting in the Midst of Conflict, Separation, and Divorce (Paperback) by Benjamin Garber - In Keeping Kids out of the Middle, child psychologist, Benjamin Garber, offers parents a radically new perspective on co-parenting in the midst of relationship conflict and teaches co-parents how to build a consistent, healthy environment for their children through the art of 'scripting,' establish better means of communicating, communication styles, and create parenting plans that help keep children protected. This is your guide to putting your children's needs first and giving them the safety net they must have in order to become healthy adults, who will then be able to keep their own kids out of the middle..
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Success Express for Teens
50 Activities That Will Change Your Life
by Roger Leslie

Book Description
Success Express for Teens is the way to get from where you are right now to where you want to be. It shows you that for anything you really want in your life, there is a reality to fill it. Step-by-step you find out exactly how to see your dreams clearly and then how to start making them happen. Great for classroom or individual use! BUY IT AT AMAZON!

 

 

Baby Einstein: Sing and Play
Starring: Roger Daltrey
Studio: PorchLight Home Entertainment
Label: Buena Vista
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Go Potty Go For many children, potty training may be strange and even scary endeavor. As a parent, your role is to create a comfortable and encouraging atmosphere and to provide your child with the necessary materials for success.

Viewed repeatedly, Go Potty Go can be an important learning tool in helping your child achieve this important developmental milestone. Go Potty Go is a fun and entertaining learning program designed to tastefully and gently introduce potty training. Visit: www.bigkidsvideo.com

 

 

Loopdidoo - Loopdidoo is a dog and Petunia is a 5-year-old girl. Petunia is responsible for Loopdidoo and their experiences seem to surround harmless situations. However, together, they learn lessons in life that are important in growing up. Awesome graphics! Buy it on Amazon!

 

 

Animalia: Welcome to the Kingdom [Blu-ray] - In Animalia, join 11-year-olds Zoe and Alex on thrilling adventures, as they are swept from their local library into Animalia, a unique world of talking animals! All is not right in the once peaceful kingdom as their arrival coincides with unusual events undermining the very heart of Animalia�the Core. Zoe and Alex, together with their new friends, use their wits and imagination to help solve the mysteries and bring harmony back to the land. Buy it on Amazon.

 

 

Sing Along with VeggieTales: Zack
This personalized Veggie Tales CD will use a child's name approximately 30 times throughout 17 tracks. This CD features the following songs: VeggieTales Theme Song, If You're Happy and You Know It, He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, Hokey Pokey, I can Be Your Friend, God is so Good, The Thankfulness Song, and Twinkle, Twinkle
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Why Positive Thinkers Have The Power: How to Use the Powerful Three-Word Motto to Achieve Greater Peace of Mind by, Ken Bossone - For ten years Ken Bossone, president of the World Positive Thinkers club, has been researching and writing about what the main ingredient is that all winners possess. Ken wanted to find out and write about what drove winners on in the face of defeat and adversity. Was it what they did or thought? Was it goals? Having goals is nothing new. Man has achieved goals since the beginning of time. Was it hard work? Everyone knows you must work hard to achieve goals. After all, the only thing that sits its way to success is a hen. Was it intelligence? Many brilliant people wind up on skid row, as Ken has interviewed them there. Was it wealth? Many wealthy people are unhappy and wind up committing suicide. And so the search went on. Then one night Ken watched a middleweight championship boxing match between Sugar Ray Leonard and his opponent, and after hearing the words Leonard's opponent uttered Ken realized the words were the key to the secret. It hit Ken like a lightning bolt.

Please see http://www.worldpositivethinkersclub.com for additional information.

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The Green Parent: A Kid-Friendly Guide to Environmentally-Friendly Living - Twelve easy, well-illustrated lessons demonstrate how to mend clothes in the comfort of one�s home. Chapters include basics from threading a needle and sewing on buttons to repairing seams and fixing seams and buttonholes, ironing techniques and repairing broken zippers, all done without a sewing machine. The easy to read, step-by-step language allows anyone to sew ripped hems, replace missing buttons, fix sweater snags and so much more, replacing unwearable garments back into their wardrobe. Proving that mending is an easy, money and time saving skill that anyone�men, women, children�can do, this reference is an essential resource for any household. Check the blog! http://thegreenparent.blogspot.com

 

 

The Work-at-Home Workbook is a unique tool that leads you step-by-step through the stages of selecting and starting your very own home-based business. The question-and-answer-style workbook provides a painless way to identify which home business is best suited for your very unique interests, passions and needs. It's like having a personal coach guide you each step of the way. Work at your own pace and have your ideal home business solution at your fingertips before you know it.

The Workbook also includes useful sections on Budget Considerations, Discovering Your Gifts and Talents, Family Considerations, Getting Your Business Started, Promoting Your Home Business and Preparing for the Home Business Challenges.