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Is your family all that it could be? Many feel bombarded by images and experiences of broken families, but this is not how God intended families to be! So often we examine the traits of unhealthy families, but Gary Chapman paints a biblical portrait of what a loving, stable family looks like. He details five timeless characteristics that create a healthy family environment: A heart for service Husbands and wives who relate intimately Parents who guide their children Children who obey and honor their parents Husbands who love and leadIn Dr. Chapman's own words, "What happens to your family does make a difference not only to you and your children, but to the thousands of young observers who are in search of a functional family."This book is not merely for reading, but for living. Experience God's design for family.

Is technology bring-ing your family closer together or driving you farther apart?Children today are no longer playing hide-and-seek outside or curling up with a good book--instead they've been introduced to a world of constant digital entertainment through television, video games, and mobile devices. And while technology has the potential to add value to our lives and families, it can also erode a sense of togetherness and hinder a child's emotional and social development. In Growing Up Social, Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane will empower you with the necessary tools to make positive changes . . . starting today. Through stories, wit, and wisdom, you'll discover how to take back your home from an overdependence on screens. Plus, you'll learn to teach the five A+ skills that every healthy child needs to master: affection, appreciation, anger management, apology, and attention. - Equip your child to be relationally rich in a digital world - Replace mindless screen time with meaningful family time- Establish simple boundaries that make a huge difference- Discover what's working for families that have become screen savvy- Learn healthy ways to occupy your child while you get things doneNow is the time to equip your child to live with screen time, not for screen time. No phone, tablet, or gaming device can teach your child how to have healthy relationships--only you can.

From sleepless nights to tantrums and defiance, the struggles adoptive parents face can feel overwhelming and endless. Mike and Kristin Berry have had the joy of adopting eight children and fostering twenty-three. In Securely Attached, they offer guidance from their experiences to others who are parenting children with traumatic experiences in their pasts. You'll find practical insights that are supported by therapeutic and medical facts so that you can best provide for the children in your care. You'll learn: How trauma changes the brainHow to identify attachment disordersHow to advocate for your child in the communityGet the help you need to create an environment of understanding and safety so your children can form a secure attachment to you--and you can build a secure attachment them.

"This book is a practical and empowering path forward for parents and children alike."Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to SomeoneBlended families encounter unique challenges many do not anticipate. New relationships can disrupt family roles while triggering pain from past loss. Relationship expert Gary Chapman and stepfamily expert Ron L. Deal collaborate to demonstrate how the five love languages can help blended families build relationships that honor the past while looking to the future. Their insights address questions like: -How do I focus on my marriage while helping my children adjust to a new family?-How do I honor an adult stepchild who feels threatened by my presence?-How do I build a relationship with a new stepgrandchild?The dynamics of a blended family vary greatly from that of a biological family, so giving and receiving love is not as easy as it may seem. In Building Love Together in Blended Families you'll find strategies to care for yourself, your children, and your new marriage. Merging lives is challenging, but thoughtful hearts and commitment to learning will lay a foundation for your blended family to grow together.

Overcome the fear of speaking truth by learning to do it with love.In a society where sensitivities take precedence over honesty, it can often feel impossible to openly speak your mind. It's time to learn how to speak the truth in love. In Candor, you'll learn how truth and love together can unlock pathways to more effective leadership and relationships--even in a day and age when many remain silent for fear of speaking up.

"With a frank and honest observation on how disability can unravel family unity, this book inspires and equips us to live out our faith as we interact with those we love."-Joni Eareckson Tada, founder & CEO, Joni and FriendsBetween the worry, the doctor's appointments, and the thousand small challenges of everyday life, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. The idea of showing abundant love to every member of your family can feel like a daunting task. Jolene Philo has been there. And in this wise, warm, practical guide, she and Dr. Gary Chapman show you how the 5 love languages can help strengthen your marriage and family life--whatever your needs. Sharing dozens of stories from parents of children with special needs children, they teach you how to: protect your marriage amidst the stressdiscover and speak the love language of your child--even if they're nonverbalaccommodate the love languages for children with special needs and disabilitiesshow love to every member of your family when you have limited time, money, and energyHaving a special needs child shouldn't mean sacrificing a full family life. Learn to share love abundantly no matter your circumstances.