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Author:  Steven P. Thayn

Take control of what people read and listen to — take control of what children learn in school; that is what big government wants for us. That is the basis of Common Core. Not for Senator Thayn! He not only believes, but acts on making Idaho Education a personal choice and one of personal responsibility. Every parent and student past the 6th grade should have a copy of the Parent´s Guide to Idaho Education. This guide not only helps parents and students understand current options in the Idaho education system but it can also help save time and money in future education by taking early action.

• Print Length: 102 pages
• SIPP: PG107141-1020092
• Publisher: Little Moments Books (December 1, 2014)
• Sold by: SAbER Mountain, Inc.
• Language: English

Author:  Jesper Juul

This book captures the essence of modern family life. Much has changed since our own childhoods; "the good old days". Today's parents are challenged by the need to invent their own parenting style. This can only happen from within, based on our personal values and boundaries. Jesper Juul puts it very clearly: "The love we feel for our children and our partners does not in itself have any value. It has no value at all until it is converted into loving behavior." Each chapter focuses on the values that form a solid platform on which to build a family: Equal dignity, Integrity, Authenticity and Responsibility. This makes family life more meaningful and parents avoid living frantically from conflict to conflict, desperately searching for quick solutions and trying to adapt to the most popular parenting technique of the day. A book full of everyday examples and practical ideas. 

• ASIN : B01FIY4V2A
• Publisher : AuthorHouseUK (January 1, 1827)
• Language: English

Authors:  Brett Blumenthal and Danielle Shea Tan

52 Small Changes reveals how to build a foundation of health and happiness in the family. The idea is simple: Make one small change a week for 52 weeks and at the end of the year, you and your children will enjoy a happier, healthier lifestyle.  52 Small Changes for the Family will teach you and your family how to:

• Minimize clutter while organizing your space
• Foster a positive relationship with food
• Prioritize time in nature and take care of the environment
• Have meaningful conversations
• Use technology socially and safely
• Teach and practice financial responsibility
• Volunteer and give back to the community
• Promote curiosity and encourage a love of learning
• Build resilience, confidence, and cultivate emotional intelligence

Path to Change: Each change comes with an explanation as to why the change is important, as well as a “Path to Change,” which provides tips and recommendations to help you successfully implement the change.

Backed by research from leading experts and full of helpful charts and worksheets, 52 Small Changes for the Family provides a road map to a better life for the whole family. 

• Print Length:  478 pages
• File size:  5266 KB
• ASIN : B07KPMQXFS
• Publisher : Chronicle Books LLC (March 12, 2019)
• Language: English

Authors:  Yosef I. Abramowitz, Susan Silverman, and Elie Wiesel (Foreword) 

Jewish Family and Life: Traditions, Holidays, and Values for Today's Parents and Children has become the definitive book for parents to turn to for sound advice on important and current parenting issues. It dispenses invaluable information that is relevant to Jewish families today, whether the family has a mixed marriage, two parents, a single parent, or adoptive parents. The book's three parts--Traditions, Holidays and Values--investigate contemporary issues in raising children and show concrete ways in which Judaism can play a practical role in enriching a family's spiritual and moral education. Each chapter includes lively, hands-on activities that you can do with your kids and simultaneously instill vital cultural and religious education. Vetted by a prestigious advisory board that is co-chaired by Nobel Prize-winner Elie Weisel, this book with help unify the family and re-establish rich traditions that have been lost over the generations. 

• ISBN-10 : 0307440869
• ISBN-13 : 978-0307440860
• Publisher : Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press; 1st edition (September 15, 1998)
• Print length : 336 pages
• Language: English

Author: Muhammad Abdul Bari

The family as an institution has lost its importance in the developed world.  At the same time, the prevailing materialism in the educational system and the absence of strong community are problematic for muslim.  Muslim families now face many challenges, both internal and external, and holding the family together and raising children in Islam are becoming increasingly daunting tasks. Muslim seen ill-equipped to withstand the storm of secularism and materialism and increasing numbers of Muslims think their family bonding is slipping and they are ' losing' their children. However the problem lies in a poor understanding of Islam and contemporary life and, in some cases, in apathy. The book addresses the issues of marriage and family in a holistic way from an Islamic perspective.

• Paperback : 90 pages
• ISBN-10 : 1842000411
• ISBN-13 : 978-1842000410
• Publisher : Ta-Ha Publishers (January 1, 2002)
• Language: English

Authors (editors):  Alan Hawkins, David Dollahite, and Thomas Draper

Hawkins, Dollahite and Draper, all associated with the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University, draw together the best of their latest findings on what makes the family a critical cog in modern society.  Each of the 34 chapters focuses on a particular principle drawn from the "The Family:  A Proclamation to the World" issued by the First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  The authors draw on religious teachings and social science findings to analyze each principle and provide practical applications. These timely studies show how families are affected by such things as changing dating practices, cohabitation, differing views on marriage, abuse, and economic challenges. Readers will also find here thoughtful treatments of timeless subjects such as the practical benefits of committed relationships around child nurturing, and the why's and how's of righteous parenting. Christian principles of love, faith, hope, and forgiveness underscore every page.  This book is designed to build and reinforce understanding of spiritual principles, and to help readers advance these principles in many circles of discussion and debate.

• ASIN : B01ENZHPAA
• Publisher : BYU Studies (April 22, 2016)
• File size : 1141 KB
• Print length : 615 pages
• Language: English