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Raising a Teenager – Parents and the Nurturing of a Responsible Teen
Jeanne Elium and Don Elium
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From age 12 through young adulthood, teenagers experience emotional changes, communication changes, test boundaries, and assert themselves. Parents want their teenagers to be two things: high school graduates and decent human beings. This book is a wonderful tool to help you find practical solutions to the many issues facing parents of teens today.


FAMILIES OF THE JAILED, A Book of Hope
By Margaret Stevens and Rodger Stevens
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In this book, the author and her son discuss the journeys and lessons they faced through his jail experience. Their story is both compelling and inspirational. They demonstrate the importance of not being defined by what happens to us, rather by how we choose to respond. Both spiritual and practical, this book is a terrific resource.


HOW TO BE A HAPPY HEALTHY FAMILY
By James Burns, PhD
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Giving children a stable home life is not by chance, it takes a strong effort. This solidly written book uses common sense for developing and sustaining a happy healthy family. Children today are exposed to more examples of violence and corrupt behavior that most adults have experienced in their entire lives. As the author points out, no family is perfect, but every family can be healthy and happy. His practical approach simplifies today’s family dynamics.


LOSSES IN LATER LIFE, A New Way of Walking with God
R Scott Sullender
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Life includes loss, some celebrated as in the loss of the first tooth, some mourned such as the loss of an old friend. It is as inevitable as the rivers run to the sea. As human beings, we may experience as many as seven major losses in our lives: loss of youth, family, parents, work, spouse, health and independence. The author takes us on a journey encompassing spiritual health and grief to faith and successful aging.


MOM, THEY'RE TEASING ME, Helping Your Child Solve Social Problems
Michael Thompson, PhD, and Lawrence J Cohen, PhD with Catherine O'Neill Grace
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It is painful to see our children hurt whether it is a scraped knee or hurt feelings. What the authors of this book have done is to show you how to help your children grow from the experiences of social and emotional pain. In doing so, they are healthier for it and better able to handle it in the future.


OUR MOM HAS CANCER
Abigail and Adrienne Ackermann
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Perhaps the more troubling aspect of receiving a diagnosis of cancer is the anxiety you encounter with your loved ones. Abigail and Adrienne tell the story of their mother's breast cancer treatment and how their family helped each other cope.


OUT OF THE DARKENED ROOM
William R Beardslee, MD
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Families face all sorts of challenges. A parent suffering depression shoulders a double burden: dealing with the depression and maintaining a healthful role model for the children. Beardslee speaks about the importance of resilience, breaking the silence, making peace and moving on.


SURVIVING SCHIZOPHRENIA, A Manual for Families, Consumers and Providers
E. Fuller Torrey, MD
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Family members and health care providers alike can rely on the thorough discussion of schizophrenia, its diagnosis and treatment as presented by Dr Torrey. In this update, he looks at the neurological findings and familial connections associated with schizophrenia. Torrey discusses the history of treatment, the levels of impairment, and the reality of achieving a meaningful life style in today?s society.


TRY AND MAKE ME! Simple Strategies That Turn Off the Tantrums and Create Cooperation
Ray Levy, PhD, and Bill O'Hanlon, MS, LMFT, with Tyler Norris Goode
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This book could also be called "The ABC's of Behavior and Consequence," or "How I Stopped Dancing to My Child's Tune." In this thought-provoking guide, Levy and O'Hanlon talk about controlling your emotions before dealing with a child's tantrum. Sorting out the difference between acknowledgement and praise, applying consequences, enforcing time out, and learning to zip our lips - this is common sense child-rearing from the ground up.


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Gifts - Families

I Can Do It Cards
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Are you in need of a boost or have a friend who is a bit sad? I Can Do It cards were developed to give you a sense of joy, power, and contentment in a variety of subjects, including: romance, wealth, health, forgiveness, creativity, overcoming stress, job success, and self-esteem. There are 60 cards in a box. Pull one (or more) out each day to give you a well deserved lift. A wonderful gift for yourself or a friend.


Mother’s Little Helper
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Anyone who lives or works with children is well aware of the tremendous joys and the not so pleasant frustrations. These peppermint candies come in an attractive tin that will create huge smiles in anyone who is close to children.


The Screaming Scream Doll
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Feeling frustrated or anxious and just want to scream? Release your frustration or anxiety and giggle instead. Inspired by Munch’s masterpiece, The Scream, just squeeze this Scream’s belly and feel your tension leave.


The Screaming Scream Pillow
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Relax your anxiety with this therapeutic pillow! Munch’s masterpiece has been artfully reproduced in pillow form. Just squeeze the pillow and hear it scream! Great for those frustrating moments. Machine washable.


Washington Apple Candles
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There are many ways in which we remember things: hearing, seeing, touching, tasting, and smelling. Of all the memory paths, the strongest memory cue of all is smelling. With this in mind, we offer the Washington Apple candle. Open the tin and you will be sent back to a pleasant time in the Fall or be reminded of a wonderful hot apple pie. These two inch tall candle tins have a marvelous rich scent that is not over-powering and will burn for hours upon hours.


Dysfunctional Family Relief Candle
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Are you anticipating a family gathering with dread or just feel extremely stressed in your own home due to the personalities of others? Is conflict (spoken or unspoken) between family members causing you anxiety? Then this candle is for you! Also makes a great gift.


Dysfunctional Mother Relief Candle
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Your mother is coming for a visit. Unexpectedly, flashbacks from your youth flood your mind and you notice increased anxiety thinking about the guilt trips that you are predicting your mother will create. This meditation candle is for you.


Happy Home Prayer Candle
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This candle is dedicated to provide a home right out of sitcom heaven. May you have supportive neighbors, modern appliances like Jane Jetson, a harmonious family, and that your kitchen is infused with the aroma of Aunt Bea?s hot apple pie.


Home Renovation & Remodeling Relief Candle
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Are you in the process of renovating or remodeling a home? Is stress now your constant companion? Do you find yourself in conflict with others? Feel that your home is a war zone? This candle is dedicated to protect you from skyrocketing cost overruns, unreliable and incompetent workers, contractors that say ?weeks? but mean ?eternity?, and paint that actually resembles what you chose.


Make a Wish Candle
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A terrific candle dedicated to making wishes.


Our Lady of Dysfunctional Family Vacation Candle
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Yes!! You are going on vacation with your family (or know someone who is)! Let's be honest; feeling a little bit of dread or wondering what natural disaster or family conflict will emerge? Does the question "Are we there yet, are we there yet, are we there yet?" bring fear to your heart? Our Lady of Dysfunction Family Vacation candle will help manage your fears and concerns. Light this candle and ward off money pit roadside attractions, hurricanes, family conflict, frequent bathroom breaks and incorrect internet directions. A fabulous way to cope for anyone going on a long (or short - depending upon the family) vacation. Humorous meditation prayer to guard against all vacation problems included.


Our Lady of Perpetual Housekeeping Candle
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A fantastic meditation candle to overcome your difficulties in housekeeping. Keep your home free from dirt, relieve yourself from compulsive cleaning, and may you be granted with an everlasting supply of cleaning products. A great gift for those who dislike housecleaning.


Pro-Con Pad
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Every have trouble making decisions? Sometimes, a simple technique can make life that much easier. The Pro-Con Pad guides you gently through your dilemma until it’s solved. A great pad for anyone who has trouble making decisions or is facing a big decision! 60 pages for 60 decisions.


Protection from Dysfunctional Family Christmas Candle
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Does Christmas feel more like an episode from Survivor? Then this candle is for you. Protect yourself from the annual invasion of peculiar relatives, bizarre family food traditions, and family petty gossip. A must have for any stressful Christmas season.


Protection From Holiday Overindulgence Candle
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This candle is dedicated to protect you from the continual parade of colorful homemade cookies, candies, and other sugar laden goodies. Feel the strength to turn away heaping plates of turkey, ham and all the traditional trimmings (or at least have powerful antacids). A must for any holiday.


Apology Pad
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Ever get into a heated discussion and feel the need to make peace, but in a humorous way? Or do you know someone who just can’t say "I’m sorry". The APOLOGY pad is for you. This funny pad allows you to say I’m Sorry without the hurt. Each pad has 60 pages and is a great idea for any disagreement at home, school or work.


Commandments
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Wonderful die-cut sticky notes that look like the tablets that Moses brought down. One set says "Thou Shalt" the other "Thou Shalt Not". Great for relationship decisions.


Great Job On
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One of the biggest complaints folks have at work or home is that all their hard work or giving to others is not acknowledged. If you want folks to keep on doing well, you have to encourage them. Use a Great Job On note and watch your employees or family members smile and continue their motivation for good work! Each 3X3 sticky note pad has 100 sheets and is a great idea for at home, school or work.


He Said She Said: Sticky Notes
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Blank pink and blue (for female vs. male) speech bubble sticky notes; great for use with photos!


Henry VIII & His Disappearing Wives Mug
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In a poor taste salute to marital therapy, we present to you the Henry VIII & His Disappearing Wives Mug. King Henry went through wives like water (which by the way, is dysfunctional) all in the pursuit of an heir. However, he deeply regretted having to behead his spouses and eventually supported a new church which approved of divorce. All in all, a much better outcome for some of his wives. Just pour hot liquid into the mug, and watch his wives disappear.


Note to Self
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This marvelous pad allows you to record your notes and identify if your thoughts are "urgent, memorize then burn, brilliant idea, or a late-night musing" to name a few. A great pad for someone who jots down ideas or likes organization. Sixty pages per pad.


Please
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Have your needs met easily. Just write your request down on this nifty pad and watch how quickly others leap to meet your needs. Each 3X3 sticky note pad has 100 sheets and is a great idea for at home, school or work.


Thank You
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Thank you...such a simple phrase that can do so much. Not only is it good manners to acknowledge someone who did something for you, it also makes the other person feel good and be more likely to do something for you again. (Saying thank you can also help improve any conflict) Create a smile in another person by leaving this humorous note in a place you know they will see it. Each 3X3 sticky note pad has 100 sheets and is a great idea for at home, school or work.


For Lovers Vouchers
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A fantastic gift for any couple. Twenty vouchers that cover all aspects of a romantic relation. From “Cuddle Night” to “Household Chore” to “End an Argument” to name a few. Each voucher is humorously written and will empower your lucky partner. A great gift idea for any romantic relationship.


For the Family Vouchers
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Twenty fun and humorous vouchers that address everything from “You’re Right”, “Pizza Night”, “No Complaint Day”, “Fun Outing”, to “Car Wash”. A great gift for any family.


Prescription
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Treatment is only part medicine. Use this wonderful pad to tell others how to treat an icky woe. 50 sheets per pad.


Things You Must Do To Make Me Happier
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Part II of the “Things You Must Do To Make Me Happy” pad. A great and humorous pad which lets you tell others what you need. Perfect for direct communication or for those that need to improve their assertiveness.


Family Door Knob Messages
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The best way to get attention is not only to say it, but let others see it. These sturdy and funny door knob messages will surely get your meaning across. Six messages: Bring Your Homework Or You Might Not Every Get Into College; Remember Your Lunch Or Go Hungary Until Dinner; Feed The Dog and Do the Laundry While You Are At It, Dog Has Been Fed But Could Use A Walk, Come On In And Give Me A Hug, I’ve Had It Best To Stay Away.


Don’t Kill the Kids: and Other Babysitter Basics
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This wonderfully funny pad has every detail for the babysitter including: contact information, feeding information, bedtime tips and tricks, and a feedback section from the babysitter. A great idea for any parent! Each pad has 60 sheets and is 9X6”.


Are We There Yet?
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Taking a long drive with the kids (or an adult for that matter) and dreading to hear the “are we there yet?” statements. Try this novel road trip activity. Every fifty miles, your restless passenger in the back seat opens up the corresponding area of the package to reveal a novelty prize. A great idea for any prolong road trip!


 

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