Small Voice Says is intended for our little ones as they enter their pre-school and kindergarten years to continue into their early grade-school years.

This development period represents a critical span of time when the foundations of conscience begin to develop. In other words, our kids begin to build their inner small voice that helps them to...

Perhaps you dream of having a baby but struggle with infertility. Maybe you have biological children but are considering adoption to build your family. In this guidebook written by a veteran journalist-turned-adoptive father, learn everything you need to know about the embryo adoption process from your first call with an agency or fertility clinic to...

Written for adults, this hands-on guide demonstrates how to make easy musical instruments with children. Detailed instructions are included for making more than 60 unique instruments that are suitable for children as young as five years. Serving as a resource in the classroom or home, this manual is extensively illustrated with drawings and photographs...

How do you turn a Very Bad Day into a Hopeful New Beginning? Gus, an ordinary mouse, must find a way to do just that. Following a series of unfortunate events, Gus finds himself trapped, separated from his family, and transported far from home. Alone and frightened, the young mouse must confront his deepest fears. Using his wits Gus solves problems and...

We all want our children to reach their fullest potential—to be smart and well adjusted, and to make a difference in the world. We wonder why, for some people, success seems to come so naturally.

Could the secret be how they were parented?

This book unveils how parenting helped shape some of the most fascinating people you will ever encounter, by doing...

What Can I be Today?" was conceived on one of the hottest days of the summer at a book show in Detroit. Riley and I were talking about the dreams that all kids have about what they could be when they grow up and who better than Charlie to help us turn those daydreams into reality!

Andy Gutman is the author of Even, Charlie the Caterpillar and Pop Lullaby...

A miracle has come to Sparkling Pond, Minnesota.

Memorable objects from Aspen Collins’ childhood are appearing in the town square, accompanied by notes in her father’s handwriting. The notes relate to things happening in her life now. But that’s impossible—Aspen's father is in a coma.

The miracle brings chaos in the form of a ghost hunter, three...

Parenting strategies you can be proud of

You know the feeling. You got frustrated, desperate, or overwhelmed and you reacted before you could think it through. Whether it’s a one-time thing or it becomes a habit, we all parent in ways we don’t like. But it doesn’t have to continue. Whether it’s bribery, yelling, counting to three, or threats of...

Have you ever searched for the meaning of love…on the Internet? If your answer is yes, you’re not alone. Every day one million people ask Google for the definition of love. This uncertainty stems from cultural shifts that have radically transformed views about love, intimacy, and sexuality. It’s time to restructure old-fashioned perspectives and develop a...

A nurturing mother is vital to the character and future of a child. But what is a nurturing mother? Linda Weber describes in detail how important it is for moms in all situations to focus on nurturing the hearts and souls of their children, and she shows them how to do so. By sharing encouraging true stories—including her own—and new research, Weber offers...

2018 Mom's Choice Awards Gold Award Recipient

Set in the heart of the African Savanna, Love Big follows moody Baboon as he discovers another powerful secret. 

The once lush, thriving, African savanna has turned dry and desolate. Hungry, miserable, and mean animals seek only their own interests. Baboon watches as, one by one, Rhinoceros destroys Termite’s...

“Gravely ill” are the words used to describe our first born child. A two percent chance was all they gave him to survive, but by the grace of God, modern medical technology, and countless professionals, our child is alive today.

It’s the challenges that lied ahead that made us who we are today. Hours old Christopher underwent surgery to repair a Congenital...

HOPE is our children’s window for a better tomorrow. In terms of resilience and well-being, hope is a critically important predictor of success. This creative story from the best-selling author of My Mouth is a Volcano!, and Bubble Gum Brain, reminds children that dark clouds can be temporary and asking for help is always okay. We all have times when we...

Small changes can make a big impact on creating a healthy, happy family.

In 52 Small Changes for the Family, bestselling author Brett Blumenthal teams up with family health practitioner Danielle Shea Tan to reveal 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...

Kids, Sex & Screens is Dr. Jillian Roberts' primer for parents that know they need to speak with their children about sexualized media, but don't know where to start.

Our kids are exposed to sexual content at a younger and younger age, whether that is through the internet, advertisements, or interactions with their peers. When children are exposed to this...

The Way of the Warrior Mama shows parents how to protect their teenage daughter and conquer their own fears in raising her. If you are a mom, you are worried about your daughter surviving the adolescent years safe and sound. In a culture that encourages kids to be sexy long before they reach puberty, and when one in four college women report surviving rape...

Do you know a child who struggles with worry? Is fear holding them back from being the best they can be?

In A.B.C. Worry Free, author and neuroeducation consultant Noel Foy has developed an actionable approach to worry that will help children process everyday challenges and work through them.

“You’d be surprised what you can teach someone with the right...

This month's issue includes interviews with ...

Kathie Lee Gifford, Paloma Rambana, The Aquabats, Ser'Darius Blain, Darcy Pattison, Ruby Jay, Dan Wyson, and a high school teacher who created a very special project for her students. Also inside, reading specialist Larissa Juliano opens her teaching toolbox and discusses Social Emotional Learning and...

A story of hard work and the love of family, Tim S. Vasquez’s colorful tale, The Taco Stand, gives young readers a closer look at what matters most. The story explores what happens when Isabel, known throughout Phoenix for her sensational, crave-able tacos, gets an offer to take those tacos mainstream and open a franchise—but the offer comes at the expense...

Help your child cultivate real, lasting confidence! In Kid Confidence, a licensed clinical psychologist and parenting expert offers practical, evidence-based parenting strategies to help kids foster satisfying relationships, develop competence, and make choices that fit who they are and want to become.

As a parent, it's heartbreaking to hear your child say...

This month's issue includes interviews with ...

Julie Chen, Rachel Renee Russell, Kate DiCamillo, Rory Feek, Cale Atkinson, Kevin Cordi, Bob Goff, Linda Harkey, and John Herzog. Also inside, reading specialist Larissa Juliano opens her teaching toolbox and discovers a lion's share of animal books, science editor Conrad Storad talks about our wobbly world...

Ellie races to her grandma’s room, excited about the day ahead. They do so many fun things together when Ellie comes to visit. But this time, it’s different. Grandma seems different. Ellie is confused, and her mother helps her understand. 

With captivating and comforting text plus vibrant illustrations, this children’s book helps families, teachers...

Welcome to Crazy Town.
Population: Every mom with kids in diapers.

As moms, we drive ourselves crazy striving for perfection. We try to prepare the healthiest meals, install the safest car seats, plan the best birthday parties, and still we lie awake at night wondering if we're doing enough. The pressures can be overwhelming.

Thankfully, the Bible provides us...

This book is about how we have relationships with our children, what gets in the way of a good connection and what can enhance it.

The most influential relationships are between parents and children. Yet for so many families, these relationships go can wrong and it may be difficult to get back on track.

In The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your...

The Timekeeper’s Son, a moving father-son tale, explores middle-aged grief and youthful yearnings, the price of hidden disabilities and wounds, and the claims and limits of community.

In the small town of Milledge, Georgia, aspiring teenage filmmaker Josh Lovejoy hits a jogger while driving late at night. But this is not just any jogger: the victim is...

Eight year old Pepper sees the world a little differently from most people. One day, during a school field trip, Pepper is kidnapped by a stranger and driven to rural Arkansas. The man, who calls himself 'Uncle Dan', claims that Pepper's mother has died and they are to live together from now on - but the boy isn't convinced. Pepper always found it hard...

A three-week adventure becomes a tragic dilemma for a loving sister, a motherless child, and a terrified father facing unimaginable loss together and using their relationships with one another to survive. I Know It In My Heart: Walking through Grief with a Child explores the impact of early parental loss, the evolution of grief from toddler to teenager, and...

The weeks after the engagement and before the “I do” may be some of the most beautiful—and worrisome—days of your life, whether you are the bride or her mother. While you make decisions about flowers and food, bridesmaids and boutonnieres, you may also experience challenges, insecurities, hopes, and fears that can only be conquered with one thing: prayer.
 
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In a world full of many influences, The Parenting Project shows you how to become the main influencer in your child's life.

Are you losing the influence game with your children? If you want to direct your child's growth, then they need to get to know you. In The Parenting Project, parenting experts Dr. Amy Alamar and Dr. Kristine Schlichting show you how to...

In eighth grade, Eric thought he was going places. But by his second semester of freshman year at Hancock High, his D’s in Environmental Science and French, plus an F...

Ira and Malcolm are best friends: they always make each other laugh, always eat lunch together, and always play together. But one day, a disagreement about whether to play tag or hide-and-seek sees the suddenly über-popular Malcolm run off with a crowd of tag-loving kids—and Ira all alone.

Ira’s tummy hurts, his chin is wibbling, and his eyes are leaking...