James B. Stenson In this newly reprinted book, educational consultant James B. Stenson focuses his experience on pre-high school students and the most troublesome questions they pose their parents:  Why don't you trust me?  Why do you tell me what I can't wear?  Why do you always correct my manners? Parents who successfully survive these interrogations are the ones that have …

Susan Bosak With richly-detailed watercolor art by Laurie McGaw, this 32-page picture book about love and legacies across generations has won six national awards and sold over 150,000 copies. It tells the moving tale of the special relationship between a grandmother and granddaughter over the years. The book has touched the hearts of young and old across the country and is a bestselling gift …

Patti Armstrong It is no secret that the best way to pass on your Faith to your children is to know and live it well yourself. Written by a parent for parents, Catholic Truths for Our Children uses compelling arguments, Scripture, and personal experience to guide parents to fully understand and embrace their Faith. It is important reading for anyone concerned about the future happiness of …

Elizabeth Matthews never expected her son Patrick to be diagnosed with autism. But she didn't expect him to become her "escalator to heaven," either, as he was decorating the walls of the family home with mud and crayons. In Precious Treasure: The Story of Patrick, Matthews describes, with candor and humor, the joys, challenges, and heartaches of raising a child with special needs. "If you …

Thomas Howard Every place in your house - the living room, the kitchen, the bedroom, and even the bathroom - gives you a chance to grow in God's grace, if only you know how to recognize how He reveals Himself to you there. With a rich awareness of God's all-encompassing love, in this book author Thomas Howard takes you on a spiritual tour through your own home and shows you how everything in …

Sins of Parents By Charles Hugo Doyle Mistakes parents make in raising their children. How to avoid them. Or, how to lessen their impact, if made. One unfortunate result of Freudianism is that some Catholics have overreacted to the “blame-the-parents” attitude it fostered. But the idea that parents can blight the lives of their children didn’t begin with Freud — it …

Breastfeeding and Catholic Motherhood by Sheila M. Kippley Why breastfeeding is good for you and good for your baby, now and forever! God has a plan for you and your baby, and it starts with breastfeeding. He wants you to use the gifts He gave you — physical and spiritual — to help your baby thrive and mold you into a loving Catholic mother. That’s why the Church has long promoted …

When Amy Kuebelbeck was told that the child she was carrying had a fatal heart condition, she and her husband were faced with an impossible decision: to give their baby a chance at life—and with it, enormous pain and suffering—or to let their baby die naturally, most likely just a few weeks after birth. The unforgettable journey that ensued would change not only their lives, but …

The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that the Our Father “is truly the summary of the whole Gospel” (no. 2761). Catholics pray the Lord’s Prayer whenever they worship at Mass and say the Rosary, and other Christians pray it frequently as well. Join Scott Hahn (accompanied by St. Cyprian, St. John Chrysostom, and St. Augustine) as he unlocks the riches of the Lord’s Prayer. Imprimatur: …

Seventeen Little Miricals - Fun and Success In A Family With 17 Children Martin Mirical A MUST read for every mom or dad with less than 17 children! Here's the real recipe for family fun and success. Learn and laugh with the most humorous and insightful "family" book on the market today! Forget the Brady Bunch, Eight is Enough, and Cheaper by the Dozen. You'll discover just how busy …

By Paul A. Soukup, S.J. In seven inviting chapters, Jesuit Paul Soukup helps us reflect on how God restores our blocked communication and how we can lead lives of deeper connection and meaning. Features Scripture passages in which Jesus provides insight for communicating effectively, as well as questions and points for further reflection and conversation with others. Each section ends with a …

Bestselling Catholic author Mike Aquilina shares wonderful stories of family life - full of love and laughter.   "God stoops down to lift up our homes, to make them outposts of his paradise…no matter how cold the winds may blow on a winter day." —From the Introduction Paradise? Family life? Really? Yes—and one filled with laughter. If that doesn't sound like …

My Cup of Tea Musings of a Catholic Mom  Danielle Bean “My faith and my family bring me an abundance of joy. When I slow down enough to recognize it, I know that my heart spills over with the goodness of God’s grace. When a simple soul is filled with such an overwhelming surplus of undeserved blessing, it’s hard to keep the good fortune to oneself. Thus the biggest part of what I hope to …

Unto Us a Child is Given - Girl . Every Catholic child needs a record of his precious early years. Great as a baby gift! This beautifully illustrated baby record book is filled with pictures of darling little angels and innocent little children. Includes places to record: birth and name details, baptismal facts, family tree, First Confession, First Holy Communion, early acts of cooperation, …

CCL's newest NFP manual which explains the Sympto-Thermal Method of NFP. The Art of Natural Family Planning® Student Guide is the course manual for CCL's new NFP course which will debut in January 2008. Excellent for current NFP users who want to update to a more streamlined method. Large format; easy-to-read and understand. Information on breastfeeding, cycle irregularities, miscarriages, …

James B. Stenson In Preparing for Peer Pressure, James B. Stenson provides a framework for guidance and discipline for young parents with children under 12. Anyone interested in coping with the forces of consumerism has to begin well before the onset of puberty. This short book, originally published as a Scepter booklet in 1988 and frequently reprinted, helps parents strategize for: forming …

James B. Stenson Serious needs of today's parents are not being met effectively.  Upbringing addresses the most important of those needs. Where are we headed? What sort of men and women do we hope our children will grow up to be? Are we making progress, and how can we tell? What do we have to do now to help our children grow toward responsible adulthood? Upbringing provides a framework …

Father Anselm J. Viano, S.S.V. (Imprimatur 1942) The disorganization and disruption of family life is more than a result of the present world disorder. It is, in fact, a condition symptomatic of many of the ills of the day, ills which have culminated in terrible upheaval and cataclysm which we see going on about us. In times like these men sigh for a return to normal conditions. But too few of …

This book is a new release and has a publication date of February 28, 2008.

James Stenson In Lifeline, James B. Stenson summarizes the proven methods and techniques of effective Christian parents today. This resourceful book is straight to the point and full of ideas that can be put into practice immediately. It is an excellent tool for parents of small children, parents who have no time to spare. Lifeline shows you how to raise children who will honor you and God for …