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Used CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONS TEN WAYS TO DESTROY THE IMAGINATION OF YOUR CHILD (USED)
“Esolen signals with this book his presence in the top rank of authors of cultural criticism.” —American Spectator
Play dates, soccer practice, day care, political correctness, drudgery without facts, television, video games, constant supervision, endless distractions: these and other insidious trends in child rearing and education are now the hallmarks of childhood. As author Anthony Esolen demonstrates in this elegantly written, often wickedly funny book, almost everything we are doing to children now constricts their imaginations, usually to serve the ulterior motives of the constrictors.
Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child takes square aim at these accelerating trends, in a bitingly witty style reminiscent of C. S. Lewis, while offering parents—and children—hopeful alternatives. Esolen shows how imagination is snuffed out at practically every turn: in the rearing of children almost exclusively indoors; in the flattening of love to sex education, and sex education to prurience and hygiene; in the loss of traditional childhood games; in the refusal to allow children to organize themselves into teams; in the effacing of the glorious differences between the sexes; in the dismissal of the power of memory, which creates the worst of all possible worlds in school—drudgery without even the merit of imparting facts; in the strict separation of the child’s world from the adult’s; and in the denial of the transcendent, which places a low ceiling on the child’s developing spirit and mind.
But Esolen doesn’t stop at pointing out the problem; he offers clear solutions as well. With charming stories from his own boyhood and an assist from the master authors and thinkers of the Western tradition, Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child is a welcome respite from the overwhelming banality of contemporary culture. Interwoven throughout this indispensable guide to child rearing is a rich tapestry of the literature, music, art, and thought that once enriched the lives of American children.
Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child confronts contemporary trends in parenting and schooling by reclaiming lost traditions. This practical, insightful book is essential reading for any parent who cares about the paltry thing that childhood has become, and who wants to give a child something beyond the dull drone of today’s culture.
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Home schooling may be one of the most important and rapidly growing social movements of the day, but that doesn't get the laundry done for home teaching moms! Here, at last, is help millions of home schoolers have been waiting for. Written by two home teaching moms, this book answers the questions home schoolers are asking:
- How can I prevent burnout?
- What do I do with my preschoolers while I teach?
- What if my child isn't "getting it?"
- How can my husband help?
Writing with wisdom, candor and humor, the authors share the situations, solutions, successes and yes, even the failures home teachers face. A Survivor's Guide to Home Schooling offers practical suggestions, support, and encouragement, all in light of Scriptural guidelines.
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Used Heart & Mind What the Bible Says About Learning (USED)
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Used 52 Things Sons Need From Their Dads (USED)
Perfect? No. But you' re still the right dad for your boy.
Bestselling author Jay Payleitner, dad of four grown sons (and one amazing daughter), gives you a bucketful of man-friendly ideas on how build a father-and-son relationship. Good news is, you don' t have to say a lot. By your life and example, you can
show your boy why it' s good to be a guy demonstrate how to treat women well teach him to work hard and have fun, often at the same time show him how to live with honesty and self-respect give him the inner confidence to live a purposeful lifeThese 52 quick-to-read chapters offer great ways to relate or spend time as dad and son. And each idea provides a new building block for a father-son relationship that will help your boy along the path to becoming a man.
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USED Mom on the Run : A Mother's Hilarious Journey from Burn-Out to Glory (USED)
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Used Of Different Minds : Seeing Your AD/HD Child Through the Eyes of God (USED)
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Used Gray's Guide to Bullying: The Original Series of Articles, Parts I-III (USED)
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Used Preparing For Adolescence : How to Survive The Coming Years of Change (USED)
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Used 10-minute Time Outs for You & Your Kids : Scripture, Stories, and Prayers You Can Share Together (USED)
Grace Fox, author and creator of "10-Minute Time Outs for Moms," uses real stories and inspiring prayers to lead families to the treasure chest of God's Word where they will uncover the riches of God's promises and the wonders of spending time together.
The welcoming, simple format provides all that a family needs: Clues to prayerful and peaceful living from the BiblePearls of wisdom for the dayThe treasure of understanding and applying godly principlesJewels of Scripture to hide in open heartsEncouragement to share the wealth of God's goodness
As kids and parents gather the bounty of God's truth, they will discover the treasure of sharing a faith-filled life.
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Used Unmotivated Child : Helping Your Underachiever Become a Successful Student (USED)
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Used Drumming to the Beat of Different Marchers: Finding the Rhythm for Differentiated Instruction (Revised) (USED)
The revised edition of Drumming to the Beat of Different Marchers features Dr. Debbie Silver's poetry, wisdom, and humor with the art of award-winning illustrator Peter H. Reynolds. Teachers and administrators will be inspired by Debbie’s poignant stories and thrilled with the practical advice as they learn about relevant research findings. A valuable discussion guide is included to help interested teams find the rhythm of the differentiated learners in their classrooms. Don't miss your opportunity to read this exciting new resource!
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Used Great Books about Things Kids Love (USED)
Most children want to read a book because it's about something they love or are curious about--dinosaurs, magic tricks, ballerinas, sports, secret codes, and a host of other topics. Now with this unique book, Kathleen Odean, current chair of the Newberry Award committee and author of Great Books for Girls and Great Books for Boys, makes it easy for parents and teachers to satisfy a child's individual cravings for good reading on any subject. Inside you'll discover
¸ More than 750 books divided into 55 categories, from Airplanes to Zoos
¸ Professional appraisals that are balanced, intelligent, and fun to read
¸ Stimulating book-related activities and helpful tips for parents
Whether the format is picture book, poetry, fiction, or nonfiction, here are wonderful selections like Why Does the Cat Do That? and Exploring the Titanic . . . tried and true characters, from the beloved aardvarks Arthur and D.W. to the hilarious Junie B. Jones and the courageous Harry Potter . . . new heroes and heroines to cheer for such as Katherine Paterson's Princess Miranda from The Wide-Awake Princess and the exciting Jack Black from Jack Black and the Ship of Thieves by Carol Hughes.
Great Books About Things Kids Love creates a book-rich environment in which the habit of reading can take hold and flourish for a lifetime.
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Used The A.D.D. Book: New Understandings, New Approaches to Parenting Your Child (1ST ed.) (USED)
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Used In Their Own Way: Discovering and Encouraging Your Child's Multiple Intelligences (Rev and Updated) (USED)
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