This book is a selection of short articles that appeared during a two year period as posts on the blog, goodenoughmothering.com. Author, Dr. Elaine Heffner, has been involved in parent education for many years. In this book she addresses many of the concerns of mothers in particular, and discusses many of the questions they ask her. The issues addressed here are divided into six categories: �Mother Worries�, �Developmental Steps�, �Conflicts�, �Feelings�, �About Parents� and �Social Pressures�. For example, �Mother Worries� includes such topics as the wish of mothers to be perfect, the guilt they feel about their handling of their children, and the anger that is aroused by children�s provocative behavior. �Developmental Steps� covers such topics as setting �User Friendly Limits� for children, their difficulties with transitions, and aggression. Dr. Heffner points up the role of parents in setting expectations that match children�s developmental capabilities at various stages. The focus is on parents� own ability to help children over what she calls �bumps� in development. The section on �Conflicts� discusses the confrontations that arise between parents and children due to the conflict between the wishes and needs of each. An understanding of these differences is offered as a means of helping to avoid or resolve such conflicts. The section on �Feelings� points up the feelings that children stir-up in parents which are a significant factor in the confrontations that arise. The ways in which parents can address children�s feelings is also addressed. The sections �About Parents� and �Social Pressures� discusses many of the criticisms that have been leveled at parents in recent years, much of it based on developmental research, and points out the many areas in which parents need to feel comfortable using their own judgment. The book offers parents new ways in which to understand their children which can help them answer many of their own questions. Understanding, not prescriptive advice is the underlying theme of the book.

This book is a selection of short articles that appeared during a two year period as posts on the blog, goodenoughmothering.com. Author, Dr. Elaine Heffner, has been involved in parent education for many years. In this book she addresses many of the concerns of mothers in particular, and discusses many of the questions they ask her. The issues addressed here are divided into six categories: �Mother Worries�, �Developmental Steps�, �Conflicts�, �Feelings�, �About Parents� and �Social Pressures�. For example, �Mother Worries� includes such topics as the wish of mothers to be perfect, the guilt they feel about their handling of their children, and the anger that is aroused by children�s provocative behavior. �Developmental Steps� covers such topics as setting �User Friendly Limits� for children, their difficulties with transitions, and aggression. Dr. Heffner points up the role of parents in setting expectations that match children�s developmental capabilities at various stages. The focus is on parents� own ability to help children over what she calls �bumps� in development. The section on �Conflicts� discusses the confrontations that arise between parents and children due to the conflict between the wishes and needs of each. An understanding of these differences is offered as a means of helping to avoid or resolve such conflicts. The section on �Feelings� points up the feelings that children stir-up in parents which are a significant factor in the confrontations that arise. The ways in which parents can address children�s feelings is also addressed. The sections �About Parents� and �Social Pressures� discusses many of the criticisms that have been leveled at parents in recent years, much of it based on developmental research, and points out the many areas in which parents need to feel comfortable using their own judgment. The book offers parents new ways in which to understand their children which can help them answer many of their own questions. Understanding, not prescriptive advice is the underlying theme of the book.

This book is a selection of short articles that appeared during a two year period as posts on the blog, goodenoughmothering.com. Author, Dr. Elaine Heffner, has been involved in parent education for many years. In this book she addresses many of the concerns of mothers in particular, and discusses many of the questions they ask her. The issues addressed here are divided into six categories: �Mother Worries�, �Developmental Steps�, �Conflicts�, �Feelings�, �About Parents� and �Social Pressures�. For example, �Mother Worries� includes such topics as the wish of mothers to be perfect, the guilt they feel about their handling of their children, and the anger that is aroused by children�s provocative behavior. �Developmental Steps� covers such topics as setting �User Friendly Limits� for children, their difficulties with transitions, and aggression. Dr. Heffner points up the role of parents in setting expectations that match children�s developmental capabilities at various stages. The focus is on parents� own ability to help children over what she calls �bumps� in development. The section on �Conflicts� discusses the confrontations that arise between parents and children due to the conflict between the wishes and needs of each. An understanding of these differences is offered as a means of helping to avoid or resolve such conflicts. The section on �Feelings� points up the feelings that children stir-up in parents which are a significant factor in the confrontations that arise. The ways in which parents can address children�s feelings is also addressed. The sections �About Parents� and �Social Pressures� discusses many of the criticisms that have been leveled at parents in recent years, much of it based on developmental research, and points out the many areas in which parents need to feel comfortable using their own judgment. The book offers parents new ways in which to understand their children which can help them answer many of their own questions. Understanding, not prescriptive advice is the underlying theme of the book.

To all who value the preciousness of raising a life and the significance of contributing to this planet this book is a must read. Everything God created has a functional benefit for humanity and the environment; as His Image bearers, we are indicted to make a responsible contribution to benefit our community, society and even the world. This is a timely reading adventure into the inner world of parenting, a conscientious pilgrimage, that affords a pragmatic and spiritual excursion, providing fundamental and proactive guidelines to benefit aspiring, functioning, separated, estranged parents and grandparents for the next generation of offspring.

To all who value the preciousness of raising a life and the significance of contributing to this planet this book is a must read. Everything God created has a functional benefit for humanity and the environment; as His Image bearers, we are indicted to make a responsible contribution to benefit our community, society and even the world. This is a timely reading adventure into the inner world of parenting, a conscientious pilgrimage, that affords a pragmatic and spiritual excursion, providing fundamental and proactive guidelines to benefit aspiring, functioning, separated, estranged parents and grandparents for the next generation of offspring.

To all who value the preciousness of raising a life and the significance of contributing to this planet this book is a must read. Everything God created has a functional benefit for humanity and the environment; as His Image bearers, we are indicted to make a responsible contribution to benefit our community, society and even the world. This is a timely reading adventure into the inner world of parenting, a conscientious pilgrimage, that affords a pragmatic and spiritual excursion, providing fundamental and proactive guidelines to benefit aspiring, functioning, separated, estranged parents and grandparents for the next generation of offspring.

The one thing that will always remain the same is that many young men will father children and brag that they are men, when in reality they are still boys who have yet to grow up. Then there are the few who will acknowledge that they are the father and go no further with the financial responsibilities and leave it at that. But then you find the rarest few as in my stepson, who is still a young man of 20, yet has taken on the responsibilities of not only being a good husband but a great dad.

His love for his little girl is a wonderful thing to see. The smile on her face when she sees her dad and the laughter they both share. With her father's love of sports, she will know more than most boys, she will be tall, like her dad, and beautiful like her mom.

My stepson is wonderful to his family and he will carry on and share his love even more when his new daughter enters the world. The love that he will share will have plenty of laughter with it.

The one thing that will always remain the same is that many young men will father children and brag that they are men, when in reality they are still boys who have yet to grow up. Then there are the few who will acknowledge that they are the father and go no further with the financial responsibilities and leave it at that. But then you find the rarest few as in my stepson, who is still a young man of 20, yet has taken on the responsibilities of not only being a good husband but a great dad.

His love for his little girl is a wonderful thing to see. The smile on her face when she sees her dad and the laughter they both share. With her father's love of sports, she will know more than most boys, she will be tall, like her dad, and beautiful like her mom.

My stepson is wonderful to his family and he will carry on and share his love even more when his new daughter enters the world. The love that he will share will have plenty of laughter with it.

Imitating the Fatherhood of God is a semi-autobiographical journey through a young, single father's quest to learn how to be a great parent without a solid point of reference from his early years. This dilemma became most evident upon his turning his life over to Christ and realizing the depth and breadth of the responsibility. Drawing from scriptural references, he explores a wide variety of life situations that many parents face, but all too often feel lost in how to deal with. This work chronicles how he used biblical principles to overcome hurdles common to single parents and married parents as well.

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A Book on Fatherhood Revealing the Consequences of Fatherless Homes

Statistics, provided by US D.H.H.S., Bureau of Census, show that 85% of all youths sitting in prisons, 63% of youth suicides, 90% of all homeless and runaway children; and 85% of all children that exhibit behavioral disorders come from fatherless homes. These are only few of the depressing truths and information caused by this situation. Author Keith G. Walker shares his own personal struggles from living a life without a father – to trying to save his sons from a similar fate. In his engrossing book, Father’s Dey, readers will discover how he lived such a complicated life at such a young age and how he made it through.

Why do these things occur and how could these issues be addressed?

“I feel there is a great disparity when it comes to fathers gaining custody of their children and want to bring this problem to the attention of the public so that changes can be made, giving fathers an even playing field,” Walker says.

In Father's Dey, readers will follow the story of a young man who grew up without his parents, lived with several different relatives, and despite the low odds of surviving, he goes on to do great things and become very successful and a good example to others in similar situations. Walker has written two fictitious chapters which show what has happened with others and what can happen – depicting situations and outcomes where no one wins. This book is an eye-opening instrument that would enlighten readers about the value of family, the essence of parental love, and the importance of parental guidance and presence in their children’s growing up years.

Filled with real life events common to many families throughout the world, suffused with intense emotions, and dashed with indispensable insights on fatherhood and family rearing, Father’s Dey is an interesting and inspirational read everyone will find fascinating and revealing.

A Book on Fatherhood Revealing the Consequences of Fatherless Homes

Statistics, provided by US D.H.H.S., Bureau of Census, show that 85% of all youths sitting in prisons, 63% of youth suicides, 90% of all homeless and runaway children; and 85% of all children that exhibit behavioral disorders come from fatherless homes. These are only few of the depressing truths and information caused by this situation. Author Keith G. Walker shares his own personal struggles from living a life without a father – to trying to save his sons from a similar fate. In his engrossing book, Father’s Dey, readers will discover how he lived such a complicated life at such a young age and how he made it through.

Why do these things occur and how could these issues be addressed?

“I feel there is a great disparity when it comes to fathers gaining custody of their children and want to bring this problem to the attention of the public so that changes can be made, giving fathers an even playing field,” Walker says.

In Father's Dey, readers will follow the story of a young man who grew up without his parents, lived with several different relatives, and despite the low odds of surviving, he goes on to do great things and become very successful and a good example to others in similar situations. Walker has written two fictitious chapters which show what has happened with others and what can happen – depicting situations and outcomes where no one wins. This book is an eye-opening instrument that would enlighten readers about the value of family, the essence of parental love, and the importance of parental guidance and presence in their children’s growing up years.

Filled with real life events common to many families throughout the world, suffused with intense emotions, and dashed with indispensable insights on fatherhood and family rearing, Father’s Dey is an interesting and inspirational read everyone will find fascinating and revealing.

A Book on Fatherhood Revealing the Consequences of Fatherless Homes

Statistics, provided by US D.H.H.S., Bureau of Census, show that 85% of all youths sitting in prisons, 63% of youth suicides, 90% of all homeless and runaway children; and 85% of all children that exhibit behavioral disorders come from fatherless homes. These are only few of the depressing truths and information caused by this situation. Author Keith G. Walker shares his own personal struggles from living a life without a father – to trying to save his sons from a similar fate. In his engrossing book, Father’s Dey, readers will discover how he lived such a complicated life at such a young age and how he made it through.

Why do these things occur and how could these issues be addressed?

“I feel there is a great disparity when it comes to fathers gaining custody of their children and want to bring this problem to the attention of the public so that changes can be made, giving fathers an even playing field,” Walker says.

In Father's Dey, readers will follow the story of a young man who grew up without his parents, lived with several different relatives, and despite the low odds of surviving, he goes on to do great things and become very successful and a good example to others in similar situations. Walker has written two fictitious chapters which show what has happened with others and what can happen – depicting situations and outcomes where no one wins. This book is an eye-opening instrument that would enlighten readers about the value of family, the essence of parental love, and the importance of parental guidance and presence in their children’s growing up years.

Filled with real life events common to many families throughout the world, suffused with intense emotions, and dashed with indispensable insights on fatherhood and family rearing, Father’s Dey is an interesting and inspirational read everyone will find fascinating and revealing.

The Decision A Father Makes To Save His Children. When tragedy occurs: A misguided father struggles as he witness first hand what mothers do to raise a child. After many years of marriage and two children, a man divorces his wife when he decides that his needs were not being met. He thought he could still fulfill his fatherly responsibility, providing for the family financially, and get the love he deserved. He did not understand why his wife shared none of her attention with him after a long day or week after work. The mother didn’t appreciate the idea of raise the children without any input for the father as he spends all his time focusing on money and ignores what she what her needs are. She wanted him to help take responsibility and raising his children as well, by doing what she does to raise and child. Instead, he only played games with his children, and demanded her affection later. They disagreed about their roles in the marriage. Soon, those disagreements will seem petty when the family’s world changes, and this father has to make a decision that will change the lives of his children forever.