Dannah Gresh

Be Prepared (Participant's Guide) Dannah Gresh

Jacket Description/Back: See Your Child Through God's EyesBeing a kid today is risky business. So is raising one. From Internet porn to drugs to eating disorders, the dangers kids face leave many parents panicked, overprotective, or defeated. But when the Creator of children looks at your family, He doesn't just see the challenges; He sees victory waiting to happen. In "Essentials of Parenting(TM) Be Prepared," you'll explore ways to help kids avoid risky behaviors and stand firm in a world that seems to be crumbling. It starts with a lively DVD presentation from some of today's top experts--Dannah Gresh, Dr. Archibald Hart, Dr. Juli Slattery, Ron Luce, Dr. Del Tackett, Dr. Bob Barnes, Jerusha Clark, Glenn Williams, Dr. Dena Cabrera, Dr. Michelle Anthony, Daniel Huerta, and Rebecca Hagelin. The adventure continues with this Participant's Guide--just what you need to apply that practical wisdom to "your" family. Here's what you'll find inside: Discussion questions to get you thinking and talking Creative exercises to help you better understand your child and yourself Scripture input to keep you on track Down-to-earth advice from experienced mentors "Next Step" activities for practicing what you've learnedProtecting your kids without overprotecting them takes more than good intentions. Whether you're studying as an individual, as a couple, or in a group, make sure you have what every mom and dad needs: the Essentials of Parenting. Great for individuals, couples, small groups, Sunday school classes, retreats, and community outreach events. This Participant's Guide to be used in conjunction with the " Essentials of Parenting: Be Prepared "DVD. Table of Contents: Welcome! -- 1. Protect or Prepare? -- 2. The Facts of Life and Other Fears -- 3. Preventing Disorders of Self-worth -- 4. High Tech, Low Standards -- 5. Teaching a True View -- 6. Don't Just Say No -- 7. The Power of a Parent -- Notes -- About Our DVD Presenters.

Contributor Bio:  Gresh, Dannah Dannah Gresh is an author, a speaker, and the creator of the Secret Keeper Girl live events. She has sold over 1.3 million books, including Six Ways to Keep the "Little" in Your Girl, A Girl's Guide to Best Friends and Mean Girls (coauthored with Suzy Weibel), 8 Great Dates for Moms and Daughters, the bestselling And the Bride Wore White, and Lies Young Women Believe (coauthored with Nancy Leigh DeMoss). She and her husband have a son and two daughters and live in Pennsylvania. www.purefreedom.org. Contributor Bio:  Barnes, Bob Bob Barnes and his wife, Emilie, are the founders of More Hours in My Day time-management seminars and coauthors of numerous books including Together Moments for Couples and 15-Minute Devotions for Couples. Bob is also the author of the popular 15 Minutes Alone with God for Men and 5-Minute Faith Builders for Men.