I had an awesome opportunity last week to speak with best selling author and international speaker, Gary Thomas, who wrote bestseller Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage To Make Us Holy Instead Of Happy?, which still remains as his most successful book. Mr. Thomas is the author of at least thirteen books, a couple of which rank on my all-time favorites list. Learn … [Read more...]
4 Books to Make Your Marriage Better, Tighter and Smoother
My husband Don and I have been married for 17 years, however, the first 15 were awfully tumultuous. We argued all the time and just could not get along. I now realize that I went into marriage thinking I would be a glorified girlfriend and that my husband would love me unconditionally until “death did we part.” That lasted all of three weeks. That’s it. The honeymoon and my … [Read more...]
Five Books that Have Made Me a Better Mom
By Chandra Sparks Splond Have you ever had one of those days where you feel you are lacking as a parent? Maybe the baby won’t stop crying and you can’t figure out why or you’re trying to have a conversation you never imagined having with your tween or you’re telling your teen she needs to stay in school, knowing you never finished your degree. Some days it would be easier … [Read more...]
5 Great Books that Every Christian Wife Should Read
By: Chandra Sparks Splond Since becoming a wife in 2012, one of my goals is to learn everything there is to know about Gregory, the man with whom I will spend the rest of my life. In short, I’m working on my PhD in Gregory. I want to become an expert in anything that has to do with my husband. I want to not only understand his likes and dislikes, but I want to gain a … [Read more...]
Why I Read to My Infant Son
Since becoming a first time mother in January, I knew that I had a miraculous opportunity to love and raise a gift from God. I also knew the extra special care and attention I would need to place on building my son’s self-esteem. Hardly a week goes by where a negative image in the media isn’t being played out, images that could create the narrative for my son’s outlook on life … [Read more...]
New Book For Moms By Moms Shares How To Stress Less And Love Your Life More
Over on my blog, I (Tara, managing editor of BMWK) declared 2012 to be the year that I would help other mothers become more self-sufficient and financially independent. Who doesn't want to make a little bit of extra cash, right? One of the ways we're building together is through the publication of multiple ebooks. The set-up? Several moms contribute their stories to the … [Read more...]
First Lady Michelle Obama to Release First Book: American Grown
On April 10, 2012 First Lady Michelle Obama will release her first book American Grown: How the White House Kitchen Garden Inspires Families, Schools, and Communities in both digital and print formats. From Random House: The book, Mrs. Obama's first, will be issued simultaneously in print and digital editions. The print edition will be a gorgeously illustrated four-color … [Read more...]
Blended Families Week: My Favorite Blended Family Resources
We found the following blended family statistics over at The Bonded Family.com 2,100 new blended families are formed EVERY DAY in America Over 65% of Americans are now a stepparent, a stepchild, a stepsibling, step-grandparent or touched directly by a stepfamily scenario By 2010, blended families/step-families will be the most common form of family in America 82% … [Read more...]
The North Paran Book Buzzlist: 6 Books for Your Kids to Read Before School Starts
The last few days or weeks of summer vacation can be brutal for both parents and kids. The excitement of summer's early days are long over, the summer camps are done, the thrill of idle time has dissipated and, if you caught your kids in a moment of weakness you might even get them to admit that they can't wait to get back to school. They stumble around the house wearing that … [Read more...]
11 Intelligent Ways To Save on Textbooks Without The Bookstore
Textbook prices tend to rise at four times the rate of inflation for an average of $900 per year. It doesn't take a college education to figure out there are alternatives to traditional outlets, but incoming freshmen don't always know the ropes. Here are 11 ways to save this fall -- none of which include shopping at the college bookstore. 1. Wait Until After You've Seen the … [Read more...]
5 Books To Repair & Strengthen Your Marriage
As promised on last night's weekly Twitter #Marriagechat (every Wednesday at 9PM EST) over the next few days we're going to provide you with some resources that will repair and strengthen your marriage. We're starting off the series by sharing some of our favorite marriage books. BOOKS: The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman Description: Marriage should be based on … [Read more...]
DAD: As Easy As A, B, C! by Eric Payne: Now Available on Amazon
Eric Payne's 3rd book is no-nonsense common sense for DAD (and Mom too). It's a potent literary workout for any parent looking to step up their game with their kids and with themselves. It features a glowing foreword by Black And Married With Kids very own, Lamar Tyler! Black & Married: Why did you want to write a book on fatherhood? EP: For a long time I've wanted to … [Read more...]
Buy A Book, Give A Book: New Site Launches To Help Black Children Gain Access to Literature
With the launch of an exciting new black book site called NorthParan.com, book buyers will be given a chance to do some good while doing some shopping. For every book purchased on the site, NorthParan.com will donate a book to a black child in need. The site boasts the most comprehensive collection of black books and black authors ever compiled on the web. Researchers … [Read more...]