BooksALatte » parents http://booksalatte.com Books, Blogs, and Blessings Thu, 17 May 2012 17:05:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Copyright © BooksALatte 2010 takielabynum@gmail.com (BooksALatte) takielabynum@gmail.com (BooksALatte) 1440 http://booksalatte.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg BooksALatte http://booksalatte.com 144 144 Books, Blogs, and Blessings BooksALatte BooksALatte takielabynum@gmail.com no no Interview with Debra Beck http://booksalatte.com/2011/09/09/interview-with-debra-beck/ http://booksalatte.com/2011/09/09/interview-with-debra-beck/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:40:39 +0000 admin http://booksalatte.com/?p=2300 I had an awesome interview with Debra Beck author of My Feet Aren’t Ugly.  Debra has been a devoted mentor for teenage girls and also their parents for over a decade. (I know, she looks like she is in her twenties, righ?!) She speaks around the country to girls encouraging and empowering them in areas of self-esteem, self-control, and self-image. In addition to that she educates their parents on how to communicate with their girls.

Find out more about Debra Beck and My Feet Aren’t Ugly Revised and Updated Edition by visiting: Empowered Teens and Parents

My Feet Aren’t Ugly is now REVISED and UPDATED with an additional 60 pages! If you have a teen girl in your life, whether she’s a daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, or friend, this book is a MUST have for her!

If a young lady in your life sometimes feel like other girls are prettier, more trendy, more popular, or if she ever feels bad about herself, she needs this book!

In this funny, honest book, teen expert and mentor Debra Beck provides in-depth examples and exercises to develop the tools you need for self-confidence. Learn to have fulfilling relationships, make good decisions for yourself, respect yourself and others all while learning to love yourself for who you are: fearfully and wonderfully made says God!

The book’s catchy title, My Feet Aren’t Ugly, was born of an incident from Beck’s youth: “When I was fifteen years old, I was standing out in front of my house talking to a guy I was crazy about. It was a hot summer day and I was in shorts and bare feet. All of a sudden I noticed he was staring at my feet. He said, ‘You have the ugliest feet I have ever seen! You should never go barefoot.’ I didn’t go barefoot for a long time. I knew that my feet maybe were a little wide but they didn’t seem
ugly to me until then. From then on, I was self-conscious about my ugly feet. When my girlfriends were buying cute, strappy sandals, I was buying sneakers. It took years for me to realize that my feet really aren’t ugly. To me, this is a fitting example of what it is like to be a teen girl.” Part road map, part mentor-in-a-book, My Feet Aren’t Ugly may be the best friend a teen girl ever had. With expert guide
Debra Beck leading the way, teen girls everywhere will learn how to turn those formative years into transformative years.

]]> http://booksalatte.com/2011/09/09/interview-with-debra-beck/feed/ 0 0:29:17 I had an awesome interview with Debra Beck author of My Feet Aren’t Ugly.  Debra has been a devoted mentor for teenage girls and also their parents for over a decade. (I know, she looks like she is in her twenties, righ?!) She speaks around t[...] I had an awesome interview with Debra Beck author of My Feet Aren’t Ugly.  Debra has been a devoted mentor for teenage girls and also their parents for over a decade. (I know, she looks like she is in her twenties, righ?!) She speaks around the country to girls encouraging and empowering them in areas of self-esteem, self-control, and self-image. In addition to that she educates their parents on how to communicate with their girls. Find out more about Debra Beck and My Feet Aren’t Ugly Revised and Updated Edition by visiting: Empowered Teens and Parents My Feet Aren’t Ugly is now REVISED and UPDATED with an additional 60 pages! If you have a teen girl in your life, whether she’s a daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, or friend, this book is a MUST have for her! If a young lady in your life sometimes feel like other girls are prettier, more trendy, more popular, or if she ever feels bad about herself, she needs this book! In this funny, honest book, teen expert and mentor Debra Beck provides in-depth examples and exercises to develop the tools you need for self-confidence. Learn to have fulfilling relationships, make good decisions for yourself, respect yourself and others all while learning to love yourself for who you are: fearfully and wonderfully made says God! The book’s catchy title, My Feet Aren’t Ugly, was born of an incident from Beck’s youth: “When I was fifteen years old, I was standing out in front of my house talking to a guy I was crazy about. It was a hot summer day and I was in shorts and bare feet. All of a sudden I noticed he was staring at my feet. He said, ‘You have the ugliest feet I have ever seen! You should never go barefoot.’ I didn’t go barefoot for a long time. I knew that my feet maybe were a little wide but they didn’t seem ugly to me until then. From then on, I was self-conscious about my ugly feet. When my girlfriends were buying cute, strappy sandals, I was buying sneakers. It took years for me to realize that my feet really aren’t ugly. To me, this is a fitting example of what it is like to be a teen girl.” Part road map, part mentor-in-a-book, My Feet Aren’t Ugly may be the best friend a teen girl ever had. With expert guide Debra Beck leading the way, teen girls everywhere will learn how to turn those formative years into transformative years. takielabynum@gmail.com no no Youthwork http://booksalatte.com/2010/01/15/youthwork/ http://booksalatte.com/2010/01/15/youthwork/#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:55:06 +0000 admin http://booksalatte.com/?p=1263 You are what students need.

Why would a hard-partying senior land in Pakistan as a missionary? Or a discourages, cut-from-three-teams freshman pioneer a sports ministry that reaches thousands with the gospel? It’s the same reason we see frozen hearts thawed, wounded souls healed, young leaders mentored, and searching minds grounded in faith–every year. Its because people like you choose to love our students in Jesus’ name.

You can make a life-changing difference in the lives of students. No Professional degrees are required and no special gifting is necessary. It’s all about God using your influence.

Whether you’re a full-time youth worker, parent, or volunteer, you;ll find this fast-paced guidebook packed with stories and ideas on:

  • disciplining students
  • running life-changing trips
  • investing based on your passion and gifting
  • recruiting and training partners
  • dealing with crisis
  • enlisting an army of prayer warriors
  • sponsoring groups
  • starting conversations with students
  • raising money
  • breaking thought the “I don’t want your attention” facade
  • protecting your own soul and family inspiring church-wide support

Ideal for training volunteers, strengthening your group, or launching a new ministry, YOUthwork delivers decades of experience packaged for immediate application. Make sure everyone who works with students has a copy and watch God use your influence to change lives.

]]> http://booksalatte.com/2010/01/15/youthwork/feed/ 0 A Different Dream for My Child http://booksalatte.com/2009/10/08/a-different-dream-for-my-child/ http://booksalatte.com/2009/10/08/a-different-dream-for-my-child/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:30 +0000 admin http://booksalatte.com/?p=991

Are you the parent of a special needs child or do you know someone who can benefit from this book? You can be automatically entered to win a free copy by posting a comment below!

(Discovery House Publishers)

I had the opportunity to interview the author of A Different Dream for My Child, Jolene Philo. Jolene and I shared memories, struggles, and tears in this heartfelt interview, that seemed more like a conversation between friends.

She is a breath of fresh air to parents who have chronically or critically ill children. Jolene has experienced first hand the pangs of caring for a child who has serious medical needs. Who better to reach out to parents and offer encouragement and hope than a mother who has wept as the diagnosis of her child’s condition penetrated her heart.

The resources, inspiration, and comfort available within the pages of this book left me with only one thought…my family and I needed this book when we were faced with the uncertainties of the uncharted territory of our special needs baby. What a great tool for parents who are in similar situations.

Many thank you’s to Jolene for having the courage to write this book that will shine light on the dark and scary place of parenting a special needs child.

Listen in as Jolene shares her story.

Author bio: Jolene Philo has been a teacher for 25 years and has published numerous articles on parenting a special needs child and preparing children for a hospital stay. She is a regular contributor to a regional monthly wormen’s magazine, has spoken to MOPS groups, and is a commentator for Iowa Public Radio’s “Iowa Voices.” She and her husband have two children and live in Boone, Iowa. To learn more about her visit www.JolenePhilo.com or www.DifferentDream.com.

]]> http://booksalatte.com/2009/10/08/a-different-dream-for-my-child/feed/ 1 0:00:01 Are you the parent of a special needs child or do you know someone who can benefit from this book? You can be automatically entered to win a free copy by posting a comment below! (Discovery House Publishers) I had the opportunity to interview the [...] Are you the parent of a special needs child or do you know someone who can benefit from this book? You can be automatically entered to win a free copy by posting a comment below! (Discovery House Publishers) I had the opportunity to interview the author of A Different Dream for My Child, Jolene Philo. Jolene and I shared memories, struggles, and tears in this heartfelt interview, that seemed more like a conversation between friends. She is a breath of fresh air to parents who have chronically or critically ill children. Jolene has experienced first hand the pangs of caring for a child who has serious medical needs. Who better to reach out to parents and offer encouragement and hope than a mother who has wept as the diagnosis of her child’s condition penetrated her heart. The resources, inspiration, and comfort available within the pages of this book left me with only one thought…my family and I needed this book when we were faced with the uncertainties of the uncharted territory of our special needs baby. What a great tool for parents who are in similar situations. Many thank you’s to Jolene for having the courage to write this book that will shine light on the dark and scary place of parenting a special needs child. Listen in as Jolene shares her story. Author bio: Jolene Philo has been a teacher for 25 years and has published numerous articles on parenting a special needs child and preparing children for a hospital stay. She is a regular contributor to a regional monthly wormen’s magazine, has spoken to MOPS groups, and is a commentator for Iowa Public Radio’s “Iowa Voices.” She and her husband have two children and live in Boone, Iowa. To learn more about her visit www.JolenePhilo.com or www.DifferentDream.com. GIVEAWAY, Reviews takielabynum@gmail.com no no Book Lovers, Writers, Educators, and Parents! http://booksalatte.com/2009/07/09/book-lovers-writers-educators-and-parents/ http://booksalatte.com/2009/07/09/book-lovers-writers-educators-and-parents/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:57:19 +0000 admin http://booksalatte.com/?p=694 As a book lover and professional reviewer, I’ve always tried to find ways to increase my reading speed without diminishing my comprehension skills. Well ladies and gentlemen I have found a program that helps me to do just that!

Beyond Speed Reading - Learn Effective Speed Reading with The Literacy Company and The Reader's Edge

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(and not to mention the retention of comprehension:)
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The Reader’s Edge has developed a universal program that not only adults can use but children as well. This program breaks  educational barriers because it can be used by kindergartens as well as college students. Parents can use it at home as a fun and educational replacement to video games. Teachers can use it to help their students reading and comprehension skills excel. Writers and books lovers can use it to achieve personal goals and accomplishments. This program is interactive, challenging, and rewarding, every person could benefit from The Reader’s Edge.

I had an opportunity to interview the CEO of The Reader’s Edge, Dick Sutz. He is an intelligent guy who thoroughly explained the intricacies of the program and how it works.

Listen to our interview…

]]> http://booksalatte.com/2009/07/09/book-lovers-writers-educators-and-parents/feed/ 0 0:00:01 As a book lover and professional reviewer, I’ve always tried to find ways to increase my reading speed without diminishing my comprehension skills. Well ladies and gentlemen I have found a program that helps me to do just that! To read with s[...] As a book lover and professional reviewer, I’ve always tried to find ways to increase my reading speed without diminishing my comprehension skills. Well ladies and gentlemen I have found a program that helps me to do just that! To read with speed… (and not to mention the retention of comprehension:) …is indeed a surefire way to succeed! The Reader’s Edge has developed a universal program that not only adults can use but children as well. This program breaks  educational barriers because it can be used by kindergartens as well as college students. Parents can use it at home as a fun and educational replacement to video games. Teachers can use it to help their students reading and comprehension skills excel. Writers and books lovers can use it to achieve personal goals and accomplishments. This program is interactive, challenging, and rewarding, every person could benefit from The Reader’s Edge. I had an opportunity to interview the CEO of The Reader’s Edge, Dick Sutz. He is an intelligent guy who thoroughly explained the intricacies of the program and how it works. Listen to our interview… Articles, Product takielabynum@gmail.com no no