Child Marriage

What if the answers to life aren't always black and white? Jill Reed thinks she knows it all, and as the advice columnist for her high school newspaper, she gets to share her wisdom on a weekly basis. She handles questions about everything from dating to choosing the right nail polish, and with the exception of a few bullies, everyone respects her opinion. But when life throws her some curves she can't handle, she realizes she knows a whole less than she thought she did, and she'll need to ask others for their advice so she can make it through.

Do you know your child's 9 needs? The love you have for your children can give them a foundation for life - provided you show it in the ways they need most. Using a child's language of love, you'll learn how to meet your child's 9 needs for security, play, affirmation, guidance, family, discipline, respect, independence, and hope. Elisa Morgan and Carol Kuykendall are president and vice president of communication ministries for MOPS International Inc, a Denver-based organization dedicated to nurturing mothers of preschoolers.

In real life, people make both good and bad decisions. Bad ones often cycle back to bite us when we least expect it. And sometimes people feel forced to make decisions contrary to their desires and beliefs. When Claudia Goodwin's father issues an edict--you'll marry David Van Buren so I can merge our two companies--naturally she balks. That's where the bad decisions begin, especially when she learns she's pregnant by David's brother. In a moment of panic, she gives up the baby for adoption, believing that, in 1954, it's best for him to grow up with two loving parents.Then she spends the ...

When Pinky discovers that Rex is away for the day, his disappointment quickly turns to loneliness. None of the usual things seem any fun without Rex. Realizing how much he misses her, Pinky comes up with a solution to ensure that they will never be apart again. It is a wedding to remember. Rex, the bride, looks beautiful in a long white sheet. Pinky, the groom, is dapper wearing his best pink tie. And they are to be married by Pretzel, Pinky’s stuffed pig. They’ve even written their own vows—in the form of a knock-knock joke. Wait a minute! Does this mean they’ll have to kiss?

Coco is the youngest of the Tanberry sisters, but she's as headstrong as any of them. Coco is crazy about animals and loves her riding lessons. When Caramel, her favourite pony at the stables, is sold, Coco scopes out the new owner - and she's not happy about what she discovers. With big sister Honey going off at the deep end and Summer only just recovering from her eating disorder, there's no-one at Tanglewood to help Coco out. Can Coco save Caramel alone - or will a new friend help her?

In Parenting for Success, you will learn systems to cover everything from waking up in the morning, to principle-based training, to a joyous bedtime routine that will bring the irreplaceable joy of great parenting.

Italy, the late 80s. Leda is a bookish 10-year-old tomboy. Her life turns upside down when shady Nico moves to the North from Sicily. Determined not to let the bully ruin her life, Leda is dragged through a tornado of adventures that will transform both kids in the face of first crushes, weird adults, and family drama... This humorous and insightful coming of age tale will show you the Italy you never imagined, an exhilarating mix of sensuality, religion, and superstition set against the gorgeous backdrop of the serene countryside, the Alps, and the enchanting Island of Sardinia.

Parenting is a wonderfully fulfilling journey that comes with its own set of challenges. For one, have you ever reached that point when you felt like you’re already at the end of your rope? If so, then you should know that you aren’t alone. This is a common situation stressed parents experience when they are faced with difficult situations. Much as we want to avoid stress altogether, this isn’t possible because stress is a part of all our lives.

Vernice is a single mother of a high school senior about to go to college on a full athletic scholarship. Vernice and her son live in windy Chicago going about their daily lives. Vernice works hard at her job striving to get ahead and be promoted. David, Jr. works hard at school wanting to make his mother proud and himself independent. They attend church and very active on a local and national level. Vernice would love to meet a very nice, Christian man and eventually remarry. Her son's father wasn't a good father so a stepfather is unnecessary but with her son almost grown, her only desire...

Thirty-seven-year-old Elayna Leopold used to be a New York magazine editor, until she and her young family moved to suburban New Jersey. Two years ago, the death of an infant son sent her into a deep depression, a darkness that begins to lift in the company of a handsome, unattached neighbor. As she fights yearnings that could destroy everything that gives her life shape, a threat to her young daughter's welfare emerges from an unlikely source.

Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights, and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that ...

I'm Lucy Rose and here's the thing about me: I am eight and according to my grandfather I have the kind of life that is called eventful, which means NOT boring. According to my mom and my grandmother I'm what they call a handful. And according to my dad I am one smart cookie.

Dr. Susan Mossman Riva was adopted in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1963. In 1995, she sought the help of the Nebraska Children's Home to find her birthmother, leading to the discover of her birth family in 1996. Miraculously, her search and reunion coincided with her biologicals sister's search. The awe and joy of homecoming brought her to the realization that synchronicity acts as a guidepost, repairing relational brokenness. The divine timing of their reunion happened months before their biological, maternal grandmother died.

One of the things that can cause problems in a family and marriage is when parents are out of alignment with each other...which can be a cause of inconsistency, heated discussions, and confusion that can ultimately end up hurting your kids. So, what’s the solution to this? Being good parents together. Being in perfect alignment with each other when it comes to your most important job on this planet: parenting your kids. This book will show you exactly how to do that.

These delightful stories capture the very essence of India. These stories are set in both the rustic setting of laid back villages, where time has almost stopped, and in the modern settings of cities, where everyone is in a hurry to reach somewhere, yesterday. Simple stories, simple ideas, simple thoughts remind one of the simple life that once existed and is now more and more getting lost as we are drawn inexorably into the speedy web of things.

Natalie Rausch said she'd die for a chance to meet DJ Crazy Todd, but she didn't mean to be literal. A bitter divorce shattered her family and turned her into a 13-year-old weapon in the hands of two people who want nothing more than to destroy each other. Once an accelerated student looking at early college, Natalie let anger at her parents lead her down a desperate path of self-destruction. No amount of rebellion gets her mom or dad's attention - or stitches up the hole inside her where love used to be.

Michael Gagné once viewed God remotely, knowing him only as he might a sports figure. The turning point came when Michael became a parent. The trials, tribulations, and joys of his own children became the lens through which this dad recognized God as his own true parent and source of being, bringing purpose to life. Finally, he saw how God wanted to spend time with him. Michael now knew that every situation in life was a bridge to better build an understanding of God's love and desire for him.

Three fun-loving Anglo-Asian sisters rule the roost since their mom died. They’ve got a reputation at school for being the coolest babes in town, and what they don’t need is an interfering Auntie-ji from India cramping their style. The girls decide the only way out of the problem is an arranged marriage - for their auntie.

Este livro aborda um tema mais comum do que se imagina na vida de crianças e adolescentes: a separação dos pais. São narradas sete histórias baseadas em fatos reais, que por meio de um ponto em comum, se entrelaçam. Renato, um dos personagens principais não se conforma com a separação dos pais, e Flavinha, sua amiga, ajuda-o mostrando que ele não está sozinho nessa situação, e a partir daí, os dois saem em busca de histórias que sejam semelhantes a dele. Através de suas descobertas, o personagem passa a entender que por mais impossível que pareça, toda história pode ter um final feliz.

Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights, and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that ...