Cousin Camp(3/1) A Grandparent's Guide to Creating Fun, Faith, and Memories That Last by SusanAlexanderYates Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2020 by Revell ISBN-13: 978-0-8007-3820-4, ISBN: 0-8007-3820-9
"In a world where our families are more scattered than ever, true and lasting family connections are hard to forge and even harder to maintain--and they don't happen by accident. For grandparents who long to create a close-knit bond in their family, popular speaker and parenting expert Susan Alexander Yates has a revolutionary new book.Cousin Camp is an inspiring, practical book that outlines how grandparents can plan and host a camp. Gr ..."
"The bestselling author of And Then I Had Kids offers encouragement and guidance to parents of teens and preteens. Drawing from her experiences raising five teenagers, she offers parents a unique blend of insight, compassion, and advice. Yates empathizes with parents and, at the same time, helps them consider their teenagers' perspectives and needs."
Risky Faith Becoming Brave Enough to Trust the God Who Is Bigger Than Your World by SusanAlexanderYates Paperback, 222 Pages, Published 2016 by Loyal Arts Media ISBN-13: 978-1-929125-45-6, ISBN: 1-929125-45-3
"How can we walk in the faith that keeps us focused on God in the midst of the hard circumstances life never stops throwing in our path? Where do you find faith like that? Susan Yates takes readers on a journey of renewed understanding and vision to walk in the confidence of a God so much bigger than the challenges we often face. With Risky Faith you can move from defeat to victory, starting today."
One Devotional One Word, One Verse, One Thought for One Hundred Days by SusanAlexanderYates Paperback, 216 Pages, Published 2016 by Loyal Arts Media ISBN-13: 978-1-929125-47-0, ISBN: 1-929125-47-X
"In One Devotional, acclaimed author Susan Yates helps you to focus on character traits of our amazing God. She says, "It is so easy for our lives to become about me and my stuff. When this happens we lose perspective and our joy begins to evaporate. God delights in revealing himself to us. If we begin to walk through each day focusing on Him and His character we will gain a healthier perspective.""
"Parents of teens today face overwhelming challenges. Whether a model child out in a dangerous world or a rebellious maverick who's breaking mom and dad's hearts, every teen needs prayer. But where do parents start? Susan Yates offers parents a clear-cut and simple plan for praying for their teens. 31 Days of Prayer for My Teen helps parents focus on the needs of their teens and pray effectively for things like o moody, unloveable, or ..."
"With the help of their adult children, the Yates combine poignant personal experiences with scriptural principles that work in "Building a Home Full of Grace."
And Then I Had Kids(Updated) Encouragement for Mothers of Young Children by SusanAlexanderYates, Ingrid Trobisch Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2002 by Baker Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-6411-1, ISBN: 0-8010-6411-2
"Susan Alexander Yates is an author who has truly "been there." When her twin daughters were born, they joined siblings ages two, four, and seven. Through the challenges of raising those five young children, Susan realized the need for an honest, practical book that helps parents through that time of life. This new edition of the best-selling "And Then I Had Kids "contains guidance for dealing with common struggles such as discipline, p ..."
And Then I Had Teenagers Encouragement for Parents of Teens and Preteens by SusanAlexanderYates Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2001 by Baker Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-6366-4, ISBN: 0-8010-6366-3
"Susan Yates, best-selling author of And Then I Had Kids and How to Like the Ones You Love, now offers encouragement and guidance to parents of teens and preteens. Drawing from her experiences raising five teenagers, she offers parents a unique blend of stories, compassion, and advice. Yates empathizes with parents whose children struggle with communication, peer pressure, and faith--every parent of a teen!--while also considering teenag ..."
"John and Susan Yates have written extensively on the topic of family. More importantly, they have modeled, in their own lives, what it means to be a Christian family and maintain a loving, Christian home. With their five children (and their spouses), the Yateses have gathered together timeless snippets of wisdom and experience about all aspects of family life. A Home Full of Grace is a highly practical yet beautiful gift book that c ..."
"Susan Yates brings entertaining stories full of biblical truths and practical insights to And Then I Had Kids, a book of wisdom and encouragement for mothers struggling through the difficult years of child-rearing. A primer for the primary years of parenting."
"We cannot entertain the idea of escape in our marriages (although, if abuse is
going on, that must be dealt with). Instead we should view our marriage
commitment as permanent, and with that security no longer in question, we will
find that we will make a greater effort in building the marriage friendship.
Marriage therapist Dr. David Fenell recently completed a study of one hundred
and fifty couples, all of whom had been married mo ..."
"Between sibling rivalry, keeping children safe, and teaching their kids about Jesus, sometimes parents just want to scream for help! Well, help is here. Authors Susan Alexander Yates and daughter Allison Yates Gaskins are mothers themselves and know firsthand the worrisome responsibilities of child-rearing. As parents, they also know the importance of praying for and with their children, whether or not they know how or where to begin. W ..."
Character Matters!(Updated) Raising Kids with Values That Last by John W. Yates, SusanAlexanderYates Paperback, 206 Pages, Published 2002 by Baker Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-6410-4, ISBN: 0-8010-6410-4
"Strong, firm character does not develop automatically. This book helps families set and achieve the goals necessary for developing eight essential character traits: integrity, faith, a teachable spirit, a servant's heart, self-discipline, joy, compassion, and courage. The Yateses use stories and practical examples from their lives and the lives of their five children to show how character can be purposefully cultivated through the norma ..."
How to Like the Ones You Love Building Family Friendships for Life by SusanAlexanderYates Paperback, 239 Pages, Published 2000 by Baker Pub Group ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-6242-1, ISBN: 0-8010-6242-X
"Why dont you ever listen to me? Mom, he said shut up! I dont know where she is. She said shed be home at 11:00. Sound familiar? Sometimes the home front feels more like a battlefront. Yet its never too late for readers to transform their homes into peaceful places. Through commitment and creativity, a family can learn not only to love each other but actually like each other as well! Popular author and speaker Susan Alexander Yates candi ..."
"Parents. Siblings. Grandparents. In-laws. A variety of rewarding relationships within the family are just waiting to be developed. This practical resource is a powerful guide for getting started. Yates shows how, through commitment and creativity, a family can learn not only to love each other . . . they can actually like each other and be friends!"
"With refreshing honesty rooted in tried-and-true real life, John and Susan Yates share practical ways in which parents and children can grow together while parents teach and model the eight crucial elements of Christian character: integrity, faith, self-discipline, joy, compassion, courage, a teachable spirit and a servant's heart."
"Discover New Passion and Purpose after the Kids Leave HomeMany women approaching their empty-nest years do so with mixed emotions--feeling grief for what is no more but also excitement for what lies ahead. Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates are seasoned empty nesters, and they know firsthand the ups and downs, the uncertainty and challenges that accompany this new stage of life. Although Mom is a lifelong role, the job description changes s ..."
"Strong, firm character does not develop automatically. This book assists families in setting and achieving the goals necessary for developing eight essential character traits: integrity, faith, a teachable spirit, a servant's heart, self-discipline, joy, compassion, and courage. With refreshing honesty, John and Susan Yates share how parents and children can grow together in these qualities."
And Then I Had Kids Encouragement for Mothers of Young Children by SusanAlexanderYates Paperback, 280 Pages, Published 2016 by Loyal Arts Media ISBN-13: 978-1-929125-49-4, ISBN: 1-929125-49-6
"My expectations of family life before I had kids were so different from the reality that I eventually faced with five children in seven years, including twins. I used to be critical of moms whose children had runny noses. Why don't their mothers wipe their faces? I would wonder. I'd stare at a child in public whose hair looked like it had not been brushed in a week or whose clothes did not match... And then I had kids!"