Books for Parents
by
Patricia H. Rushford
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Books for Parents by Patricia H. Rushford
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Featuring the newly packaged version of . . .
What Kids Need Most in a Mom
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Refreshing, challenging, and
encouraging. A memorable walk through the seasons of motherhood. What Kids
Need Most in a Mom will help you enjoy the exhilarating, exhausting, and
rewarding adventure of being a mother. "Excellent!
A classic."
Spire, $5.99 ISBN: 0-8007-5294-5 - 3nd Edition
Over 100,000 copies sold!
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It Shouldn't Hurt to Be a Kid Explores how and why children are broken. Parents
and caregivers will learn how to give hurting children the encouragement,
attention, education, and love they need to become healthy, well-adjusted
adults. Previously: The Jack & Jill Syndrome: Healing for Broken Children |
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Have You Hugged Your Teenager Today Would you even want to? Teens have always given
their parents cause for concern today more than ever. Here is a six point
strategy for maximizing love and minimizing guilt as you parent your teen.
This book is out of print, but used copies may be found on the internet. |
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The help, hope and cope book for people who care about older people.
Caring for Your Elderly Parents is a resource guide designed to
help adult children and care givers provide the best possible physical,
emotional, social and spiritual care available to the aging. (Out of print; limited availability) Previously printed as The Help, Hope and Cope Book for People With Aging Parents |
Here's the forward from the newest edition of ....
What Kids Need Most in a Mom
When I wrote What Kids Need Most in a Mom in 1986, the managing editor of Fleming Revell, said, "This book is destined to become a classic." I hoped she was right and as it turned out she was. I loved writing this best-selling book for and about moms.
It was and is the book of my heart. Then, as a mother of teenagers, I wanted to share my successes, give encouragement and reduce the guilt and fears so many mothers have. I also felt it important to share my experiences, and my difficulties and failures with others. I'm thrilled that the book has been updated and released a number of times over the years. The amazing thing is that it is as needed today as it was when I first wrote it. Children continue to present challenges and parents continue to face them. I love having written What Kids Need Most in a Mom because it has been a help to so many mothers who are experiencing frustration and guilt and who at times are desperate for someone who understands and can offer practical help.
One such mother, whom I'd never met, called me one evening at the end of her rope. "I'm sorry to bother you, but I'm desperate and don't see how I can go on anymore. I didn't know who else to call. You see, I've been reading your book and I just knew you'd understand." She went on to tell me the problems she was encountering in trying to rear four children plus go to school and work. I listened with an empathetic ear and was able to give her reassurance and support. When she hung up she thanked me. Had I changed anything for her? Her problems remained much as they had been when she'd first called, but she could now go back to them with renewed strength knowing she was not alone.
Another mom, whom I met while speaking at a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) gathering, told me she'd read my book during one of the lowest moments of her life. "I was sick and tired of parenting books that made me feel guilty," She said. "A friend of mine gave me your book and told me to give it a try. I told her I would, but warned her that if it didn't help I was throwing it in the ocean." She grinned. "It was great and you didn't make me feel guilty. I recommend it to moms all the time."
I certainly was not the perfect mom and there are a number of things I would do differently if given the chance. Some years ago I confessed some of my shortcomings to my daughter, Caryl. She chuckled and said, "You couldn't have been all that bad of a mom. Look how great I turned out." I was and am a good mom-for the most part. This I learned while getting my masters degree in counseling and from seeing my children interact with their children. Over the years, I've experienced the joys and heartaches of seeing my children and grandchildren grow into mature adults-wondering at times if they ever would.
I've been a mom for 45 years now. My children, David and Caryl, whom you'll get to know quite well in this book, are grown with children of their own. This year, my darling daughter became a grandmother. Which, of course, makes me a great-grandmother. Madelyn Marie is the light of our lives. I'm so happy that at 64, I am young enough to thoroughly enjoy her. My husband Ron and I have seven grandchildren all of whom we adore. Let me tell you, of all the things I have done well at in my life, having grandchildren tops of the list. They are wonderful. Being grandparents is God's way of giving us another chance to enjoy and appreciate children while their parents do the hard part of rearing them. At this writing, I am in Grand Forks, North Dakota staying with my daughter and her family. (By the way, this is one thing I would do differently. I would brainwash my children to live closer to me and not half way across the country.)
In a few days, my oldest granddaughter will be getting married and I am so excited that I can be here. Yes, she is Madelyn's mother and I'm thrilled to be able to pass along occasional words of wisdom. Sometimes she even listens. I'd like to protect her from the struggles parents go through.
What Kids Need Most in a Mom is a book that not only offers practical help and advice, it also offers hope and encouragement. In the end, you will not be perfect. Despite what mother's day cards tell us mothers seldom are. However, I believe you will come out stronger and more self assured and determined to be the best mom you can be. Harriet Beacher Stowe said, "I long to put the experience of fifty years at once into your young lives, to give you at once the key of that treasure chamber every gem of which has cost me tears and struggles and prayers, but you must work for these inward treasures yourselves."
My prayer is that What Kids Need Most in a Mom will help you to be the mom your kids need and enjoy the journey.
Blessings, Patricia H. Rushford
www.patriciarushford.com
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