Twenty-Five Tips on Parenting from Boys Town

Val J. Peter

Boys Town Press

Prayer has been important in the lives of Boys Town children since Father Flanagan opened the doors of his Home for Boys in 1917. 
 This book is a collection of prayers, traditional and modern, Protestant and Catholic, and reflections written by Father Flanagan and the children of Boys Town. It is used daily by our youth.
 The prayers in this book offer solace in times of sorrow, strength in times of temptation, hope in times of despair, and joy in times of thanksgiving.
 For as Father Flanagan once told his boys, "All growth must come from inside - by starting with yourself, you should realize that within you, you have the germ of goodness, based upon faith in Almighty God."

Boys Town Prayer Book: Prayers by and for the Boys and Girls of Boys Town

Parenting & Relationships

Reference

Parenting Tips from the "Front"We've all been challenged by our children at one time or another -- but what about every day, by dozens of kids of all ages and backgrounds? Now parents, teachers, counselors, and pastors can benefit from the collective wisdom of Boys Town, one of the most successful programs for troubled youth in the country.
In the form of "dispatches from the front," former director of Boys Town Father Val J. Peter, J.C.D., S.T.D., shares these skills so that you, too, can help the young people in your life develop the virtues, self-esteem, resilience, and moral code that will sustain them throughout their lives.
Extending across genders, parental roles, financial resources, and extenuating circumstances, Father Peter cuts to the chase with wit, charm, and real stories to help every parent persevere and every family grow closer in love and respect for each other.
Whether you are questioning your own ability to parent, wondering what planet your child came from, or simply wondering how to find inspiration and avoid exasperation in everyday life, this is an indispensable handbook for you. Help everyone start making better choices, today.

Love, Warmth, and Discipline: Lessons from Boys Town for Successful Parenting

Parenting

Our Sunday Visitor

Everybody needs friends, but not everyone reaches their full friendship potential. 
 If you feel tongue-tied in a group, struggle with shyness, or have ever made a mistake that cost you a friend, you are not alone. This book helps teens develop self-esteem and healthy relationships with adults and other young people. Inside you'll find a blueprint for building friendships. You'll learn skills like how to get along with others, plus a set of people skills that you can use in all kinds of social situations. There is also a list of behaviors you'll want to avoid so that you don't jeopardize or damage your friendships. Written for kids ages 10 to 15, this book is a great tool for any child.

A Good Friend: How to Make One, How to Be One (Boys Town Teens and Relationships, V. 1)

Ron Herron

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Boys Town Pr

This book invites teens to examine their lives and relationships within a religious context. It begins by helping you define what physical, emotional, spiritual, and sexual boundaries are. Stories of other teens illustrate how personal space and feelings can be either respected or violated in relationships with others.
 The book's journal format encourages you to reflect on and record feelings about your own relationships. Do people respect your boundaries? Has anyone ever made you feel uncomfortable in some way? Have you ever felt manipulated, intimidated, or mistreated by someone you regarded as a friend? How can you get a friendship that has gone wrong back on track?
 Use Boundaries: A Guide for Teens to help assess your relationships with family, friends, classmates, and God. Learn how to build close and satisfying friendships while guarding against being used or abused by others. Learn what it takes for you to be a good friend in return.

Boundaries: A Guide for Teens - Spiritual Version

Tom Dowd

Teen & Young Adult

This book invites young people to examine their lives and relationships. It begins by helping teens define what physical, emotional and sexual boundaries are. Stories illustrate how personal space and feelings can be either respected or violated. The book's journal format encourages teens to reflect on and record feelings about their own relationships.

Boundaries: A Guide for Teens

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