New Releases by Kevin Leman

Have a New Kid by Friday shows parents how to reverse negative behavior in their children--fast! Focusing on changing a child''s attitude, behavior, and character, it contains chapters for each day of the week.

Se você anda esgotado e frustrado por ter perdido o controle efetivo sobre seu filho e as coisas com ele andam muito distantes do que você tanto sonhou, considere seriamente a oportunidade de virar o jogo a seu favor. Parece incrível que um criaturinha de um metro de altura consiga nos tirar do sério com tanta frequência. Por mais que alguém nos contasse que poderia ser assim, nunca pareceu que um ser angelical pudesse assumir o papel de líder sindical raivoso e intransigente. Pois é, o fato é que você tem um problema a resolver. E precisa tomar o controle da situação antes que seja tarde. Numa época em que as crianças estão sob forte influência da TV e do computador, e os pais passam cada vez menos tempo com seus filhos por causa do trabalho, a educação dos pequenos tem se tornado um grande desafio. E muitos pais e mães estão perdendo esta batalha. Para auxiliar os pais a retomar as rédeas da situação e mudar as atitudes, controlar os comportamentos e moldar o caráter da criança, Kevin Leman escreveu Transforme seu filho até sexta. O livro é um guia prático para que pais e mães, independente do tempo que passem ao lado dos filhos, cortem pela raiz as gritarias, birras, manhas, escândalos, atos violentos e outros comportamentos inadequados e indesejados das crianças. A chave para mudar a atitude de seu filho é mudar sua própria atitude. Para que isso aconteça, siga o plano de ação para cinco dias: Segunda, Dr. Leman revela qual realmente é a estratégia de vida do seu filho e porque ele continua tirando você do sério; Terça, Dr. Leman compartilha as três principais coisas que os pais desejam de seu filho e como ensiná-lo num caminho do qual nunca se esquecerá; Quarta, Ele ajudará você a decidir quem você quer que seu filho se torne e qual tipo de pai você quer ser; Quinta, Você aprenderá a identificar os três pilares do verdadeiro auto-valor e como desenvolver isso no seu filho; Sexta, Agora você é o médico.

Vandag se kinders is almal kop in een mus, en hulle het ’n plan om hulle ouers teen die mure uit te dryf. Gelukkig is ouers uitgeslape genoeg om dit te besef ... en te weet waar om te gaan kers opsteek vir goeie raad wat regtig wérk. ’N NUWE KIND TEEN VRYDAG bied ’n vyfdag-aksieplan vir ouers om eiesinnige kinders vinnig reg te ruk. Kevin Leman wys op sy kenmerkende gesondeverstand-manier hoekom kinders doen wat hulle doen – en hoe ouers daarop kan reageer. Met sy humor en bemoediging bied doktor Leman praktiese, uitvoerbare strategieë wat resultate waarborg binne slegs vyf dae. ’N NUWE KIND TEEN VRYDAG het die antwoorde waarna baie ouers smag.

Family commentator and humorist Dr. Kevin Leman and human sexuality expert Kathy Flores Bell team up to write a book for parents on teaching their pubescent children (ages 8 to 14) about sex.

Kevin Leman responde a essa questão utilizando uma linguagem simples e bem humorada, levando o casal a rever sua postura e mostrando por meio de situações do cotidiano como o relacionamento do casal, ainda que em condições críticas, pode sofrer profundas transformações quando marido e esposa sintonizam suas atitudes através do compromisso de renovar o comportamento. O Sexo Começa na Cozinha não é um livro de receitas afrodisíacas, mas sim um livro que fala sobre como construir uma relação de amor logo pela manhã! Leman vai além de uma simples discussão sobre relacionamento conjugal. O autor mostra que é nas pequenas atitudes e situações do dia-a-dia que iremos conferir se a pessoa que está ao nosso lado compartilha de nossos sentimentos e pensamentos mais íntimos. Para entender isso, às vezes é importante que o homem vá para a cozinha lavar louças enquanto a mulher lava o carro para ele, por exemplo.

Every child is special. And every child deserves to be recognized for what makes him or her unique. Now grandfather and bestselling author, Dr. Kevin Leman, and his artist son, Kevin Leman II, offer grandparents the perfect way to tell their grandchild just how wonderful he or she is. A read-to-me children''s picture book, My Grandchild, There''s No One Like You conveys love, acceptance, and a sense of individuality to grandchildren. The combination of Dr. Kevin Leman''s trademark humor and his talented son''s artwork makes this book such a wonderful gift, grandparents will want to buy one for each of their very special grandchildren.

Helps firstborns understand their natural advantages - while becoming aware of their weaknesses and learning how to sidestep them - for the highest level of personal success at home, at school, at work, and in relationships.

Anyone who has dealt with a strong-willed child knows that it is no easy task to turn bad behavior around. But the popularity of TV programs like Supernanny and Nanny 911 shows that parents have had it up to here and are ready to try anything to get their children to behave. Bestselling author and psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman is here to help. Have a New Kid by Friday shows parents how to reverse negative behavior in their children--fast! With his signature wit and encouragement, Dr. Leman offers hope and real, practical, doable strategies for regaining control and becoming the parents they always wanted to be. Focusing on changing a child''s attitude, behavior, and character, it contains chapters for each day of the week and a special section with advice on everything from rolling eyes to sibling rivalry to talking back to punching walls and much, much more. This large section of more than 100 specific topics is indexed, allowing parents to flip immediately to any areas of concern for witty, straightforward, and gutsy plans of action.

Every child is special. And every child deserves to be recognized for what makes him or her unique. Now birth order guru, Dr. Kevin Leman, and his artist son, Kevin Leman II, offer parents the perfect way to tell their adopted child just how wonderful he or she is. A read-to-me children''s picture book, My Adopted Child, There''s No One Like You conveys love, acceptance, and a sense of individuality to adopted children. The combination of Dr. Kevin Leman''s trademark humor and his talented son''s artwork makes this book a wonderful gift.

Drawn from Dr. Kevin Leman''s book Living in a Step-Family without Getting Stepped On, Step-Parenting 101 is an informative and practical guide to living in a blended family.

Now back with a fresh cover and a new Introduction, this guide shows couples everywhere how to bring more passion into their marriage. Dr. Leman explains how sexual intimacy is an expression of the care a man and woman show each other in all areas of life.

A noted parenting expert brings help and hope to the legions of single parents who desire to raise happy, healthy, well-adjusted children in a loving, caring, and biblically grounded way.

Best-selling author Dr. Kevin Leman discusses why women try too hard to make everyone happy and what they can do to break destructive pleaser habits.

Nationally-known birth-order expert Dr. Kevin Leman knows that every child has unique traits that should be celebrated. If you are an only child, you probably exhibit traits like organization, self confidence, and ambition. With this creative and heartwarming book, Dr. Kevin Leman and his artist son, Kevin Leman II, conclude their popular birth-order series for children. Written specifically for the only child and similar in style to the first three books in the series, My Only Child, There''s No One Like You uses birth-order principles to convey love and acceptance to children. The combination of Dr. Leman''s trademark humor and Kevin Leman II''s colorful and imaginative artwork makes this book a wonderful gift that can be enjoyed by parents and children, as well as the adult only child.

The leader will benefit by having Dr. Leman''s personal insights into key principles and applications along with tips for motivating participants to think for themselves, then share with the group. Using this handy guide, the leader can lead Running the Rapids with complete confidence.

Every child is special. And every child deserves to be recognized for what makes him or her unique. In these creative and heartwarming books, birth order guru, Dr. Kevin Leman, and his artist son, Kevin Leman II, follow up on their new birth order series for children. Following My Firstborn, There''s No One Like You, these next two books in the series continue using birth order principles to convey love, acceptance, and a sense of individuality to the middle and youngest child in the family. These books will be enjoyed by parents and children, alike.

Every child is special. And every child deserves to be recognized for what makes him or her unique. In these creative and heartwarming books, birth order guru, Dr. Kevin Leman, and his artist son, Kevin Leman II, follow up on their new birth order series for children. Following My Firstborn, There''s No One Like You, these next two books in the series continue using birth order principles to convey love, acceptance, and a sense of individuality to the middle and youngest child in the family. These books will be enjoyed by parents and children, alike.

Dr. Leman guides readers through the turbulent waters of adolescence, covering peer pressure, self-image, dating, and sex in his trademark "no-holds-barred" style that will bring a smile to the faces and hope to the hearts of even the most beleaguered parents.

Presents a practical guide for parents that teaches them how to invest time and creativity in their children, and offers advice on how to reclaim their role as their children''s primary influence.

Every child is special. And every child deserves to be recognized for what makes him or her unique. Now birth order guru, Dr. Kevin Leman, and his artist son, Kevin Leman II, offer parents the perfect way to tell each of their children just how wonderful they are. The first in a series of four read-to-me children''s picture books, My Firstborn, There''s No One Like You uses the principles of birth order to convey love, acceptance, and a sense of individuality to children. The combination of Dr. Kevin Leman''s trademark humor and his talented son''s artwork makes this book a wonderful gift.

Noted psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman shows how to find and keep the perfect mate using birth order principles.

Intended for readers who are already married or in premarital counseling, "Sheet Music" is a detailed, practical guide to sex within marriage according to God''s plan. With his characteristic warmth and humor, Leman addresses a wide spectrum of people, from those with no sexual experience to those dealing with past sexual sin or abuse.

Say Goodbye to Stress" is a life raft for any woman drowning in an ocean of stress. With plenty of humor, insight, and practical solutions, Leman helps women manage the six stress points in their lives: children, career, husband, housework, money, and crammed schedules.

Presents advice, backed with studies and the author''s own experience as a family counselor, for parents navigating the difficult waters of adolescence.

Study after study shows that fathers set up their daughters for success. Involved fathers-whether or not they live in the same house as their daughters-boost their daughters'' academic achievement, promote their emotional health, increase their compassion for others, and even bolster the status of women. In What a Difference a Daddy Makes, renowned psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Kevin Leman seamlessly weaves the latest research on fathering with funny, moving stories about his own parenting experiences. He gives practical ideas and inspiration for fathers and provides specific direction for helping daughters grow into loving, confident, caring adults.

This repackaged classic family guide shows how combining the children from two families is never easy and how understanding the reasons behind individual responses can lead to strategies that work.

What really goes on in a man''s mind? How does he perceive the world, and how does that perception differ from a woman''s view of reality? And how can knowing what a husband, son, father, or male colleague is really like help a woman succeed in her relationships with the male half of the species? Dr. Kevin Leman gives women an up-close and personal look at how the "other half" thinks, feels, and behaves. Topics include: understanding the male sex drive, understanding the boy your husband once was (and in some ways still is), and what makes a husband fulfilled, working with the male ego, advice for single and divorced women, and building a stronger relationship with your father. Leman says, "This is a hard-hitting book that finally tells it like it is. Half the women who read it probably won''t believe it, but the half who take it to heart will have very grateful husbands who will return the love tenfold!"

What really goes on in a man''s mind? Dr. Kevin Leman gives women an up-close and personal look at how the "other half" thinks, feels, and behaves. Topics include: understanding the male sex drive, understanding the boy your husband once was, working with the male ego, advice for single and divorced women, and building a stronger relationship with your father.