Your children are gone or leaving soon. It's time to focus once again on your own future and especially on your marriage. What's in store for the second half? David and Claudia Arp provide answers and practical help in this groundbreaking book. Drawing on their national survey of hundreds of "second-half" couples, the Arps reveal eight marital challenges every long-term marriage faces, and they offer strategies and exercises for meeting each of them. The Second Half of Marriage will challenge you to create a vision for the rest of your life together -- and inspire you to make that vision a...

A simple dating plan that is sure to revive romance and rejuvenate the fun quotient in your empty-nest marriageIt's just the two of you again and it's time to renew your relationship. You can reconnect and reclaim that same spark, excitement, and creativity you experienced before you had kids through ten innovative, fun dates guaranteed to spice up your marriage. Specially crafted for empty-nesters, these dates are based on marriage-enriching themes, such as- Becoming a couple again- Rediscovering intimate talk- Revitalizing your love life- Growing together spiritually- Relating to adult...

Fighting forYour Empty Nest-Marriage offers clear-cut instructions for dealing with one of the most difficult periods in any marriage. . .the transition period when the children leave home. Based on the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) and the results of a national survey of long-term married couples, this warm and helpful guide is brimming with practical suggestions and wisdom for learning to let-go of the kids and preserving the sense of commitment, love, partnership, sensuality and fun within a marriage.

Fresh, Inexpensive Ways for Couples to Grow Closer
For couples of all ages and stages, four marriage experts offer 52 creative ideas for dates that won't break the bank. From seasonal dates to "passion-picker-uppers," each suggestion includes preparation tips and fun talking points to help husbands and wives energize their relationship.

A Guide to Meaningful Parent-Daughter Conversations

Your daughter is growing up. There are so many issues she'll face, such as body image, confusion about relationships, and taking ownership of her spiritual life. How do you connect with her on the things that are important to both of you? This structured approach to conversations and activities with your girl will make it easier to have those memorable times together. You'll find practical ways to encourage her in her faith, talk about the challenges she faces in school and with friends, and remind her that you love her...

Looking to refocus and renew your commitment to your spouse? In this collection of encouraging devotions, marriage experts David and Claudia Arp show how learning to hear God's voice and follow his lead can enable you to strengthen you marriage each and every day. Forty-five real-life portraits of couples who have learned to heed God's voice, combined with thought-provoking observations, make this devotional book enjoyable and helpful for couples who are seeking to strengthen their relationship and connect spiritually. Take this opportunity to stop your life for a moment, look at your...

A Guide to Meaningful Parent-Son Conversations

Do you know what your son really thinks about girls, school, God, his future? It's not easy to be sure, is it? Boys aren't known for being great communicators, especially entering their teen years. How do you connect with him on the things that are important to both of you?

Based on tried-and-true parenting wisdom, this book shares fun, thoughtful questions and talking points that lead to meaningful, natural conversations about
- physical and emotional changes your son is facing
- staying pure in an oversexualized...

Vorpubertät - eine herausfordernde Zeit. Nicht nur für Eltern. Wie können Sie Ihr Kind in den Jahren zwischen 9 und 13 verstehen und gut begleiten? Wie können Sie Gelassenheit bewahren, auch wenn die "unkomplizierte" Kindheitswelt sich dem Ende zuneigt? Dieses Buch verrät es Ihnen.