Dr. Kevin Leman

Today's kids are unionized, and they've got a game plan to drive you up the wall. But you don't have to let them call the shots.

How to Change Your Child's Attitude, Behaviour & Character in 5 Days

Have a New Kid by Friday

Given enough time, stress, and kids, even the most satisfying sex life can turn ho-hum. Before long, you find that your conversations center on taking the garbage out, you only make love with the lights off, and experimenting in the bedroom means changing the color of the duvet. Dr. Kevin Leman throws bored and frustrated couples an intimacy lifeline. In just one week, couples will learn - why women need sex (and what stops them from wanting it) - why men want sex (and why what's important to her is important to him too) - how to reclaim space just for the two of them - how to communicate better for a more intimate connection - how to spice things up in the bedroom - and more Dr. Leman's candid advice comes with a guarantee that with just a little attention to these doable strategies, husbands and wives can experience the kind of exciting intimacy they long for--not only by Friday, but throughout their entire marriage. Includes a bonus section of questions and answers on how couples can improve their sexual communication.

Because Your Marriage Can't Wait until Monday

Have a New Sex Life by Friday

Raising children these days can be daunting. But if anyone understands why children behave the way they do, it's Dr. Kevin Leman. Equipping parents with seven principles of Reality Discipline--a loving no-nonsense parenting approach that really works--this internationally known psychologist, author, and father of five shows parents how to - understand why children misbehave and what to do about it - foil finicky eaters, turn off temper tantrums, and minimize sibling rivalries - set suitable allowances, curfews, and privileges - and much more Real-life examples, questions at the end of each chapter, and a discussion guide for individual or group use make this book an engaging read for parents, teachers, and child care providers. With over a million copies in print, readers can't go wrong with this classic and continual best-seller-now in a fun, new package.

Making Children Mind without Losing Yours

a couples guide to sexual intimacy

Turn up the heat

Have a New Teenager by Friday: From Mouthy and Moody to Respectful and Responsible in 5 Days

The order in which we are born has a powerful, far-reaching influence on the way we interact with others--at home, at work, with friends, and in the public square. Dr. Kevin Leman's classic book on birth order is getting a new look, bringing his engaging, fascinating, and often funny observations to a new audience. With insight and wit, Dr. Leman shows readers how birth order affects personality, marriage and relationships, parenting style, career, and children. Anyone who wants to gain understanding about the ways they interact with others--and even overcome ingrained tendencies they never thought they'd be rid of--will love Dr. Leman's insightful book.

Why You Are the Way You Are

The Birth Order Book

How many times have we tried to change our own habits, only to find that changing ourselves is even harder than trying to change someone else? Now, what the bestselling Have a New Kid by Friday has done for families and Have a New Husband by Friday has done for couples, Have a New You by Friday will do for individuals. With his signature wit and commonsense psychology, Dr. Kevin Leman will walk readers through their own personal five-day action plan. Readers will come to -accept the truth about themselves -boost their confidence by identifying the lies they're telling themselves--and putting them to rest for good -change their lives by concentrating on becoming who they really want to be Based on content from The Real You, Have a New You by Friday is the way to a happier, more fulfilling life.

How to Accept Yourself, Boost Your Confidence & Change Your Life in 5 Days

Have a New You by Friday

Câți dintre noi putem să spunem cu mâna pe inimă că ne cunoaștem cu adevărat și că ne trăim viața așa cum vrem? Dacă nu te numeri printre cei „aleși“, acesta este ghidul care te va ajuta să descoperi și să accepți adevărul despre tine însuți și să ai o viață fericită și împlinită ‒ în doar cinci zile, de luni până vineri. Luni afli ce tip de personalitate ai, marți îți înțelegi atuurile și slăbiciunile, miercuri identifici minciunile pe care ți le spui ‒ și renunți definitiv la ele, joi descoperi care este limbajul tău de iubire preferat, iar vineri înțelegi cum să valorifici tot ce ai învățat ca să devii expert în propria persoană. Schimbarea nu trebuie să rămână o utopie, atâta vreme cât pui în aplicare sfaturile pe care ți le oferă, cu umor și într-un limbaj accesibil, doctorul Kevin Leman. Gata cu scuzele, cu lipsa de inițiativă, cu veșnicele tergiversări! De ce să te prefaci că ești altcineva, când poți să fii așa cum îți dorești?

Cum să te accepți pe tine însuți, să-ți dezvolți încrederea de sine și să-ți schimbi viața

Cum să devii o nouă persoană până vineri

El popular experto en crianza de los hijos y autor superventas del New York Times identifica las tres razones principales por las que los niños se portan mal (atención, poder, venganza) y proporciona soluciones prácticas basadas en la experiencia para saber qué hacer en cada situación. Berrinches. Malas respuestas. Lanzar cosas. Destruir. Golpear puertas. Los niños saben exactamente cómo usar las debilidades de usted. Y, usted, ya ha probado todo tipo de métodos, pero nada parece funcionar. Eso se debe a que no está abordando las razones fundamentales por las cuales los chicos se comportan mal, afirma el doctor Kevin Leman, experto internacional en crianza de hijos. En Por qué sus hijos se portan mal y qué hacer al respecto, el autor revela exactamente por qué los niños se comportan mal y cómo puede usted cambiar esa conducta con estrategias prácticas y sensatas que realmente funcionen y los constituya a ambos en triunfadores a largo plazo. Con su ingenio y sabiduría característicos, el Dr. Leman le ayudará a ver a través de los ojos de su hijo para que sepa por qué hacen lo que hacen, de quién aprenden sus comportamientos y por qué continúan portándose mal. Leman identifica las etapas del mal comportamiento, en qué punto se encuentra su hijo en el rango clasificatorio y cómo --no solo evitar la intensificación de esa mala conducta, sino también-- ponerse al frente y eliminarlo para siempre. Al final de este libro, se sonreirá ante la transformación que verá en su hijo, en su hogar y en usted. Garantizado.

Por qué sus hijos se portan mal y qué hacer al respecto

We've seen the enemy, and they're small . . . and unionized. If anyone understands why children behave the way they do, it's internationally known psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Kevin Leman. Using the 7 principles of reality discipline, this father of five and grandfather of four reveals a practical, action-oriented game plan to - get kids to listen to parents - encourage healthy attitudes and two-way communication - turn off temper tantrums, minimize sibling rivalries, and foil finicky eaters - put parents back in the driver's seat - prompt long-lasting, positive behavior and instill values - rear respectful, well-behaved children who become responsible difference makers in the world Thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter and Dr. Leman's real-life examples give readers sure-fire techniques for developing a loving, no-nonsense approach for rearing children. With over a million satisfied customers, parents can't go wrong with this classic, perennial bestseller.

How to Change Your Childs Attitude, Behavior & Character in 5 Days

how to change his attitude, behavior & communication in 5 days

Have a new husband by Friday

It happens to every parent. One day, you have a sweet son or daughter who loves to snuggle on the couch and who puts a smile on your face just by walking into the room. The next day, it's as if someone left the door open and let in an alien with a smart mouth and an attitude that, frankly, you could do without. Entering middle school is like stepping onto a different planet--for parent and child alike. It's a planet where peer pressure, social media, and hormones can wreak havoc in your child's life and in your relationship with him or her. But these years don't have to create chaos in your family. Parenting expert and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Kevin Leman's time-tested principles will aid parents in helping their middle schooler not only survive but thrive during these turbulent years on Planet Middle School. He shows parents how to - understand their child's rapidly expanding world - respond rather than react to emotional swings - tell their child about sex (before someone else tells them their version) - create opportunities for their child to practice selflessness and gratitude - ensure that their kid is one who loves home and family Middle schoolers can be a weird, unpredictable species. But with a little help from Dr. Leman, parents will be able to ride out the interstellar storm with humor and confidence.

Helping Your Child through the Peer Pressure, Awkward Moments & Emotional Drama

Planet Middle School

Want children who are patient, kind, humble, thankful, and respectful? Who have a good work ethic, strong character, and a healthy self-image? Who succeed in all areas of life--personally, professionally, and relationally--to the best of their ability? You can't force your kids to be grateful for everything you do, but you can raise successful, responsible kids who grow into adults you can be proud of. With his signature wit and wisdom, international parenting expert Dr. Kevin Leman reveals eight no-nonsense strategies that build on the foundations of character, good behavior, respect, discipline, and a winning attitude. He shows you how to - expect the best to get the best - minimize friction and optimize solutions - put your relationship first - and much more It is possible to raise a successful child in a "whatever" generation. Dr. Leman shows you just how simple it can be.

Nurturing Character, Respect, and a Winning Attitude

8 Secrets to Raising Successful Kids

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.

How to Change Your Child's Attitude, Behavior & Character in 5 Days

Writing in his well-known, upbeat style, Dr. Kevin Leman helps those who struggle with self-doubt to value their talents and gifts and accept their shortcomings. He points out why the lifestyle we develop as a child determines our degree of success or failure and explains how, regardless of the past, each person can develop a healthy lifestyle today.

Why Your Best Is Good Enough

Do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you." These and other seemingly simple lessons were hard-won for a hardheaded young man who was more "wise guy" than "wise" early in life. Now, internationally known psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Kevin Leman shares the biblical wisdom that has shaped him into the successful, joy-filled person he is today. With his trademark wit and humorous stories from his personal life, Dr. Leman shows readers how to jump-start or revitalize their lives both spiritually and practically with words from one of the wisest men of all time. (Hint: It's not him.) Dr. Leman offers hope, courage, and a fresh perspective on living a great life, all in a compact, readable package. This lively and inspiring book makes the perfect gift for professionals, graduates, and anyone who could benefit from simple truths for living well.

Simple Truths for Living Well

The Way of the Wise

Jeff Nesbit

Forces Conspire to Take the Worthington Family Down Sarah Worthington never expected to become the US attorney general--at least not this early in her career. Plunged into the vicious vetting process, with all sides digging for secrets in her family closet, she steels herself for the path forward. Nothing will deter her from making her mark on the world in the biggest way possible--even if that means prosecuting the current president of the United States. Yet powerful forces conspire behind the scenes to take the Worthington family down, and the president orders her to close the investigation. Will she comply? Or turn the tables to pursue her ultimate dream--the US presidency? This exciting conclusion to The Worthington Destiny series will have readers on the edge of their seats--just in time for the 2016 presidential race.

A Novel

A Primary Decision (The Worthington Destiny Book #3)

Dr. Kevin Leman knows even married people have lots of questions about sex, but sometimes they feel too embarrassed to ask or don't know where to turn for the best answers. For all those questions readers couldn't imagine asking their pastor or even their close friends, Dr. Leman is ready with open ears and expert advice. With his trademark humor and wit, he offers frank answers to the burning questions all of us have about sex. Covering such topics as God's original intentions for sex, body image, attraction, expectations, sex drive, sex after children arrive, and much more, Turn Up the Heat is comprehensive in scope and just what the doctor ordered. Readers will get not only the answers they crave but plenty of the hearty chuckles they expect from Leman. Perfect for newlyweds or couples who have been married for years. Now in trade paper.

The Secrets to Hot Sex in Your Marriage

Under the Sheets

Creating a happy, lifelong marriage is about much more than physical compatibility. It's about a lifestyle of 24-7 intimacy that bonds couples in a mutually satisfying relationship. In The Intimate Connection, bestselling marriage expert Dr. Kevin Leman explores key secrets to the love life couples crave. He helps readers - understand each other's needs, backgrounds, and personalities (and how those factors influence every marital interaction) - talk so their spouse really listens - turn negative game-playing into positive behaviors that help couples grow closer - create deep, long-lasting intimacy that's divorce-proof Whether couples are new to marriage or have been married a long time, Dr. Leman's time-tested strategies will create the kind of exciting intimacy, mutual respect, and fulfilling communication that will keep husbands and wives in each other's arms for a lifetime.

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