Best Selling Books by KEVIN LEMAN

MOTIVATE YOUR STUDENTS. EXPAND YOUR SKILLS. BOOST YOUR COMMUNITY. Want to make a positive, lasting impact? You can, and it’s even easier than you think. Be a Great Teacher by Friday will prepare, inspire, and energize you for classroom and life success. In just five days you’ll learn why students do what they do and how to uniquely motivate them. You’ll refine education basics, explore best-result strategies, craft an intentional culture to match your goals, and much, much more. With the “Leman Way” discipline and secrets to home partnership, you’ll start and finish the year strong. Ready to investigate your world-changing potential? The small amount of time you’ll spend reading this book will be well worth the investment. Guaranteed.

A religious guide to raising children features advice on bedtime dilemmas, mealtime madness, blended families, shared bedrooms, developing a child''s creativity, parent involvement in school, and other topics.

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!"

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 book that took the parenting world by storm is now available as a DVD curriculum! Anyone who has dealt with parenting problems knows that it is no easy task to turn bad behavior around. Bestselling author and psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman is here to help parents, whether in a small group setting or at home, reverse negative behavior in their children--fast! With his signature wit and encouragement, Dr. Leman offers parents hope and practical, doable strategies for regaining control and becoming the parents they always wanted to be. In six sessions, he leads participants through the key concepts from the book--and keeps them laughing even as they learn how to change their family life for the better. Parents will be won over by Dr. Leman''s keen insight into the family and will feel renewed in their commitment to raise great kids.

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.

A psychologist explains the birth order advantage in your search for love. Helps you discover what type of person you''re best suited for, which birth order combination is right for you, what pitfalls to watch for in a relationsip, and how to resolve problems that arise when two mismatched birth orders fall in love.

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.

Kevin Leman wants you to know that men are less complicated than you give them credit for. At the core of men, you''ll find a sensitive, emotional being that needs to feel loved, respected and needed. Men are very protective of their core. It''s this protective behavior that keeps men from openly sharing their feelings with women. But, Kevin Leman knows that the more you understand and are sensitive to the fears, anxieties, and insecurities that make the men in your life behave the way they do, the stronger your relationships will be.

My First Message introduces children ages 4-8 to God''s Word through text, lively illustrations, and short lessons.

A transformational approach to understanding who you are—by looking at where you have come from. What are your earliest childhood memories? Were you afraid of the dark? Can you remember a particularly embarrassing moment? Those memories—along with the words and emotions you use to describe them—hold the key to understanding the person you are today! Drawing on examples from his own life, the lives of celebrities, as well as case studies from his private practice, renowned psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman helps you apply these same techniques to uncover why you are the way you are. Remember, “The little boy or girl you once were, you still are!” In this insightful self-help book, Dr. Leman guides readers through understanding: How your birth order shapes your personality, strengths, and weaknesses What questions to ask yourself to make sense of your experiences growing up How to leverage memories to improve your relationships and career So unlock that memory bank—pick a memory, any memory—and discover what makes you tick!

As the firstborn son of an old and powerful family, William Jennings Worthington VI knows what it''s like to be under pressure. Groomed from birth with the relentless message that he was destined for greatness, Will has always pushed himself to succeed--nearly as much as his never-satisfied financial tycoon father pushes him. Becoming CEO of his company seems the next logical step on the success ladder. But when circumstances turn, Will finds himself staring down a road that leads to Capitol Hill. Can he trade the board room for the Senate floor? Or will a closetful of family secrets keep him from his destiny? Bestselling author, psychologist, and birth order expert Dr. Kevin Leman teams up with novelist and journalist Jeff Nesbit for this compelling new series. In a culture that can''t get enough of political intrigue and sneak peeks inside powerful families, this book is sure to find a ready audience.

Great Marriage Advice from Leading ExpertsLovers for Life is an inside view from leading authors, speakers, pastors, and seminar leaders to help you strengthen and preserve your marriage. “Powerful. Penetrating. Persuasive.” Bill McCartney, founder and chairman of the board, The Road to Jerusalem; founder, Promise Keepers ...

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.

Sixty fresh devotions from Couples of Faith offer laughter, fun, and spiritual refreshment to couples who want to keep the joy in their marriage.

From one of today''s best-known authorities on relationships and the host of CBN''s "Parent Talk Radio" comes this bestselling guide to overcoming the troubles facing modern families. Dr. Leman is the bestselling author of The Birth Order Book and Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours.

Do you sometimes feel like a gerbil running on a wheel inside a cage as you scurry from place to place, chauffeuring your children from one endless activity to another? What if, for one moment, you could just step off of the wheel . . . and relax? How would you feel then? And what if that single moment could stretch into an hour, or even a whole day? It''s Your Kid, Not a Gerbil will provide practical solutions and helpful insight to get off the activity wheel so that you can put your time and energies where they really count: in establishing strong character and a love for home and family that will serve your kids well for a lifetime.

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.

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

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.

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.

The bestselling author of The Birth Order Book now gives readers a new and different look at how to build business relationships the right way and for the right reasons. Leman, a regular guest on Good Morning America, also presents tips for staying upbeat in a downsized business atmosphere.

Recommended by "Dear Abby" as" . . . one of my favorite books filled with excellent advice on raising children", Getting the Best Out of Your Kids offers solutions to the toughest problems parents face--from knowing when to send the little ones to nursery school to the pressures of drugs and sex.

A survival guide for parents of teenagers, by the author of the bestselling Birth Order Book and Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours. Leman helps parents and teens make good decisions about peer pressure, sex, drugs, dating, and much more.

El popular experto en crianza de hijos y autor superventas del New York Times equipa a los padres con herramientas para ayudar a los chicos a enfrentar los graves desafíos y ansiedades que enfrentan en la actualidad. Como padres, tenemos el fuerte impulso de proteger a nuestros hijos, pero esa protección puede terminar perjudicándolos de por vida. En vez de intentar salvarlos de las dificultades, debemos enseñarles a enfrentar y superar sus problemas. En uno de sus libros más importantes hasta la fecha, el Dr. Kevin Leman --psicólogo y exitoso autor reconocido internacionalmente-- les muestra a los padres cómo - ser buenos oyentes - decir la verdad, aun cuando sea difícil - hallar el equilibrio entre ser protector y sobreprotector - enfocar el dolor y la injusticia como una experiencia de aprendizaje en vez de promover la mentalidad de víctima - y mucho más Ya sea que el chico esté tratando con una situación hogareña difícil, con agresores, con la pérdida de algún amigo, la muerte de un ser querido, la discriminación, el abuso, un embarazo juvenil o simplemente que esté intentando darle sentido a lo que ve en las noticias, este benéfico y útil libro ayudará a los padres a equiparlos para procesar, aprender y superar tales situaciones.

The firstborn in every family has unmistakable traits that help him or her in life--or make life harder. If you''re married to one, you know that a firstborn can be relied on... or can be a real nitpicker. If you work with one, you know they can be tough taskmasters. And if you are one, you know that everybody always expects you to do everything. Perfectly. Now you can learn how to: Alter destructive family patterns, let go of sibling rivalry, succeed in your career by overcoming your need to do everyone''s job for them, and sidestep the snares of parenting a firstborn with wit and warmth. Dr. Kevin Leman, best-selling author and authority on birth order, shows us the significance of being firstborn in every aspect of our lives and helps us deal with the pressures and privileges of "Growing Up Firstborn.

Los varones siempre serán varones. Y nadie hace un impacto más poderoso en ellos que usted, mamá. Su niño quiere complacerla, y por eso es sumamente importante para él lo que usted piense. Esa necesidad propulsora estará con él toda su vida. Eso le da a usted, mamá, una gran influencia sobre su hijo. Usted puede prepararlo para el éxito en la vida. En QUÉ DIFERENCIA HACE UNA MADRE, el doctor Kevin Leman, autor de éxitos de ventas de la lista del New York Times, revela cómo usted puede dejar una impresión positiva en su hijo, desde el primer momento en que lo carga en sus brazos hasta cuando se va de casa. Con el asesoramiento especializado del doctor Leman, usted entenderá quién es su hijo internamente, la verdad tras las disputas entre hermanos (y cómo lidiar con ellas), el secreto para aplicar una disciplina que funcione todo el tiempo y cómo transitar los años críticos de la adolensciencia. También descubrirá cómo ha de impactar su estilo de crianza en la relación con su hijo, y cómo él puede responder de una manera saludable a su creciente interés en el sexo y en las relaciones. ¿Quiere cautivar el corazón de su hijo? ¿Quiere un hombre del que se sienta orgullosa de llamar su hijo? Usted puede hacer la diferencia , porque usted es la persona que más importa en el mundo de su hijo. Aunque él no lo quiera admitir.

A guide to imparting self-esteem in children explores why self-image is so important, how to build self-esteem by encouragement, the four key causes of misbehavior, and how to discipline.

Você consegue se lembrar de quando segurou sua filha nos braços pela primeira vez? Ela era tão linda, talvez com sua roupinha cor-de-rosa e lacinhos de fita. Seria capaz de descrever toda a emoção, todo o amor e todo o bem que desejou a ela naquele instante? Os lindos sentimentos que tomaram conta do seu coração quando essa menininha nasceu podem e devem ser transformados em atitudes conscientes que não apenas moldarão o caráter dela, mas que também marcarão o relacionamento de vocês para sempre.Pai de quatro meninas e psicólogo especializado em terapia familiar, Kevin Leman divide suas experiências pessoais e profissionais em Seja o pai que a sua filha precisa, mostrando como a relação com a figura paterna é fundamental para a menina. É a partir dessa relação que ela construirá sua autoestima, fará escolhas e adotará posturas que a acompanharão por toda a vida. Aqui você encontra conselhos simples e ao mesmo tempo indispensáveis para construir com a sua filha os laços que sempre imaginou.

A maioria das pessoas que vive um relacionamento possui a expectativa de que pode mudar a outra. Para Kevin Leman, autor de Transforme seu marido até sexta, é como tentar tirar as manchas de um leopardo. O que você pode e deve fazer é compreender as características dele. É claro que cabe a ele entender quais são as suas, mas o propósito de Sete segredos que ele nunca vai contar para você é ajudar as mulheres a perceberem que o homem é muito mais simples do que parece. Em geral, são três necessidades básicas que precisam ser atendidas. E se você acha que se trata de sexo, futebol e comida, vai ficar surpresa ao ler as revelações de Kevin Leman. Por trás das necessidades básicas, há sete segredos que você precisa conhecer, e que ele nunca vai lhe contar, mas que o Dr. Leman revela para você! Para ele, os homens são muito menos complicados do que as mulheres pensam. No fundo, por trás de uma couraça de frieza, o homem é um ser sensível, emotivo e que deseja ser amado, sentir-se respeitado e necessário. Infelizmente ele não é alguém como você, que não se constrange em compartilhar os sentimentos. Por isso, compreender as necessidades essenciais do homem e adotar uma estratégia para relacionar-se bem com ele podem trazer o alívio e a renovação de que o relacionamento tanto precisa. À medida que conhecer os temores, as ansiedades e inseguranças próprias do ser masculino, seu relacionamento ganhará nova perspectiva, permitindo que aquilo que você mais deseja dele - ser amada - se torne a realidade tão almejada. Descubra os setes segredos que os homens escondem de você!

"You can make beautiful sexual music. In ''Sheet Music'', psychologist and family expert Dr. Kevin Leman makes it clear: If you and your spouse work in tadem, you''ll create some of the most stunning music ever heard! All it takes is practice..and the right attitude, says Dr. Leman. Sex is about the quality of your entire love life, not just the alignment of your bodies. So why not put inhibitions aside and gives your spouse the best gift ever--a sexually enthusiastic mate? If you''re willing to forge ahead for the sake of the best marriage you can imagine, this book is for you. It will expand challenge your thinking, help you start your marriage off right, or go from humdrum to exciting if you''re already married. Read answers to 30 intimate questions you always wanted to ask!" --Cover, p. 4.

Parents may survive the terrible twos and the first years of school all right, but the teenage years bring entirely new and alien creatures. So, parents have a choice: either post that teenager on Craigslist and visit him when he reaches normalcy again (in about ten years) or choose to experience the best, most fun years of life. With his signature wit and commonsense psychology, internationally recognized family expert and New York Times best selling author Dr. Kevin Leman helps parents.

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.

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.