Money was already tight for UK families living on a low income before the COVID-19 pandemic, but national lockdowns made life much harder.Telling the stories of these families, this book exposes the ways that pre-existing inequalities, insecurities and hardships were amplified during the pandemic for families who were already in poverty before COVID-19, as well as those pushed into poverty by the economic fallout it created.Drawing on the Covid Realities research programme,...

What does day-to-day life involve for those who receive out-of-work benefits? Is the political focus on moving people from ‘welfare’ and into work the right one? And do mainstream political and media accounts of the ‘problem’ of ‘welfare’ accurately reflect lived realities?For whose benefit? The everyday realities of welfare reform explores these questions by talking to those directly affected by recent reforms. Ruth Patrick interviewed single parents, disabled people and young job...

"Rainbow Kites" introduces children to the celebration of pride and encourages them to appreciate diversity and express themselves freely. This picture book explores a vibrant pride festival with a charming story and bright illustrations. Stroll through the park on a beautiful summer's day and discover diverse friends and a colorful celebration where everyone is welcome!"Rainbow Kites" is perfect for children ages 4-8 and is great for:Pride Month celebrations

Enjoy family devotions that will help you raise faith-filled kids who know, love, and live for God.With 100 devotionals, the Faith Forward Family Devotional by authors Patrick and Ruth Schwenk will equip you to nourish faith in your children that lasts a lifetime.You've passed down to your kids your last name, your love, and maybe your sense of humor or favorite hobbies. But have you passed down the most important thing: your faith...

The transition from “married” to “married with children” can be tough. Before they know it, a once youthful and energetic married couple finds themselves in a minivan loaded with noisy kids and littered with Cheerios, crusty Sippy cups, banana peels, and missing library books. As much as you love your children and work hard to nurture and train them for the future, the challenges that come with parenthood can make the “for better or for worse” promise a hard one to honor.For Better or For ...

Impulsivity, poor judgment, moodiness, risky behavior. "You don't understand." "I don't care." "Whatever, bro." Engaging and working with teenagers is tough. Typically, we attribute this to the storms of adolescence. But what if some of the particularly problematic behaviors we see in teens -- self-destructive behaviors, academic issues, substance abuse, reluctance to engage in therapy or treatment -- point to unspoken trauma?Teens nationwide struggle with traumatic stress related ...

Demonstrating the relevance of theory to political and policy debates and practice, this lively and accessible second edition helps students to grasp the real-life implications of social policy theory.The updated text includes consideration of contemporary shifts in welfare ideologies in the context of global austerity and the UK Coalition and Conservative governments since 2010. With a new chapter focusing on critical debates about disability, sexuality and the environment, this t...

The political and economic landscape of UK social security provision has changed significantly since the 2008 financial crisis. This fully revised, restructured and updated 3rd edition of a go-to text book covers all the key policy changes and their implications since the elections of 2010 and 2015.With contributions from leading academics in the field this book critically examines the design, entitlement, delivery and impact of current welfare provision. The first half of the book...

The Moon Is Following UsBy: Patrick Foley and Ruth HargissIllustrated by: Julia ChamnessOn her way to Grandma’s house one Halloween night, Sam discovers that the Moon is following her whenever she looks to the night sky. How long will it stay with her?About the AuthorsPatrick Foley is a native Seattleite who writes children’s stories and cartoons. This is his second published children’s book, the first of which being Tillie and P-Trap the Plumber. Fo...

This anthology honors the life and work of American economist John E. Murray, whose work on the evolution of the standard of living spanned multiple disciplines. Publishing extensively in the areas of the history of healthcare and health insurance, labor markets, religion, and family-related issues from education to orphanages, fertility, and marriage, Murray was much more than an economic historian and his influence can be felt across the wider scholarly community. Written by Murray’s aca...

The transition from “married” to “married with children” can be tough. Before they know it, a once youthful and energetic married couple finds themselves in a minivan loaded with noisy kids and littered with Cheerios, crusty Sippy cups, banana peels, and missing library books. As much as you love your children and work hard to nurture and train them for the future, the challenges that come with parenthood can make the “for better or for worse” promise a hard one to honor.For Be...

Connect with God as a family in just a few minutes each nightYou love your children and want to pass your faith on to them, but in the busy activity of daily life, it's not as easy as it sounds.This helpful, hopeful family resource is exactly what you need to strengthen your faith as a family. It includes 90 days of biblically grounded devotions, prayers, and action steps. As you walk through these pages together at the end of each day, you will not only in...