Night Night Sweet Child
Does your child struggle to fall asleep? Is she scared and doesn't have confidence in herself? I pray this book will help her fall asleep fast and not be scared! May you find comfort and peace in God.
The Great Adventures of Regina and Richey
Here's a story of two kids, Regina and Richey, who come from completely different worlds; the rich and not so rich. They take a journey through life's lesson and learn what love and friendship are all about. A simple gift exchange at a school Christmas party between two friends expressing their love of friendship in two different ways; one with money and one without. Both gifts are given with love and hold great meaning. But did one gift fall short of it's value because it was made and not bought? A misinterpretation brings up confusion and doubt. Will this be sorted out in time? Will the friendship be saved?
Transformation of the Hearts, Volume 10
Transformation of the Hearts Series has been filled with family stories being told, secrets revealed, and it seems there is nothing left uncovered. However, one more mystery lies hidden inside these pages, and it's only a 3?5 picture of a five-year-old girl with Helena, her father, Erin Peterson, and "December 10, 1954" written on the back. After sixty years, circumstances will arise that will lead to a discovery that came with a one-time affair.
Born Extraordinary
A parent's guide to empowering children to embrace their visible and invisible differences Meg Zucker was born with one finger on each hand, shortened forearms, and one toe on each misshapen foot, caused by a genetic condition called ectrodactyly. She would eventually pass this condition on to her two sons, and, along with her husband, raise them and their adopted daughter, who has her own invisible differences. Born of the family's hard-won experiences, this book offers invaluable advice on raising confident, empathetic, and resilient children who succeed, not despite but because of their differences. Born Extraordinary helps parents of children with differences and disabilities to relinquish their instinctive anxieties, embrace their new normal, and ultimately find joy in watching their children thrive. Often the subjects of unwanted attention--ranging from pitying stares to bullying--Zucker and her sons have learned to ignore what others think and live fearlessly. Also incorporating the stories of other families with visible and invisible differences of all kinds, Born Extraordinary gives parents the tools to meet their children's emotional needs while supporting the whole family unit. Parents learn how best to empower their children to confront others' assumptions, grow in confidence, and encourage dialogue--rather than silence, fear, and shame--around difference.
Family Life Education with Diverse Populations
Family Life Education with Diverse Populations provides readers with research-based strategies for designing and implementing culturally appropriate family life education programming with various populations. Each chapter is written by a member of the population about which they write or an individual who has significant experience working with that specific population.Opening chapters introduce the Framework for Best Practices in Family Life Education and an effective, practical model for cultural competency. Additional chapters cover family life education considerations for specific populations, including rural families; incarcerated persons and their families; court-mandated parents and families; military and veteran families; grandfamilies; grandparents raising grandchildren; LGBTQ families; Black families; Indigenous families; Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander families; Arab immigrant families; Asian immigrant families; and Latino/Latina immigrant families.The second edition has been updated to reflect shifting demographics, changes in relevant policies, and advances in culturally specific family life education programming and practice relevant to respective populations.Designed to help readers assess their cultural competence and translate their cultural knowledge into effective, inclusive, and compassionate practice, Family Life Education with Diverse Populations is an exemplary resource for courses in family life education, family diversity, human services, and community practice. It is also an excellent book for practicing professionals.
Teachings to Help You
This book, "Teachings To Help You," is a bit different from the 5 other books that I have published. I have gone back to the series of teachings which I have done through the years and written a chapter on each of the subjects. I have explained it in a little more detail in the, "Introduction." Each of these subjects is related to helping Christians understand and walk-in the Christian life. Sometimes, teachings can concentrate on the doctrine so much (of course, it is very important) and the individual Christian needs to understand how to put it into practice in his or her life. That's what these teachings concentrate on. Please read these chapters carefully and, perhaps, over and over. My heart's desire is that you are really helped by them and that you even want to share the truths with others. Gloria Hartman was in the pastoral ministry with her husband for many years and was involved in teaching the Word of God. She had her own radio teaching program called, "Girl Talk," on a Christian radio station. Through that ministry, she ended up speaking throughout the area in the Midwest in which they lived. After her husband's homegoing, she was on staff (in a teaching capacity) at a church that friends of her and her husband were pastoring. She has been writing books since her husband moved to heaven. In the order they were published, they are "Journey in Grace," "Choosing for a Change," "Coming Out of the Cocoon," "From Darkness to Light," "Living in the Light," and now, "Teachings to Help You."
How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes
How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes is a clear, actionable, sometimes humorous (but always science-based) guide for parents on how to shape their kids into honest, kind, generous, confident, independent, and resilient people...who just might save the world one day. On social media, in the news, and from the highest levels of government, kids are increasingly getting the message that being selfish, obnoxious and cruel is okay. We know, of course, that young people have the capacity for great empathy, resilience, and action, and we all want to bring up kids who will help build a better tomorrow. But how do we actually do this? How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes is a deeply researched, evidence-based primer that provides a fresh, often surprising perspective on parenting issues, from toddlerhood through the teenage years. Science journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer outlines the traits we want our children to possess--including honesty, generosity, and antiracism--and then she provides scientifically-based strategies that will help parents instill those characteristics in their kids. Learn how to raise the kind of kids you actually want to hang out with--and who just might save the world.
Let It Boil Over Twice
When Arthur was a young boy he lived in a salt box style two story house on Mortier Bay, overlooking the ocean. They were a happy family of four. Although his parents had Arthur involved in baseball and hockey he never excelled in sports, but enjoyed playing just for fun. He dreamed of fishing with his dad. During the difficult time Arthur's father was in early recovery from a TBI, they reminisced about his dream to go fishing at Red Harbour Falls Pond with his dad. This is that story.The winter months were cold, and perfect for storytelling by the fire. Arthur would listen to so many fishing stories about Red Harbour Falls Pond, as told by his father, uncles, and their friends. The place became mystical in his mind.He prayed that his dream would come true. Visiting and fishing at the Red Harbour Falls Pond with his dad. Finally, one day it happened. Would it be all it could be? This book is based on that true story.
Dad Bod
A brisk, humorous collection of essays that redefines the mythos of fatherhood depicted in film, television, and video games.What do dads tell us about the world? Not your real dad, but dads in general. Dads are everywhere. Lurking in our movies, television shows, and video games. Spouting homespun wisdom and atrocious jokes, wallowing in might-have-beens and back-in-my-days, or rigidly defending the status quo. These fictional dads fuel a myth of fatherhood. What is that myth trying to tell us? And what is it trying to sell us? Dad Bod is a clever, riveting collection of essays about father figures in popular culture. From Gandalf to Homer Simpson, Die Hard to The Mandalorian, these essays unpack the tropes that inform our collective image of fatherhood. Follow Cian Cruise, newly minted dad, as he riffs on the stereotypes and lore of fatherhood, traces a contemporary art history of dads in popular culture, and journeys to the heart of dadness to become a better father.A RARE MACHINES BOOK
Stool Withholding
UK / Europe / Australia / New Zealand EditionInspired by the author's experience of this issue with her own son, this easy-to-understand guide gives detailed advice on every aspect of stool withholding including soiling (encopresis), laxative medication, toilet training and constipation.Stool withholding is most common in two to four year olds but it can also affect school-age children. It is often triggered by an episode of painful constipation. The child then becomes so terrified of experiencing this pain again that they hold on to their poo for days, even weeks, at a time. Just to add to the misery, stool withholding often causes children to soil their underwear.This bewildering problem can sometimes feel like a form of daily torture, not just for the child but for the whole family. Unless you've experienced this with your own child, it's difficult to imagine just how distressing it can be.After reading this, parents will have a straightforward plan of action, with lots of tips and strategies to try at home. The book also contains useful information about the laxative Movicol, with guidance on appropriate doses.The advice given is backed up by research, as well as the experiences of the author and other parents who have had to deal with this issue.Aimed primarily at parents, this guide should also be essential reading for health professionals, teachers and anyone else who works with, or cares for children.Stool withholding is still a widely misunderstood issue. If awareness and understanding of this subject is increased, many families could be spared this distressing problem.Recommended by ERIC - The Children's Bowel & Bladder Charity: www.eric.org.ukUSA / Canada Edition Also Available: "Stool Withholding: What To Do When Your Child Won't Poop!" (with guidance on MiraLAX/RestoraLAX dosage)About the AuthorSophia Ferguson has an Honours degree in Psychology, a Masters degree in Applied Social Research and a great interest in all things medical and psychological. She can be contacted at: www.stoolwithholding.comSome Amazon Five Star Reviews: ★★★★★ Fantastically helpful★★★★★ Highly recommended read★★★★★ What a help this book was!★★★★★ Lifesaver★★★★★ A ray of hope★★★★★ Exactly what we needed★★★★★ Wish I'd read this years ago★★★★★ So helpful!! Great book
Baby's 1st Year Memory Book
♥ Pregnancy marks the beginning of a particularly exciting time. ♥Here are the pages you'll get in this journal: - When mom found out she was pregnant!- Baby's first photoshoot / ultrasound pictures- All about Mommy (Full name, city of birth, favorite foods/songs/colors/etc, childhood memories and more!)- All about Daddy (Full name, city of birth, favorite foods/songs/colors/etc, childhood memories and more!)- Comparing pictures of baby, mom and dad as babies- Family Tree page (Parents, Grandparents and Great Grandparents)- All about mommy's pregnancy (foods mom craved and foods mom hated, songs and tv shows mom watched a lot of, when mom first felt you move, when your dad first felt you move, when we found out Boy or Girl!)- All about your baby shower (who, when, where, foods, gifts and games!)- The day baby was born (labor time, location of birth, who was there, birth story from mom and birth story from dad)- The perfect baby (Baby's full name, date and time of birth, birth weight and height, hair color and more)- The day baby was born (day of the week, weather, #1 song/movie/book, famous people with the same birthday, zodiac, birthstone, etc)- Baby's Name (names considered, why we chose baby's name, what it means)- Baby at home (first days with baby at home)- Baby's Growing (1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 4 months, 5 months, 6 months, 8 months, 10 months, 1 year)- Baby's Firsts (Holding head up, reaching for things, smiling, rolling over, crawling, dancing to music, laughing, first word, etc)- First Birthday! (All about your first birthday party)- 10 lined papers for notes Features: ♥ 80 pages ♥ Color Printed on both sides ♥ Perfect size 8"x10" ♥ High quality sturdy matte cover A wonderful gift idea for grandma and grandpa.Perfect for parents who want to document the pregnancy until the 1st birthday of their child.
Mothers and Leadership
Dr. Reginald E. Vance's mother, affectionately known as Momma V, was a diligent and experienced leader who understood the individual needs, wants, and requirements of each of her children as well as their leadership strengths and weaknesses. Momma V understood these things because she instinctively and intentionally invested decades of time, money, emotion, affection, training, and other resources to hone her intelligence about her organization-the family unit. Mothers are the greatest leaders known to mankind. In an inspirational guide that provides twelve leadership principles presented within three parts-Motivation, Optimism, and Momentum (MOM)-Dr. Vance begins by sharing real-life stories about prayer, positivity, patience, and praise as they relate to the motivation of people, families, groups, communities, and organizations. Within the second and third sections, Dr. Vance offers interrelated stories of purpose, people, persistence, and perspective to provide examples of the organizational skills effective leadership requires, and then shares the principles of priorities, preparation, perseverance, and prosperity that help build the momentum required to achieve-success as a leader. Mothers and Leadership is a valuable guide for anyone who wants to enhance the lives of those they lead in order to improve performance and employee engagement.
I Believe in Destiny
"I Believe In Destiny" is a short autobiography about a child from a northern Portuguese town who wins an academic scholarship and moves to a city near Lisbon. She meets the love of her life during the Portuguese revolution of 1974. She moves to the United States with her family after she graduated in 1976. Her boyfriend flies over the Atlantic to marry her the following year. It is a story of triumph over poverty and struggle. A story that makes you believe the Universe is benevolent, supportive and has a plan for you.
My Alternate Universe
Somewhere out there, on some other timeline, in some other plane of existence, another version of me is living the life I had planned. I picture her to be a peacefully content, self-assured supermom and a bit of a smug know-it-all-very likely an insufferable pain in the ass. I'll try not to judge her, though, because bless her heart, she means well and doesn't know any better.Jennifer Rosado approached childbirth the careful way she approached most things in life: with extensive research and thorough planning and preparation. But her expectations of a perfect labor, delivery, and bonding experience with her newborn son immediately collided with reality, and from that point forward her life was never the same. With disarming candor, Rosado tells the story of her son's challenging childhood years, her own need for control and lifelong battles with anxiety, and the ways that her son's diagnosis of autism changed her perspective and view of the world.Rosado beautifully captures the sense of isolation, loss of identity, and yearning for 'normal, ' while sharing the wisdom she gains from years of experience living a life completely unlike the life she had expected. This engaging memoir is not just about what it's like to raise a child with autism; it's about Rosado's inspiring journey of acceptance, adaptation, and self-discovery in a strange, humbling, enlightening alternate universe.
Mothers and Leadership
Dr. Reginald E. Vance's mother, affectionately known as Momma V, was a diligent and experienced leader who understood the individual needs, wants, and requirements of each of her children as well as their leadership strengths and weaknesses. Momma V understood these things because she instinctively and intentionally invested decades of time, money, emotion, affection, training, and other resources to hone her intelligence about her organization-the family unit. Mothers are the greatest leaders known to mankind. In an inspirational guide that provides twelve leadership principles presented within three parts-Motivation, Optimism, and Momentum (MOM)-Dr. Vance begins by sharing real-life stories about prayer, positivity, patience, and praise as they relate to the motivation of people, families, groups, communities, and organizations. Within the second and third sections, Dr. Vance offers interrelated stories of purpose, people, persistence, and perspective to provide examples of the organizational skills effective leadership requires, and then shares the principles of priorities, preparation, perseverance, and prosperity that help build the momentum required to achieve-success as a leader. Mothers and Leadership is a valuable guide for anyone who wants to enhance the lives of those they lead in order to improve performance and employee engagement.
The Essence of Motherhood
Do you think motherhood is messy, along with messy houses, messy rooms, and messy clothes? If your answer is yes! Then yes! It is. It's messy and beautiful. The book is divided into two sections: Healthy Pregnancy: Pregnancy is divided into three phases called the three trimesters and I have tried to cover all the unique issues and events that occur in each trimester, answering the questions that most mothers or to-be-mothers have. A few topics include healthy diet plans and exercise, maintaining self-love, garbh sanskar, packing your hospital bag, and how prepare yourself for the D-day. Cherish the Motherhood: At the end of nine months, you are able to hold your baby in your hands and see him or her for the first time. You are now officially a 'Mother'! The second part of my book is about the so-called official motherhood stage once the baby is delivered. How can you take care of yourself in the postpartum period? How has your role as a mother changed now? You must read this book if you: Are a first-time parent Are scared of pregnancy Want to cherish motherhood What can you expect from this book? Fitness and diet plans for the three trimesters Garbh Sanskar and the right techniques Personal experiences of mothers Positive visualization and thinking methods How to deal with postpartum depression and weight Experts interviews The book will help you in having a positive mindset towards pregnancy. It'll also give you a glimpse of what you can expect during and after the pregnancy phase. Motherhood is a beautiful journey but not a destination. This book will help you through this journey like a friend, a guide, and sometimes like a mother or mother-in-law.
ADHD Workbook For Children And Teens
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent condition affecting millions of children globally. Boys are more prone to this condition than girls, so this workbook's tone is mostly masculine. Children with ADHD are hyperactive and often show impulsive behavior. They can't maintain their focus for a longer duration, which is why these children are often lagging back in their schools. As a rehabilitation expert, I know how to deal with ADHD children. The treatment requires a non-tradition approach. You cant engage your ADHD children in long boring lectures. That is why I added many playful science-backed activities with proven results for their long-term rehabilitation. You will find activities that target your ADHD child's - Performance in school - Behavioral modification - Ability to make friends - Confidence and self-esteem I respect the fact that raising an ADHD child can be very stressful. So, you will find fantastic strategies in the latter part of the book that can help you prevent the symptoms of burnout and depression.
The Psychology of Sociability
This edited volume brings together the latest research in understanding the nature, origins, and evolution of human sociability, one of the most intriguing aspects of human psychology. Sociability-our sophisticated ability to interact with others, imagine, plan, and execute interdependent behaviours-lies at the heart of our evolutionary success, and is the most important prerequisite for the development of increasingly elaborate civilizations. With contributions from internationally renowned researchers in areas of social psychology as well as anthropology and evolutionary psychology, this book demonstrates the role of social psychology in explaining how human sociability evolved, how it shapes our mental and emotional lives, and how it influences both large-scale civilizational practices and intimate interpersonal relations. Chapters cover the core psychological characteristics that shape human sociability, including such phenomena as the role of information exchange, affective processes, social norms, power relations, personal relationships, attachment patterns, personality characteristics, and evolutionary pressures. Featuring a wide variety of empirical and theoretical backgrounds, the book will be of interest to students and researchers in all areas of the social sciences, as well as practitioners and applied professionals who deal with issues related to sociability in their daily lives.
Forever After
A heartfelt and precious Engagement Gift and Wedding Gift by USA TODAY BESTSELLING author Eevi Jones, filled with beautiful wisdom that celebrates the couple's new union.May today be the day that's remembered as the day you both became one. May today be the day where you both will beginyour new lives at the onset of dawn.May your hearts beat for each otherwith adoration and love so true, that every day with confidence you say 'I do' anew. Often purchased as an engagement or wedding gift, Forever After marks and celebrates the beginnings of something beautiful and extraordinary - a union of love.May this be the couple's beginning of the most precious memories with one another, forging their very own FOREVER AFTER. OTHER BOOKS IN THIS Life's Biggest Moments SERIES: Forever My Always - For the Soon-to-Be World ExplorerLetting Go - For the Soon-to-Be Empty NesterSisterly - To My Best FriendNew Beginnings - My New Chapter in LifePrecious - For New Moms and Moms-To-BeForever After - For Newlyweds and Engaged Couples
Raising Antiracist Children
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A must-have guide to raising inclusive, antiracist children from educator and advocate, Britt Hawthorne. Raising antiracist children is a noble goal for any parent, caregiver, or educator, but it can be hard to know where to start. Let Britt Hawthorne--a nationally recognized teacher and advocate--be your guide. Raising Antiracist Children acts as an interactive guide for strategically incorporating the tools of inclusivity into everyday life and parenting. Hawthorne breaks down antiracist parenting into four comprehensive sections: -Healthy bodies--Establishing a safe and body-positive home environment to combat stereotypes and create boundaries. -Radical minds--Encouraging children to be agents of change, accompanied by scripts for teaching advocacy, giving and taking productive feedback, and becoming a coconspirator for change. -Conscious shopping--Raising awareness of how local shopping can empower or hinder a community's ability to thrive, and teaching readers of all ages how to create shopping habits that support their values. -Thriving communities--Acknowledging the personal power we have to shape our schools, towns, and worlds, accompanied by exercises for instigating change. Full of questionnaires, stories, activities, tips, and tools, Raising Antiracist Children is a must-have, practical guide essential for parents and caregivers everywhere.
Embracing the powers of our inner owl
If you take a large group of friends, there are a few in that number who are astute - they seem to be able to stay one step ahead, by understanding and embracing their abilities to adopt, adapt, and improve. These skills and senses are what this book is all about. Helping you "Embracing the Powers of your inner owl" is about being able to anticipate change, it is using heightened a mental acuity in the many and various challenges of life. This book is one of a Trilogy which also includes "Making time so you can live life" and "Unlocking Solitary Confinement revealing Sanctuary".
Mis-Mother
Mis-Mother: Truths About Motherhood Your Mom Never Revealed is a story of survivorship, love, and imperfect mothering spanning 150 years in one crazy family. Our culture both adulates and irrationally blames mothers, obscuring much of the real maternal experience. This secrecy often leads women and men thunderstruck in early parenthood.Intending to do it "better" than our own parents, we find ourselves reliving and re-enacting the experiences of previous generations. Epigenetic research indicates historical trauma, mental illness, addiction, and peculiar coping styles are passed down through both nurture and nature.This was my personal experience as a mother when I suddenly understood why my Irish great-great grandmother was referred to as "Mad Mary." With humor, honesty, and historical references, I share my journey and that of my maternal ancestors from wounded soldiers to devoted warriors.With universal appeal, everyone will recognize elements of their own story in this powerful and poignant memoir.
The Nature of Children
Each chapter in this unique manual is formatted with quick tips that will get fast results, no matter what age your children are. Coupled with in-depth information on developmental behavior that explains just how different personalities respond to the more troublesome stages of growing up, you will be able to start seeing results right away. Simply by handling the same old situations differently.What's Inside: * Quick tips that will get fast results.* Positive methods to deal with difficult personalities.* A two-week program for changing problem behaviors one at a time.*Motivational games, point sheets, and contracts that will help trade discipline for development.Good for home or classroom, The Nature of Children unlocks keys to dealing with kids of any age. It shows how to work with human nature- instead of against it-by putting the focus on who they are rather than who they aren't.
Embracing the powers of our inner owl
If you take a large group of friends, there are a few in that number who are astute - they seem to be able to stay one step ahead, by understanding and embracing their abilities to adopt, adapt, and improve. These skills and senses are what this book is all about. Helping you "Embracing the Powers of your inner owl" is about being able to anticipate change, it is using heightened a mental acuity in the many and various challenges of life. This book is one of a Trilogy which also includes "Making time so you can live life" and "Unlocking Solitary Confinement revealing Sanctuary".
The Dad School
We need more dads! The Dad School defines the word dad as a supportive father. This book helps future and current fathers become dads. Children benefit from supportive fathers. Let's help children have fathers who support the process of raising them. Let's make more dads!
Children and Youths' Migration in a Global Landscape
This volume contains an Open Access Chapter.? Children and Youths' Migration in a Global Landscape interrogates how transnational mobility shapes the lives of the relatively young, and addresses questions that encourage us to consider what it means to be a transnationally mobile child or youth in the 21st century.
PEBBLES on the Journey!
"Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve." - Napoleon Hill These nine inspirational stories represent segments of my life that have been profoundly formed and shaped by culture, environment, self-awareness, and life experiences. These life-lessons have served as inspirations like ocean waves that have rolled onto the shores of my life. These experiences have touched and inspired me, bringing a transformation of my mind and spirit. These inspirations have served as a platform, bringing me to a place of healing, revelation, and self-acceptance, and a personal insight into how to process and view a purposeful life. From time to time along our life's journey, we encounter a fellow sojourner with whom we make a connection almost immediately. It tends to be humility that connects us, seeing in the other a genuine desire to learn, grow, love, and inspire. Born of modest means in Durham, North Carolina, the younger of two sons, Thomas Vanhook Jr. is such a sojourner. For over four decades, Thomas has inspired others through song and music. Among his many gifts, he has most notably applied his talent in the church as a minister of music, pianist, composer, teacher, workshop leader, and many more titles. The most important title to him is that of Inspirationalist. Thomas has dedicated his life's work to achieving a high level of artistry in whatever he does. It is this authentic artistry that touches the lives of so many. For Thomas, this book represents a bold step into a new territory of vulnerability and uncertainty. After many years of learning and growing, he recognized this truth: in his willingness to bare a little of himself-his thoughts, his fears, his triumphs, his failures, his insight and at times, even his humor-he helps others on their journey to connect with their power to learn, grow, love, and inspire.
PEBBLES on the Journey!
"Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve." - Napoleon Hill These nine inspirational stories represent segments of my life that have been profoundly formed and shaped by culture, environment, self-awareness, and life experiences. These life-lessons have served as inspirations like ocean waves that have rolled onto the shores of my life. These experiences have touched and inspired me, bringing a transformation of my mind and spirit. These inspirations have served as a platform, bringing me to a place of healing, revelation, and self-acceptance, and a personal insight into how to process and view a purposeful life. From time to time along our life's journey, we encounter a fellow sojourner with whom we make a connection almost immediately. It tends to be humility that connects us, seeing in the other a genuine desire to learn, grow, love, and inspire. Born of modest means in Durham, North Carolina, the younger of two sons, Thomas Vanhook Jr. is such a sojourner. For over four decades, Thomas has inspired others through song and music. Among his many gifts, he has most notably applied his talent in the church as a minister of music, pianist, composer, teacher, workshop leader, and many more titles. The most important title to him is that of Inspirationalist. Thomas has dedicated his life's work to achieving a high level of artistry in whatever he does. It is this authentic artistry that touches the lives of so many. For Thomas, this book represents a bold step into a new territory of vulnerability and uncertainty. After many years of learning and growing, he recognized this truth: in his willingness to bare a little of himself-his thoughts, his fears, his triumphs, his failures, his insight and at times, even his humor-he helps others on their journey to connect with their power to learn, grow, love, and inspire.
Happy Single Mother
Being a single mother wasn't always part of the plan. The fear of it kept me and my family in a situation that wasn't good for any of us. I never thought it could be the life change we all needed. Yes, it can be exhausting, lonely, and financially tough. But it can also be empowering and joyful, in ways you might never have imagined.At first, I felt like a big failure. And how was I supposed to feed and clothe my children, keep a roof over our heads, and work wearing something other than pyjamas, while also remembering to drink a glass of water at least once a week? But as I began to let go of other people's expectations, I started to enjoy the freedom of being a single parent: I was liberated, empowered and able to be the authentic mother I wanted to be.In this book, I share my own experience of single motherhood, alongside insights from fellow solo parents, child psychologists and other experts, providing reassurance and tips to help you: Raise resilient, emotionally intelligent childrenManage your moneyNavigate the world of datingForge meaningful friendshipsDiscover the untold joys of the single-mother lifeFrom one single mother to another, this book celebrates solo parenting and tackles the issues that we face daily, offering a fresh perspective and practical advice for anyone who has ever felt the weight of disappointment and guilt at their single parent status, declared themselves a failure or worried about their children's 'outcomes.'I hope reading about my experiences will help you feel excited and proud to be a single mother.
The Sleepy Little Stone
Teach your child how to relax their body and mind and help fall asleep by following the little stone's journey from land to lake. The Sleepy Little Stone teaches children between 3 - 7 years old how to breathe and relax the mind and body to fall asleep. Falling asleep isn't just about reading a book, but also setting up for sleep. In the back of the book, you'll find Happy Sleep Tips to help your child set up for sleep success. To find out more about helping your child sleep, visit HappySleepingBaby.com or follow along at Happy Sleeping Baby on Facebook and Instagram.
My Procession Is on My Door
Hi, I'm Pooja Mishra, an IIM Student and my life is screwed. Love showed up unannounced, uninvited to me! That's the thing with love. It doesn't take permission. It's in its very nature to gatecrash into our lives. Standing face-to-face with love, I find myself asking, 'Is this love at first sight?' Is love at first sight possible? The answer is not simple. It never was...But I know that I have fallen in love with AARAV. When you know why you like someone, it's "crush" & when you can't think of a reason or explanation it's love.. This intense love story will shake every belief you've ever had about love. A story that seeks to find out the real meaning of love.
Colonial New Mexican Families
In villages scattered across the northern reaches of Spain's New World empire, remote from each other and from the centers of power, family mattered. In this book Suzanne M. Stamatov skillfully relies on both ecclesiastical and civil records to discover how families formed and endured during this period of contention in the eighteenth century. Family was both the source of comfort and support and of competition, conflict, and even harm. Cases, including those of seduction, broken marriage promises, domestic violence, and inheritance, reveal the variabilities families faced and how they coped. Stamatov further places family in its larger contexts of church, secular governance, and community and reveals how these exchanges--mundane and dramatic--wove families into the enduring networks that created an intimate colonial New Mexico.
Gender, Youth and Education in Early 21st Century Spain
This book is an introduction to the role played by Spanish formal education in providing feminist pedagogies to adolescents and young people, throughout the first two decades of the 21st century. The images of Spanish feminist protests in recent years, with a considerable presence of young girls but also boys, have spread around the world. But what is their relationship with gender-based inequalities? What is the role of formal education in their understanding of social reality? The authors combine a sociological and historical analysis of the social and educational changes that have taken place in Spanish youth during these decades, with a pedagogical orientation towards practice.
Fall in Love With Your Flawsomeness
For many, many decades, Barb showed up as "not enough" in her life. Living most of her life with debilitating chronic illness, depression, and suffering through numerous losses.After losing three family members, she feel into a deep depression. Searching through this dark period of her life, she came to understand that every step, every loss, every trauma, circumstance, and setback was the Divine plan given for her soul's evolution and growth. She realized that all she had to do was to be in full surrender and alignment to overcome her victim mentality and find her purpose and passion.Through this book, Barb encourages and inspires women to unleash their greatness by sharing the practical spiritual principles and tools that she employed to help her find her way out of her darkness and into the light.
Exile Within
When loves seems to fail, the system is broken, and all you have is faith. When love does not seem to be working, the system fails you, and all you have is faith. The battles keep coming and coming. You pray, worship, sacrifice. Lord where are you? Do you see whats happening, where is my help? As the battles roar and the system is not supporting you as a care giver. Feeling helpless while watching your family fall apart, friends seem to be full of advice, but not willing to help you carry this cross.
Forever Together, a single mum by choice story with egg and sperm donation
This is a story to help single mothers by choice to share with their child how they were conceived. It is a story of a squirrel, Somy, and how she become a Mum. After a birthday party she realises she is growing older and needs to decide if she wants to become a Mum. She tries to meet someone and then decides to go for sperm donation. In this version she also goes for egg donation. The book is very colourful and ideal for children even before they can read, because the pictures are so full of details it easily captures the child s attention. It is my intention that the book should be easy for parents to read to their child so that gradually, as the child grows they will begin to understand their origins, in an easy and amusing manner.
The Ups and Downs of Growing Older
Fifteen percent or twenty-three million persons in the United States are presently over seventy years of age. The Complexity of Aging approaches difficulties that come with oldest age. Often inevitable and seldom anticipated, these oldest-old persons encounter alterations in health and physical abilities, strengthening or impairment of personality traits, and immense losses of family and social relationships; and are prime candidates for active/passive abuse or neglect. Confronted with questions as: How shall I/we find the best home for these years? How will feelings change? How can I remain independent? How will living alone affect me? Yet with such immense changes, the oldest-old persons have a vigor for life, they are the most positive in their view of life, they seek resolutions that feel right, and they accept difficulties with an ability to compensate for compelled changes in life.
Held
Can your prodigal's journey become your greatest testimony? Eleanor Formaggio can without a doubt say yes! God shows up in the midst of disappointment, failure and fear. Even as He moves in the lives of our prodigals, He is changing us into who He has called us to be.Held contains spiritual insights, prayers, and a story that is both painful and hopeful at the same time. While God was looking out for Eleanor's son even when he wandered far, He was taking her on an intensely personal journey as well.In sharing her story, Eleanor encourages us that we can trust God to lift our loved ones out of the mire at just the right time, and explains why He is careful not to do it a moment too soon. In the waiting, however, we can actively partner with God. By pulling on the rope of prayer we can move mountains, activate angels, and hear Jesus whisper into our own hearts as we wait for our prodigals to return. This is a mother's story. Packed with strategies and insights, it will empower you to fight for the future of your child and partner with God for the destiny on their life-and yours!
ADHD in Marriage
Can no longer cope with your partner's behavior?Do you feel like your partner is beyond redemption?Do you feel like there is nothing you can do to save your relationship?Do you feel like your partner made your life a misery?You are not aloneThere are lots of couples where one or both partners have ADHDIf any of this sounds familiar to you or if you feel like you just can't seem to make things work in your relationship, then you've come to right place.But First, A Warning: Before we go further, let me make something abundantly clear: This workbook does not contain a "magic wand" that will bring you instant answers without having to do any work.What I'm about to share with you takes both time and effort and has worked wonders for me and my private clients. And I believe it can help you too.The exact process I'll be sharing with you has taken several of my clients from a state of frustration and feeling "stuck", to crystal clarity as to what they should do.So with that said, let me tell you...Let's get real, ADHD is intense, it can wreck relationships and if you're like most people, you probably have little or no experience on how to make your relationship work with ADHD, because living with ADHD is unlike anything you've probably ever experienced before.Look, there a lot of books and materials out there about relationships and frankly there's no shortage of advice on radio television and internet, but come on, let's be honest, most of that advice is watered down and recycled thinking that frankly just doesn't have any application to couples with ADHD.I'm sure you've heard the comments like: "oh honey I'm sorry I just forgot" or "what's the big deal?" or "why are you so upset?".Sometimes it can seem like it's just easier to do everything yourself than to live so much chaos but you don't have to live this way forever.Many couples tried traditional therapy, pastoral counseling, coaching but still noimprovement.The fact is these couples are miserable because they are using the wrong principles in their relationship.People with ADHD really do think and feel very differently from their non ADHD counterparts. The sooner you accept that fact the quicker you'll be on the road to getting real result in your relationship.Here's a fraction of what you're getting...- How the Non-ADHD Partner Handle the Relationship- Adult ADHD & Relationships- Effective Communication Strategies- Co-occurring conditions with ADHD- How to Communicate with a Person with ADHD- Curbing Impulsivity and Money Issues- Managing Emotions- The Power of Encouragement and ADHD- Making ADHD your superpower- The Role of Unconscious Shame in ADHD Symptoms- Questions and AnswersWhat's Holding You Back?-"I'm afraid of really hearing the truth."My book is designed with YOU in mind, and all of the information is delivered to you in a loving, gentle manner. You will never be put down by me, you will feel confident and supported!- "I'm not ready to do anything just yet. I'll get it when I'm ready to take action."This book doesn't force you to do anything you're not ready to do. You have all the time in the world to complete it, and you do it on your terms and at your speed.
When Life Stops
This book aims too give a profound understanding of what personal and collective trauma is and what serves healing. A somatic view is combined with a systemic approach and many case studies, guided meditations and exercises make the theoretical explanations tangible. The process of trauma healing is examined, not only in a psychological, but also a spiritual context, recognising the trauma does not only need to be a destructive, but can also become an awakening force. The author throughout the book includes his personal healing journey after losing his wife in tragic accident. In this way the book does not only speak to the reader's intellect, but also reaches him on a feeling level, because only there can real healing take place.
