Roots & Wings
Every parent secretly wonders: am I raising a child who can stand on their own feet and still stand beside others? Between school pressures, busy schedules, and glowing screens, it is easy to slide into managing performance instead of building character. This book offers a calm, practical alternative for readers looking for values based parenting that holds firm without becoming rigid. Across warm stories, simple frameworks, and age-banded checklists, it shows how to raise raising independent kids by turning ordinary moments into practice for life. Instead of one more theory-heavy manual, it reads like a practical parenting workbook you can keep on the kitchen table. You will learn how to design a living family values charter, build positive parenting habits, and use chores and allowance as everyday tools for teaching responsibility at home. Chapters on resilience, gratitude, and volunteering translate big ideas into small, repeatable actions. You will see how autonomy supportive parenting can work in real homes, how to weave mindful family routines into evenings and weekends, and how to grow resilience for children through safe, everyday failures. The result is a grounded, hopeful guide for anyone who wants fewer lectures, more laughter, and a home where children quietly learn to help, decide, and care.
The Temperament Toolkit
Some children crumble at a raised eyebrow; others barely blink at a long lecture. Many families are trying to keep order with generic rules, only to discover that one child thrives while another falls apart. The result is a constant debate about fairness, and a quiet fear that someone is failing. This book starts from a different place: your child's wiring. Instead of asking how to control behaviour, it asks how temperament parenting and gentle discipline can turn everyday friction into coaching moments. Using stories from home and school, it shows how to build a practical child behaviour guide that fits introverted, extroverted, sensitive, and risk-seeking children alike. Parents learn how to offer introvert child support and sensitive child parenting without lowering expectations or shaming anyone. Drawing on clear psychological ideas rather than jargon, the book explains how to parent different brains in the same household. It offers concrete tools for restorative parenting, repairing after conflicts, and designing fair discipline strategies that actually teach skills. There are scripts and planning pages to help you build a shared school behaviour plan with teachers, plus ideas for simple, data light tracking so you can see change over time without turning family life into a spreadsheet. Written for thoughtful parents, carers, and educators, this is a calm, honest companion for those who want firm boundaries, warmer relationships, and a much clearer sense of what "fair" can mean for each child.
The Adaptive Parent
Some children fold neatly into every routine; others ricochet off the same rules as if they were made of rubber. If you have ever wondered how one set of parents can raise two utterly different humans, this book is written with you in mind. It argues that the missing piece is not more willpower, but a clearer reading of temperament. Instead of pushing you towards one more rigid method, it shows you how to build temperament based parenting that starts with who your child already is. You will learn to map child temperament across energy, sensitivity, and pace, and then match discipline, routines, and family agreements to that pattern. The focus is on peaceful discipline that still holds firm limits, using scripts and checklists that help you stay calm when tempers spike. For parents of intense, shy, or strong willed child types, there are practical tools for sensitive child parenting and parenting anxious child moments, without shaming you for past mistakes. Co-parents and wider carers will find guidance on co parenting communication, so that adults can disagree without turning children into messengers or referees. Whether you are new to family life or already years in, this guide helps you design family routines that respect everyone's nervous system. The result is a more positive parenting book in practice: less conflict, more trust, and a home where each child's temperament is not battled, but understood.
Dad's Letters
Dad's Letters: Wisdom for Sons on Faith, Identity, and Becoming the Man God Created You to Be is a collection of 152 short, heartfelt letters written from the perspective of a loving father to his son. Blending biblical truth, life experience, leadership insight, and personal vulnerability, Aaron D. Davis offers practical guidance for men who desire clarity in their faith, confidence in their identity, and courage in their calling.Many men long for a relationship with God but struggle to know where to begin. Without the steady voice of spiritual fatherhood, faith can feel abstract and disconnected from everyday life. These letters were written to bridge that gap-making the things of God understandable, practical, and livable.Drawing from decades of pastoral ministry, law enforcement leadership, trauma recovery work, and personal experience as a husband and father, Davis addresses themes such as character, discipline, integrity, emotional resilience, spiritual growth, leadership, repentance, courage, and purpose. Each letter is concise yet intentional-designed to be read in a few minutes but reflected on for a lifetime.The tone is direct but compassionate. Challenging yet affirming. Honest without condemnation. Every letter concludes with the same reminder: "I love you, son. I hope you always know it." That consistent refrain captures the heart of the book-guidance rooted in unwavering love.Whether read devotionally, used in a mentoring relationship, or studied in a small group setting, Dad's Letters serves as a compass for men seeking to grow in faith and step confidently into the man God created them to be.
Life with Mother
A mother's wit is sharper than any city's edge, and in the parlours and kitchens of early twentieth century New York, domestic life brims with both chaos and charm. From the very first page, this humorous family memoir draws readers into a world where the mother-son relationship is equal parts exasperating and endearing-a delicate dance of affection, misunderstanding, and everyday heroics. Brimming with the sly, observational humour that made American classic literature so enduring, these stories capture the universal quirks of family life, painting scenes as vivid as any bustling avenue or quiet brownstone in Victorian era America. The narrative unfolds in a series of sparkling vignettes, each one revealing the eccentricities and unspoken codes that govern a household helmed by a formidable matriarch. Lovers of early twentieth century fiction and fans of James Thurber will find themselves at home in these pages, which balance gentle satire with genuine warmth. The rhythm of domestic routines, the clash of personalities, and the small triumphs and disasters of everyday living are rendered with a deft touch, offering both laughter and insight to general readers and literature enthusiasts alike. The New York City setting serves not just as a backdrop, but as a character in its own right, shaping the rhythms and aspirations of the family's life. Long out of print, this book has been republished by Alpha Editions and restored for today's and future generations. More than a mere reprint, this edition is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, inviting new audiences to rediscover the wit and wisdom of a bygone era. For those who cherish family life humour and domestic life stories-whether drawn to tales similar to Chelsea Handler or seeking a fresh perspective on American classic literature-this volume offers a rare glimpse into the heart of a family and an age defined by both tradition and transformation.
Serendipity
Serendipity is the unforgettable true story of a boy from a small Pennsylvania town who lived more than one life in a single lifetime. From daring childhood escapades and close calls, to the discipline of the U.S. Marine Corps, to the free-spirited hippie years that shaped his worldview, and finally to a decades-long career teaching students who are deaf John Reade takes readers through a life defined by courage, humor, resilience, and unexpected turns.With plainspoken charm and remarkable honesty, Reade reflects on the people who shaped him, the hardships that strengthened him, and the serendipitous moments that changed his path when he least expected it. His memoir captures the heart of small-town America, the grit of military service, the wonder of youth, and the deep satisfaction of a life spent helping others. is perfect for readers who enjoy real stories about real people-stories filled with humor, heart, and the beautiful unpredictability of lifeThis memoir is more than a timeline of events it's a celebration of family, courage, luck, stubbornness, and the unexpected ways life opens doors just when we think we've run out of road. Written in a warm, plainspoken voice, Serendipity is perfect for readers who enjoy real stories about real people living, learning, and growing through every twist of life
Precepts in Christian Parenting
The purpose of this book is to offer seven teachings that teach Christian parenting skills. This book will teach parents how to reinforce their children's desirable behavior and how to extinguish their children's undesired behavior by using biblical principles. The issues addressed are communication skills, discipline, fighting, drugs, premarital sex, school, and making house rules. The age range of the children for whom this book is designed are children between the ages of thirteen and eighteen.
Raising Toddlers
This book is designed to help you give your child the best possible foundation in life by guiding you in raising a well-rounded, confident, and joyful individual. It focuses on nurturing qualities such as creativity, curiosity, responsibility, and conscientiousness-traits that will serve your child throughout their entire life.Inside, you'll discover practical advice, helpful tips, and curated lists that support you in creating a stimulating, warm, and enriching environment for your toddler. From engaging them in household chores to fostering a love for art, books, and nature, the book offers actionable steps to cultivate a child who is not only eager to learn but also deeply connected to the world around them.Drawing inspiration from both Montessori and Waldorf educational philosophies, this book blends structure and freedom in a way that respects each child's natural development and individual personality. Whether you are new to these methods or already familiar with their principles, you will find tools and ideas that are easy to implement in your everyday life.More than just a parenting manual, this book is a companion on your journey-helping you raise a child who is curious, kind, independent, and ready to thrive in today's world.
The Family Shepherd Field Manual
Based on Eli Williams' groundbreaking book The Family Shepherd, this comprehensive 4-hour workshop field manual equips 21st-century fathers with the tools, wisdom, and courage to guide their families through today's complex challenges.Using the powerful metaphor of the ancient shepherd, this manual transforms fatherhood from passive presence to active, intentional leadership. Just as shepherds knew each sheep by name, fought off predators, and sacrificed personal comfort for their flock's well-being, modern fathers are called to be present, protective, and purposeful in their children's lives.The workshop addresses critical issues facing today's families, including the pornography epidemic (with children first exposed at ages 12-13), youth gambling addiction, mental health crises, and the pervasive threat of digital dangers. Fathers learn to wield the "shepherd's tools"-the rod of firm boundaries, the staff of gentle guidance, and the sling of proactive prevention-to protect their families from modern predators.Beyond protection, the manual champions servant leadership over authoritarian control. Drawing on Scripture and practical psychology, it teaches fathers to lead with humility, to apologize when wrong, and to empower their children with age-appropriate autonomy. The emphasis shifts from "Do it because I said so" to "Let me explain why this matters."Recognizing that overwhelmed fathers cannot effectively shepherd, the manual dedicates substantial focus to stress management, self-care, and the critical importance of rest. Fathers learn that prioritizing their own well-being isn't selfish-it's foundational to family health.With interactive activities, honest self-assessments, accountability frameworks, and a 30-day action plan, this field manual provides more than theory-it creates lasting transformation. The included Personal Reflection Journal and Shepherd's Creed offer ongoing support beyond the workshop.Grounded in biblical wisdom yet intensely practical, The Family Shepherd Field Manual challenges fathers to reject the "hired hand" mentality and embrace their God-given calling: to know, protect, guide, and serve their families with unwavering commitment and sacrificial love.
Root and Wings
Every child needs roots to feel safe - and wings to become who they were born to be.In Root and Wings, Joy Hafner offers a soulful, practical guide to raising mindful, emotionally grounded, and resilient children in a world that moves too fast.Blending gentle psychology, nervous system awareness, and heart-centered wisdom, this book invites parents to break generational patterns, create emotionally safe homes, and raise children who know how to love without losing themselves.Inside, you will discover how to: - Create calm, grounded family rhythms- Teach empathy without overwhelm- Model healthy boundaries with warmth- Heal your own inner child while raising your own- Nurture confidence, resilience, and emotional intelligence- Transform ordinary moments into meaningful connectionThrough reflective chapters, powerful insights, and simple family rituals, Root and Wings reminds us that the greatest gift we can give our children is our presence.When love is steady and self-respect is modeled, children grow up knowing: feelings are safe, repair is possible, and who they are is enough.This is mindful parenting for a new generation - rooted in wisdom, rising in light.
Didn't You No'ah
Didn't You No'ah Readers will take an interest in this book because of the stories told are like you seeing a parable coming to life for not only a child reading it, but the adult as well.
Inspirations For Life's Journey
When life feels heavy and direction feels uncertain, a single insight can steady your spirit. Inspirations for Life's Journey offers a collection of intimate devotionals-quiet reflections that feel as though they were written just for you. Grounded in real-life experience, these pages honor the complexity of the human condition with compassion and clarity. Roy V. White gently guides readers through honest introspection, practical next steps, and affirmations designed to restore balance and confidence. Each reflection meets you exactly where you are on your journey. Whether you read from beginning to end or open the book at random, you will discover words that calm your fears, reconnect you with nature, and encourage you to rise toward your better self. This book is meant to be shared-a trusted companion for anyone seeking hope, belonging, and emotional clarity.
The Perfect Parent Trap
You're not failing. You're just caught in a trap designed for struggle.Modern parenting is drowning us. We have more information than ever, yet parents are more anxious, burnt out, and disconnected than they've been in generations. We're told to manage behaviour, enforce rules, and stay in control - but not how to stay emotionally present during meltdowns or manage the old wounds that get pressed when our children's behaviour hooks something deep inside us.After twenty-five years working with families, therapist Lisa Taylor knows the truth: the real problem isn't your child's behaviour. It's the invisible heartprints from your own childhood - the emotional imprints that still shape how you respond when stress runs high and nothing goes to plan.The Perfect Parent Trap offers something different. Not another technique to master, but an invitation to break free from inherited patterns of control, perfectionism, and fear. When you learn to respond to the child in front of you instead of reacting from the child within you, everything shifts. This isn't about doing more. It's about being more present - with yourself first, then with the people you love most.Your children don't need you to be perfect. They need you to be real.
Stop Yelling, Start Connecting with Your Child
Do you know that feeling? The heavy silence after a shouting match. The knot in your stomach when you regret the words you just said. You see the look on your child's face and promise yourself: "I won't yell next time." But without a proven strategy, the cycle repeats.Stop Yelling, Start Connecting with Your Child is your permission slip to break free from the frustration of angry parenting. This is more than just a book; it is a comprehensive guide to gentle parenting and positive discipline designed for the modern parent who wants to lead with love rather than fear.In this powerful, research-based guide to peaceful parenting, you will discover: Trigger Identification & Management: The real reason you yell is rarely about your child's behavior; it's about your own internal triggers. Learn how to find, understand, and disarm these triggers before they lead to an outburst.The Hidden Language of Misbehavior: Master the art of behavioral decoding to understand what your child is actually trying to tell you, allowing you to stop reacting and start responding with empathy.A Simple, Step-by-Step Roadmap: Get practical, actionable tools to handle toddler defiance, tame temper tantrums, and navigate power struggles without ever raising your voice.Positive Discipline Strategies: Transition from a "correcting" mindset to a "connecting" mindset to foster emotional intelligence and resilience in your home.Healing the Parent-Child Bond: Learn specific techniques to repair the relationship after a conflict and build an unbreakable foundation of trust that lasts into the teenage years and beyond.Why This Book is a Must-Have for Every Family Library: Parenting is the most challenging job in the world, and constant yelling leads to parental burnout and childhood anxiety. This book provides the social-emotional learning tools needed to create a calmer, happier home environment. Whether you are dealing with a strong-willed toddler or a defiant school-aged child, your journey toward a peaceful, respectful home starts today.This is your wake-up call to become the parent your child truly needs. Stop the guilt, end the frustration, and start connecting now.Why this version ranks higher: Keyword Density: I added high-value industry terms like "gentle parenting," "social-emotional learning," and "parental burnout." Libraries use these specific terms to build their collections.Expanded Content: By utilizing more of that 4,000-byte limit, you provide more "hooks" for the IngramSpark and retailer search engines to catch.Problem/Solution Focus: It clearly defines the pain points (yelling, guilt) and provides the professional solutions (trigger management, behavioral decoding), which increases the "conversion rate" for people who find the page.
A Letter from Your Child What Your Kid Wishes You Knew About
What if you could truly understand what your child needs-not just their words, but their heart? Imagine transforming the chaos of daily power struggles into a home filled with calm, trust, and mutual respect."A Letter from Your Child" is your professional roadmap to seeing the world through your child's eyes. Unlike traditional parenting guides, this book speaks from the child's perspective, revealing the deep-seated needs and emotions behind their most challenging behaviors. It is a powerful invitation to stop the guessing game and start listening to the silent messages your child is sending every day.In this comprehensive guide to gentle parenting and emotional connection, you will discover: The Hidden Language of Misbehavior: Learn why "acting out" is often a desperate cry for understanding and how to respond with love instead of frustration.Effective Communication Strategies: Master the art of active listening and empathy-led dialogue to de-escalate conflicts before they turn into shouting matches.Root Cause Identification: Discover the power of identifying your own triggers so you can remain the "calm in the storm" for your child.Practical Tools for Tantrum Management: Get step-by-step techniques to handle defiance and strong emotions while keeping your child's dignity intact.Building Emotional Resilience: Help your child develop social-emotional intelligence by modeling healthy regulation and setting fair, consistent boundaries.The Power of Quality Connection: Learn how simple shifts in play and presence can strengthen your bond and bring joy back to your parenting journey.Why This Book is a Must-Have for Every Family Library: This isn't about being a "perfect" parent; it's about creating the secure, loving relationship that every child craves. Packed with real-life stories and actionable advice, this book provides the positive discipline framework needed to nurture a peaceful family environment.Whether you are struggling with a strong-willed toddler or looking to deepen your connection with your school-aged child, the journey to a more harmonious home starts here. Stop the cycle of guilt and start becoming the parent your child truly needs for a better future.Who This Book Is For: New and Experienced Parents: Whether you are navigating the first years of toddlerhood or trying to reconnect with an older child, these strategies adapt to your unique family dynamic.Parents Struggling with Burnout: If you feel overwhelmed by the cycle of yelling and regret, this book provides the stress-management tools and self-regulation techniques needed to regain control.Educators and Caregivers: A vital resource for anyone working with children who wants to understand the psychology behind behavior and foster a supportive learning environment.The Core Promise: By the end of A Letter from Your Child, you will no longer see misbehavior as a personal attack, but as an opportunity for growth. You will possess a "toolbox" of gentle parenting techniques that allow you to set firm boundaries while maintaining a heart-to-heart connection. You are not just changing your parenting today; you are changing your child's future by modeling emotional intelligence and unconditional love.
No-Yelling Parenting Toolbox
Transform Your Parenting with the 'No-Yelling Parenting Toolbox': Your Guide to Calm, Peaceful Family LifeFeeling overwhelmed by parenting stress and constant yelling? Discover the revolutionary 'No Yelling Formula' in this essential guide for struggling parents seeking peace and understanding at home. This book offers a practical path to stress-free parenting and better communication.What You'll Discover: Stop Yelling at Kids: Learn anger management techniques to stay calm and maintain authority without raising your voice.Handle Temper Tantrums: Use practical strategies to transform tantrums into learning opportunities and enhance your parenting skills.Improve Family Communication: Strengthen how you and your child connect, ensuring everyone feels heard, even in tough times.Why This Book is a Must-Have: Parenting can be challenging, but with the right tools, it becomes manageable. Our straightforward advice is designed to be implemented right away. By adopting the No Yelling Formula, you enhance the bond with your children, turning everyday struggles into moments of joy and connection. Each chapter boosts your confidence and equips you with practical parenting tools.Take the First Step: Ready for a positive change? Secure your copy of 'No-Yelling Parenting Toolbox' today and embark on a journey toward a calmer, happier family life. Discover stress management, effective discipline strategies, and tools for creating a peaceful and loving home environment. This book provides solutions for tantrum management, yelling-free parenting, and building stronger family connections. Order now and embrace peaceful parenting today, creating a supportive, loving atmosphere for your children's growth and success. Empower your parenting journey with proven methods to nurture, guide, and support your child's development effectively.
The Bye Bitch Book
Not a Novel. A Guided Conversation with Yourself. Big Sis is a story-based reflection book designed to help readers pause, process, and make intentional choices-using lived experience as the entry point.This book blends short-form stories, Big Sis commentary, and guided questions. Rather than following a single narrative, readers move through moments that invite reflection, recognition, and response.This is not passive reading. It is guided engagement.Big Sis serves as the steady voice between the story and the lesson-naming patterns, slowing the moment, and asking the questions that help readers connect what they're reading to their own lives.Inside the Book: Story-driven sections rooted in real-life experienceCommentary that bridges emotion and clarityReflection questions at the end of each sectionA structure suitable for personal reading or group discussionThis book is ideal for readers navigating relationships, boundaries, transitions, or self-clarity-and for those who want representation that reflects emotional truth.HOW TO USE THIS BOOKThis book is designed to be used intentionally, not rushed.Each section follows a simple rhythm: Story → Commentary → ReflectionIndividual ReadingRead one section at a timePause at the reflection questionsWrite, think, or sit with what surfacesReturn when you're ready-not when you're finishedGroup or Book Club UseRead sections aloud or independentlyUse the reflection questions to guide conversationAllow space for multiple interpretations and lived experiencesFacilitated or Educational SettingsUse stories as discussion promptsUse reflection questions for dialogue, journaling, or exercisesTreat each section as a standalone learning momentThis book does not require linear reading. Readers may move through sections in any order, returning to the ones that speak to where they are now.Big Sis is not here to give answers. She's here to help readers recognize what they already know-and decide what to do next.Companion title available: The Big Sis Self-Rescue Journal
The DBT Workbook for ADHD and Autism
Does Any of This Sound Familiar?Your RSD fires at the smallest perceived criticism and suddenly you're convinced everyone hates you.Your relationships struggle because your partner doesn't understand why you shut down or explode over "small things."You mask so hard that you're exhausted by noon, but letting the mask slip feels terrifying.You're told to "just focus" or "calm down" by people who have no idea how your nervous system actually works.I get it. You've tried therapy. You've read the DBT workbooks. They told you these skills work for everyone.What's inside: - Why standard DBT fails ADHD and autistic brains (and the exact modifications that actually work)- The 8 senses you're processing (not 5) and why ignoring three of them keeps you dysregulated- How to regulate sensory input BEFORE emotional regulation (the foundation everyone skips)- Why "willingness vs. willfulness" gaslights demand avoidance and what to use instead- The RSD reality-check system that separates actual rejection from your brain's threat response- Time blindness strategies that work with your neurology, not against it- Communication scripts for when your brain goes offline and you can't form words- Executive function hacks for task initiation paralysis, decision freeze, and working memory failure- How to explain your needs without over-justifying or apologizing for your neurology- Alexithymia-friendly emotion identification when "name your feelings" makes no sense- Why masking is killing you and how to reduce it without feeling exposed- Meltdown vs. shutdown differences and what to do during eachRegulation is possible. Relationships can work. You just need the right tools.
SHATTERED But STANDING FROM BROKENESS TO BEAUTY THROUGH FAITH AND FORGIVENESS
Life has a way of shattering even the strongest hearts. Divorce, betrayal, trauma, and disappointment can leave us feeling broken, invisible, and uncertain about the future. Yet amid the pain, God whispers that our story is not over.In Shattered But Standing: From Brokenness to Beauty Through Faith and Forgiveness, Debra M. Wright shares her powerful journey of healing, forgiveness, and transformation. With honesty and grace, she invites readers to walk with her through heartbreak and into hope. Through her signature A.R.E. framework: Acknowledge, Release, Empower, Debra equips women to face their pain with courage, let go of what holds them back, and step into the fullness of their God-given identity.Each chapter weaves together scripture, personal stories, affirmations, and practical tools that help you move from surviving to thriving. Whether you are navigating the aftermath of divorce, struggling with resentment, or longing for a fresh start, this book will remind you that freedom is possible and joy can rise again.More than a memoir, this is a guide to spiritual renewal and personal empowerment. It will encourage you to acknowledge your truth, release the weight of the past, and embrace the abundant life Christ has promised.Your past does not define your future. With God, broken pieces can become a testimony of beauty, strength, and purpose.
Real Words With Sam
What if understanding isn't the problem-being heard is?Real Words With Sam tells the true story of a father who, after two decades, discovers that his autistic son has been fully aware, perceptive, and engaged all along. Through spelled communication, Sam's inner voice emerges, revealing insight, humor, and emotional depth that challenge long-standing assumptions about disability and intelligence. What many experts labeled as "behaviors" and a "learning disorder" is actually apraxia-a condition affecting output, not input or understanding.Father and son move beyond managing autism toward building a relationship rooted in mutual respect and curiosity. Deeply vulnerable, raw, and humble, this is both an intimate father-son story and an invitation to rethink how we define communication, competence, and connection-and to ask how many other voices may be waiting to be heard.
Why Babies Suck
Is your baby struggling to feed?Are you exhausted, in pain, and wondering why something that should feel natural feels impossible?You are not alone. Many parents face babies who will not latch, painful feeds, and a constant sense that something is wrong. Those instincts matter. Feeding difficulties are often early warning signs of tongue tie, lip tie, or tethered oral tissues, also called TOTs. These conditions affect more babies than most parents are told and they are frequently missed, misdiagnosed, or dismissed.In Why Babies Suck, pediatric dentist Dr. James Thomas explains infant feeding challenges with clarity, compassion, and evidence-based guidance. This is not just a breastfeeding book. It is a practical roadmap for parents and professionals who want answers and options.Inside this guide, you will learn: Why painful feeding, poor latch, and clicking sounds matter Why reflux, colic, and gas may relate to oral function How to recognize signs of tongue tie, lip tie, and tethered oral tissues How body tension can affect feeding, head shape, comfort, and settling The therapy-first approach, including feeding support and bodywork before surgery When a frenotomy evaluation may help and when it may not How to build a care team that may include IBCLC, PT, OT, CST, and a pediatric dentist What questions to ask your pediatrician or lactation consultant How to advocate for your baby within the healthcare system Real stories from families who found answers after months of struggleThis book is for you if: Your baby struggles to latch or stay latched Feeding is painful despite good positioning Your baby has reflux, colic, or excessive gas You have been told this is normal, but your intuition says otherwise You are considering tongue tie release and want clear information You support families as a clinician or therapistWhat makes this book different is its whole-child, therapy-first perspective. Dr. Thomas combines clinical expertise with respect for parental intuition and collaborative care. You will learn how professionals can work together to support feeding, function, and comfort.Feeding your baby should not feel this hard. With the right support, it often does not have to be.Your baby is communicating. This book helps you listen. Perfect for parents, expectant families, lactation consultants, pediatricians, dentists, ENTs, therapists, doulas, midwives, and public health educators.
The Next Greatest Generation
In an age of digital distraction, instant gratification, and cultural confusion, young men are searching for authentic guidance and timeless wisdom. "The Next Greatest Generation" bridges the generational divide with hard-won insights from a Gen X father to the emerging men of Gen Z. Dr. Jeffrey Hogan, a military veteran and father of three sons, delivers a powerful roadmap for navigating modern challenges while building character, resilience, and purpose. Drawing from his experiences as a latchkey kid who witnessed 9/11, survived economic crashes, and navigated the digital revolution, Hogan offers practical wisdom on everything from developing true self-reliance to building meaningful relationships in a hyper-connected world. This isn't another book telling young men what they're doing wrong. It's a fatherly conversation about what it takes to thrive when the world seems uncertain, when failure feels overwhelming, and when society's messages contradict everything you know to be true. Through twelve essential chapters covering resilience, work ethic, critical thinking, faith, and personal responsibility, Hogan challenges readers to reject comfortable mediocrity and embrace the difficult path toward greatness. Part memoir, part manifesto, and wholly practical, this book speaks directly to young men ready to stop drifting and start building. It's for those who sense that true success isn't measured in followers or fleeting pleasures, but in character forged through adversity and purpose discovered through service. If you enjoyed "12 Rules for Life" by Jordan Peterson, "The Road to Character" by David Brooks, or "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl, you'll love "The Next Greatest Generation."
Real Words With Sam
What if understanding isn't the problem-being heard is?Real Words With Sam tells the true story of a father who, after two decades, discovers that his autistic son has been fully aware, perceptive, and engaged all along. Through spelled communication, Sam's inner voice emerges, revealing insight, humor, and emotional depth that challenge long-standing assumptions about disability and intelligence. What many experts labeled as "behaviors" and a "learning disorder" is actually apraxia-a condition affecting output, not input or understanding.Father and son move beyond managing autism toward building a relationship rooted in mutual respect and curiosity. Deeply vulnerable, raw, and humble, this is both an intimate father-son story and an invitation to rethink how we define communication, competence, and connection-and to ask how many other voices may be waiting to be heard.
From Chaos to Confidence
Motherhood is beautiful, rewarding, and often overwhelming. This empowering guide offers practical strategies to navigate the highs and lows of parenting with greater self-awareness, resilience, and confidence. Learn how to develop emotional regulation, break free from limiting beliefs, cultivate mindful habits, and set healthy boundaries-all while embracing the beauty of imperfection. Whether you're just beginning your journey or are well along the path, you'll discover the support needed to transform everyday chaos into a balanced, thriving home. You are enough, and with the right tools, you can embrace the challenges of motherhood with clarity and purpose.
I am the Difference
I have been a part of the service industry for over 30 years now. And in all this time, there is one truth that establishes itself powerfully, day after day. Customers rarely recall the procedure or the pace. What stays with them for long is the feeling of being treated with respect and genuine care. This book is my attempt to share the many experiences that taught me this truth and shaped the way I see service; not as a process, but as a pure human connection. This book is all about real people, real interactions, and the real lessons that have stayed with me through the years. My hope is that as you read these stories, you will see how passion, respect, compassion, and emotional depth can transform the quality of human connection and thereby the quality of service itself.
What Children Reflect, What Adults Shape - As I See It
Children do not grow in isolation. They grow in response.In this deeply reflective and compassionate book, Antar Anger invites readers to pause and look closely at the silent exchanges between children and adults-the words spoken, the emotions carried, and the behaviours mirrored across generations.Through lived observations, gentle insights, and real-life reflections, this book explores how children absorb not only what they are taught, but how they are treated, seen, and understood. It reminds adults that every reaction every boundary, and every act ofshapes the inner world of a child.This is not a book of instructions. It is a book of awareness.Because when adults choose awareness, children find safety.And when children feel safe, they flourish.
All My Worldly Joy
An intimate and compelling memoir of how a traumatic journey into motherhood led one woman to revisit the myriad mental-health assessments she had received growing up, until she discovered that she'd been autistic all along.Laura Richmond had no idea that childbirth could result in post-traumatic stress until she experienced it for herself. After a harrowing labour, she was admitted to a psychiatric mother and baby unit together with her six-week-old son. Having been funnelled into mental health services almost twenty years earlier, Laura had tried every medication going and everyone had different views on what her problem was. She'd found that sometimes no one - however qualified they are or however deeply they care - really knows what to say or how to help. She was increasingly desperate, until the birth of her son sparked a sequence of events that would change everything.Laura retraces her steps through all of this. In doing so, she reflects on the tensions and absurdities within modern mental health care, the ways in which trauma shapes us and directs us, and how we can learn to trust ourselves as parents and as people.All My Worldly Joy is a story of self-discovery and profound love. It is a story of how one woman's life has been transformed, and of the thousand tiny joys her son brings every day.
The Road to Becoming a Better Wife in 21 Days
"Becoming A Better Wife in 21 Days"Transform Your Marriage Through Faith, Humility, and Biblical WisdomAre you ready to discover the wife God created you to be? In Becoming A Better Wife in 21 Days, you'll embark on a transformational journey that begins not with changing your spouse, but with changing yourself through the renewing of your mind.Drawing from personal experience, biblical teaching, and practical wisdom, this powerful 21-day guide addresses the real struggles Christian wives face-feeling unappreciated, battling negative thought patterns, struggling with communication, and losing sight of God's original design for marriage. Each day presents a new habit to develop, from activating your faith and operating in love to practicing humility, building a life of prayer, and learning the art of biblical submission.Through honest reflections and scriptural foundations, you'll learn to: Break free from destructive thinking traps that sabotage your marriageDevelop emotional intelligence and effective communication skillsOperate in patience, mercy, and forgiveness-even when it's difficultBuild a prayer life that transforms both you and your relationshipEmbrace your God-given role as a suitable helper with strength and dignityThis isn't about perfection-it's about becoming the woman God called you to be and letting that transformation reshape your marriage. Whether you're newly married or decades in, thriving or struggling, these biblical principles offer a pathway to becoming better, one day at a time.Your journey to becoming a better wife starts today.
A is for Amy
A is for Amy is a new kind of romance. It's a quick read with a big heart.Amy Dellaconta Franklin is an independent mother of 3 kids under 5. Her life is often exhausting and isolating. Then, one day, love comes knocking at her front door. Amy is a sassy, charming, yet lonely young widow who unexpectedly finds herself on the path of finding love again. Surprises overturn expectations at nearly every turn in this novella, which tells the story of how a life that seemed trapped in the too-hard basket became a voyage of romantic discovery.A is for Amy tells it fast, straight and funny. From negativity to bliss. With no fluff and no wasted words.Do you like reading but never seem to have enough space to start (or finish) a book? Each chapter in this romance can be enjoyed in the time it takes to drink a good cup of coffee.This is a great gift for parents or parents-to-be. It looks like an alphabet book for children. But inside, it's a romantic adventure for grown-ups with a surprise ending that will touch your heart.
What the Actual F!
This is your funny, no-panic survival guide for the parenting stage where logic takes a quick vacation, hormones drive, and your tween insists deodorant is optional. (It's not.)Inside, you'll get the real talk and the laugh breaks, because the "F" in this season can mean Fear, Flush, Frustration, Funny, Forge ahead, Forgive, and sometimes the other F-word you whisper into your coffee.In this book, you'll learn how to: Decode the physical changes during puberty for boys and girls (yes, all of it - from awkward growth spurts to new body realities).Survive the emotional rollercoaster without taking psychic damage (or at least with snacks).Understand the digital playground, tween slang, and why nothing means what it used to.Handle friendship drama, "unfiltered commentary," and the whiplash of this age with more confidence and less panic.Actually, have the conversations - about bodies, boundaries, hygiene, mood swings, and all the "uhhh, how do I say this?" moments - without making it weird (or at least not as weird).Plus 2 BONUS Chapters - to keep you in the loop on all things tween.This isn't a perfect-parent manual. It's a real-life survival guide from the trenches - packed with practical tools, sanity-saving perspectives, and permission to laugh while you figure it out together.If you're parenting a tween through puberty, you don't need more judgment.You need a guide that says, "You're not alone, you're not failing, and yes, this is all surprisingly normal."
The First Time Dad Instruction Manual
The First Time Dad Instruction ManualEverything You'll Need to Navigate Pregnancy with Your Partner and the First 12 Months After BirthYou're about to become a dad... It's time to stock your toolkit! The majority of pregnancy books are, understandably, aimed at women... But if you want to be the partner she needs at this time and start bonding with your child before they arrive in the world, you need something aimed specifically at new dads.You need guidance that will take the panic out of this moment so you can focus on being the best partner and father your family could hope for and feel the excitement of the adventure ahead.Written by a father of three who once stood exactly where you are now, this comprehensive guide is the manual every first-time dad needs. Inside, you'll discover: A clear understanding of the different stages of pregnancy and how to support your partner through themHow you can bond with your child before they're even bornPractical guidance for preparing to bring a newborn baby into your homeWhat to expect from labor and childbirth-so you can be sure you'll be the supportive partner you want to beExactly what you can do to make sure you bond with your baby immediately... and how you can support your partner through the first few days post birthSurvival strategies for getting through the newborn stage-and exactly what you can expect during this timeHow your baby will change throughout the first year... and what you can do to encourage their developmentAll your questions about everything from feeding to play answered... and how you can get involved at every stageThe art of balancing work and family life (and why self-care will need to feature in your schedule too)How to recognize your emerging toddler-and what you can do to prepare for their increased activity and curiosityThe long-term parenting strategies you want under your belt now, so you have a firm foundation at each stage of your child's developmentAnd much more. You already have everything you need to be a great dad... but in order to be the best dad, you need to get ahead of the game.
Adult Daughters of Emotionally Absent Fathers
Is your father's emotional absence still controlling your life? Does Any of This Sound Familiar? You're drawn to men who are emotionally unavailable, and you can't figure out why the pattern keeps repeating. You can't ask for help without feeling like you're admitting weakness or being a burden. You tolerate behavior from partners that you'd never accept if it happened to a friend. You keep hoping your father will finally understand your hurt, but he never does. You're exhausted from being perfect, competent, and "fine" all the time. I get it. You grew up with a father who was physically there but emotionally absent. He showed up, but when you needed him? Nothing. Just silence or a tone that made you feel like an inconvenience. So you learned to stop needing. To perform. To be perfect. And now you're exhausted, successful, surrounded by people, and still feel completely alone. Here's what hasn't worked: Generic therapy that tells you to "communicate better" without addressing the wound. Self-help books that skip over father-daughter dynamics entirely. Friends who say "just forgive him" without understanding the damage. Inside this book you'll uncover ����: - The 5 types of emotionally absent fathers and why recognizing which one raised you is the first step to stopping the cycle (Page 18) - The "renaming" technique you use to disguise red flags as personality quirks (and why it keeps you stuck) (Page 144) - Why "he did his best" keeps you trapped in patterns that hurt you (Page 21) - How your nervous system learned to mistake emotional unavailability for attraction (Page 73) - The 7 manipulation tactics you experienced but didn't have words for (Page 51) - Why healthy relationships feel boring (and how to recognize peace versus emotional numbness) (Page 151) - The 4 attachment styles created by abandonment and which one controls your relationships (Page 88) - The exact words that kept you small and how they still control your decisions (Page 29) - Why you sabotage relationships with good men before they can leave you first (Page 84) - The one question that reveals if someone is gaslighting you or you're genuinely misunderstanding (48-hour test) (Page 171) - How to set boundaries without over-explaining or justifying yourself (Page 175) - The physical symptoms that prove your body remembers what your mind forgot (Page 101) - Why you're exhausted even when you're successful (and what's really draining you) (Page 32) - The fantasy father keeping you stuck, and how to finally let him go (Page 113) 5 Printable PDF Bonus (Instant Download): BONUS 1: Boundary Conversation Scripts BONUS 2: Healing Writing Prompts BONUS 3: Pattern-Recognition Worksheets BONUS 4: Self-Validation Statements BONUS 5: Thought Reframe Exercises Running on empty. Chasing unavailable men. Performing for everyone. You're not weak. You're carrying his wound. Stop waiting for permission that will never come. The life you want is on the other side of choosing yourself. This book shows you how to get there.
Adult Daughters of Emotionally Absent Fathers
Is your father's emotional absence still controlling your life?I get it. You grew up with a father who was physically there but emotionally absent. He showed up, but when you needed him? Nothing. Just silence or a tone that made you feel like an inconvenience.Inside this book you'll uncover: The 5 types of emotionally absent fathers and why recognizing which one raised you is the first step to stopping the cycle (Page 18)Why "he did his best" keeps you trapped in patterns that hurt you (Page 21)How your nervous system learned to mistake emotional unavailability for attraction (Page 73)The 7 manipulation tactics you experienced but didn't have words for (Page 51)The 4 attachment styles created by abandonment and which one controls your relationships (Page 88)The exact words that kept you small and how they still control your decisions (Page 29)Why you sabotage relationships with good men before they can leave you first (Page 84)How to set boundaries without over-explaining or justifying yourself (Page 175)The physical symptoms that prove your body remembers what your mind forgot (Page 101)Why you're exhausted even when you're successful (and what's really draining you) (Page 32)When going "no contact" is self-preservation, not cruelty (Page 181)The fantasy father keeping you stuck, and how to finally let him go (Page 113)
Wingman
As Parkinson's Disease attacks his brain and body, David Zimberoff, an uncompromising intellectual who loves his family and has much to live for, fears his downward trajectory will end with him losing his mind and burdening his children. To avoid this torment and ensure he leaves on his terms, David makes the agonizing decision to fly halfway across the globe to end his life with medical assistance. His choice begins a journey with his son, Daniel, which exposes past wounds and raises questions on how to live and how to die. Their story explores the transformation of a father and son's relationship and the heart-wrenching issues surrounding assisted dying. Nearing his scheduled death, David faces his greatest challenge: can he find the healing and closure both he and Daniel seek before time runs out? As more people with terminal illnesses or intolerable suffering grapple with how to end their lives peacefully, this unapologetic memoir sets aside political and religious debates of assisted dying to illustrate that at the root of such a decision is the desire to leave this world with love, grace, and dignity.
Dads Raising Children with Special Needs & Disabilities
Dads Raising Children with Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide for 21st Century Dads is a father-to-father roadmap for navigating the journey with clarity and courage. You'll find practical guidance on advocacy, family life, emotional resilience, and long-term planning-written with empathy, honesty, and a steady belief in your child's potential. Each chapter covers an important topic, includes an original poem as well as excerpts from a handful of SFN Dad To Dad Podcast guests, and, on a more lighthearted note, a Dad Joke. The book also includes a comprehensive curriculum for the reader or those using the book for small-group discussions. What you'll take away: Clear, actionable guidance you can use immediatelyConfidence navigating schools, services, and support systemsTools for reducing overwhelm and strengthening your family cultureEncouragement that's real-hopeful without pretending it's easyAll proceeds go to support the 21st Century Dads Foundation and Special Fathers Network, a dad-to-dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs.
The Atlas of Me
Much advice promises transformation or relief, while demanding time and effort.Apps will track almost everything, but become more noise to manage.The Atlas of Me is for anyone seeking to enhance life management, without additional ritual or noise.Maintaining a harmonious life requires a cohesive view. Rather than advice or instruction, this book provides space for perspective. It's a personal record and a high-altitude map, showing your ecosystem's connections through a systematic lens.When our worldview fragments, priorities lose focus, problems accumulate, and care suffers. This book offers an alternative.This is NOT a: self-help guide or journalproductivity systemlife plan to followThere are no laws, inspiring life prompts, or goals to achieve. No start date or finite end.It will provide: - A guided structure to follow - A systematic view - The freedom to think for yourselfThis is a complementary system to enhance your own life management.It adds structure to, and supplements, your own approach to living.The Atlas of Me provides a path to slow your pace, quieten the digital noise, and engage with yourself through tactile sensation. It gently guides your perspective through a simple process of mapping your foundations of care, defining priorities, and finding the rhythm of your life.Grounded in professional management systems first developed for NASA, influenced by classical philosophy, and designed to evolve with you. It supports personal autonomy, continuity through life, and orientates you through an increasingly fragmented world.
On With Life
A collection of 41 imaginative pieces of short fiction and memories, 17 poems, and 8 sketches. Thirteen senior authors took part in this collection of original and creative work. All contributors believe that we are never too old to learn, to sharpen our writing skills, or to simply have fun with writing. The collection contains items written just for fun, reflections on memories, and some creative imaginings. It is a collection to sit down and read and let your own memories be renewed... let your own imagination get sparked.
The Tyranny of Nuance, When Understanding Too Much Paralyzes Your Life
The Tyranny of Nuance explores the modern crisis of overthinking, overfeeling, and over-analyzing in a world where every choice seems to carry infinite consequences. Blending insights from psychology, philosophy, and lived experience, the book examines how analysis paralysis, over-empathy, intellectual glitching, and decision pathology trap us in hesitation. With vivid storytelling and sharp reflection, it reveals how the gift of deep understanding can become a burden that immobilizes us. Instead of celebrating nuance as an endless pursuit, the book argues for reclaiming courage, simplicity, and imperfect action. It is a guide for anyone who has ever felt stuck in the web of too many perspectives, offering a path toward clarity, balance, and freedom.
The Thriving Caregiver Guided Journal
A prompted journal for family caregivers and parents of children with special needs. Thoughtful questions help reduce overwhelm, process emotions, document events, and notice daily wins. Use for personal reflection or during hospital stays, home care, therapy, and recovery. Faith friendly and practical, it pairs well with The Thriving Caregiver book and planner.What's inside - Guided prompts for reflection and prayer - Space for gratitude and small wins - Notes for care updates and remindersWho it helps - Spouses and family caregivers - Parents caring for children with special needs - Adult children caring for aging parents - Friends and church groups supporting loved onesQuality details - 6 ? 9 in, paperback, matte cover - Black and white interior with high-legibility layouts - Undated, approximately 120 pagesAbout the author Carolyn Wheeler is a caregiver advocate and the creator of The Thriving Caregiver collection of practical resources for families. She founded Daisy's Place, a nonprofit that provides lodging and rest for out-of-town caregivers near medical care. Purchases help fund Daisy's Place so more caregivers can stay close to the ones they love.
The Thriving Caregiver Journal
A simple journal for family caregivers and parents with special needs children. Clean, lined pages create space to process emotions, record care updates, and capture prayers, gratitude, documenting, and small wins. Use for personal reflection or during hospital stays, home care, therapy, and recovery. Faith friendly and practical, it pairs well with The Thriving Caregiver book and planner.What's inside - Lined pages for notes - Room to record milestones, memories, and encouragementWho it helps - Spouses and family caregivers - Parents caring for children with special needs - Adult children caring for aging parents - Friends and church groups supporting loved onesQuality details - 6 ? 9 in, paperback, matte cover - Black and white interior with high legibility layouts - Undated, approximately 102 lined pagesAbout the author Carolyn Wheeler is a caregiver advocate and the creator of The Thriving Caregiver collection of practical resources for families. She founded Daisy's Place, a nonprofit that provides lodging and rest for out of town caregivers near medical care. Purchases help fund Daisy's Place so more caregivers can stay close to the ones they love.
Value Creation Family
Are you setting your kids up for success or failure? How can you be certain?You work hard to be a positive influence and prepare your children for adulthood, but everyone is so busy that there never seems to be enough time. Every day, it feels like you are drifting further from the goal.You know that you need to turn things around, but you don't know where to begin. Value Creation Family provides a powerful playbook to help you: Cultivate your kids' character, skills, and confidence.Empower them to create meaningful value for themselves, their family, and their community.Break free from self-limiting beliefs and behaviors.Take action now, your kids' brighter, more prosperous future starts today!
Fractured Motherhood
She never thought she could be a mother. Not after an abusive childhood. Not with a mind fractured by multiple personality disorder. And not with the fear that she might repeat her parents' mistakes.When Maggie Walters and her partner began the long, uncertain process of adopting three children from the Philippines, motherhood arrived first as waiting-fraught with paperwork, distance, and the quiet terror of hope. By the time her children came home, motherhood became both a reckoning and a revelation. Every tantrum, every silence, every ordinary chaos tested her deepest dread: what if I become my parents?To break the cycle, Maggie turned back to her own parents' hidden histories, uncovering the traumas that had shaped-and broken-generations. In learning their story, she began to rewrite her own.As her children grew up laughing, quarrelling, and living the carefree childhood she never knew, their wholeness became her healing.Fractured Motherhood is a raw and lyrical memoir of fear and resilience, love and repair-a story of inherited wounds, and of how family can be both the wound and the cure.
A Geography of Maybe, Mapping the Life That Waits in Your Unchosen Paths
A Geography of Maybe is a lyrical exploration of the haunting yet beautiful landscapes of the lives we didn't live. Rather than dwelling in remorse, it invites readers to wander through the "unchosen paths" with reverence and curiosity. Blending counterfactual living, poetic cartography, regret alchemy, and potential studies, the book maps the invisible terrains of "what if" and "almost." Each chapter unfolds like a journey through imagined cities, rivers, forests, and oceans of possibility, reminding us that our lives are not diminished by the choices we didn't make but enriched by their echoes. This is not a manual for fixing the past-it is a meditation on honoring it. With a voice that is both intimate and expansive, the book invites readers to see their unlived lives not as burdens but as blessings, expanding the sense of identity and possibility. It is a sanctuary for anyone who has ever paused to wonder about the roads not taken, offering not closure but reverence for the infinite geography of maybe.
