Just One Little Pill
Howard Odoms is just one of the virile American servicemen stationed thousands of miles from home. They find themselves in a sleepy holiday destination in Scotland, which has become a strategic submarine base during the Cold War. The sailors don't want to fit in, and the locals don't want to make room for them. The exceptions are young women, who ache for some fun and excitement - which the Americans are happy to provide.Of all the bars in Dunoon, the Anchor Bar is one of the few that will serve Americans- and the only one that will admit coloured servicemen like Howard. Amid the girls flocking to town to bag themselves American boyfriends, the barmaids in the Anchor have prime position, with a clientele all to themselves.Howard likes sex. He's good at it and is happy to practice his talent whenever the opportunity arises. It's the one pastime that makes it bearable to be stationed in a place where he's persecuted for the colour of his skin.He intends to return to America the instant this posting is up. He's not going to let anything get in the way of that - not his besotted girlfriend nor her plan to keep him for herself. Any mistakes will remain behind in Scotland.But the best-laid plans are subject to human error. And as Howard discovers, the past is a hard thing to bury...
Meditations of a Tired Parent
This isn't a parenting manualIt's a quiet companion for the late nights, early mornings, and moments when you feel like you've got nothing left to give - but show up anyway.Meditations of a Tired Parent is a collection of ten honest, poetic letters written for those raising children through exhaustion, self-doubt and overwhelming love. It explores guilt, anger, comparison, sensory overload, and the ache of watching children grow - especially when the journey looks so different from everyone else's.Written by osteopath and father of three Dr Phillip Deam (Ost) also known as the philosophical dad, this book blends personal reflection with timeless wisdom, drawing on mythology, philosophy and lived experience to remind you: You are not alone.You don't need to be perfect.You just need to keep showing up.If you ever just sat in the driveway and take a few breaths before walking back inside into the chaos, and whispered "I'm still here"This book is for you
Big Brains, Bright Minds
Big Brains, Bright Minds is a joyful celebration of the incredible strengths children with Autism have to offer. Packed with playful rhymes, relatable moments, and heartfelt affirmations, this book helps kids with ASD feel confident, proud, and excited about who they are.Whether it's a super memory, deep focus, creative thinking, or just needing a little quiet time, this book helps kids see the beauty in the way their brain works.Here's a glimpse inside: I Like My Own SpaceSometimes, I just need a break from the noise, Away from the crowds, the lights, and the toys.I find a cool spot where I can be me.Then, I come back feeling strong and free.Perfect for families who want to build self-esteem, spark important conversations, and celebrate neurodiversity with love and pride. Because Autism isn't something to fix-it's something to understand, support, and celebrate.
The Crucial Years
An essential guide for parents and caregivers, this book offers insights, strategies, and understanding to navigate middle childhood (ages 6-12). Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, a seasoned clinical psychologist and mother, highlights ways to foster resilience, encourage open communication, and build lasting connections during this crucial period.There is a pivotal sea change happening in children's development. The age of puberty has been trending earlier for decades, and now starts as young as 8 years old in girls and 9 in boys. Bullying doesn't just happen on the playground, but over text and DM. Depression and anxiety are drastically on the rise. Couple earlier puberty with ill-equipped, developing brains and the onslaught of new media and stressors that never existed when we were kids, and it's clear that parents need a new guide to raise this new generation.The Crucial Years is your essential handbook to navigating the often misunderstood and overlooked years of middle childhood (ages 6-12). As a mom and clinical psychologist, Dr. Sheryl Ziegler knows firsthand how challenging these years can be--yet she also recognizes that this is a tender age and pivotal opportunity to connect with your child before adolescence. Dr. Ziegler masterfully unlocks the enigma surrounding modern puberty and offers evidence-based strategies, interventions, and answers to middle childhood's most perplexing questions and concerns. In these pages, she provides: Science-based advice to recognize the first signs of puberty and navigate the changes to come.Candid and actionable guidance for getting your kids to talk about anxiety, depression, and their complicated feelings.Insight into the changing world of gender and sexual identity, and how to guide your child through this complicated new landscape.A thoughtful and sensitive discussion of how race intersects with puberty and mental health, and how all parents can approach this mindfully and inclusively.A clear explanation of the invisible threads linking mood swings, self-image, and social media exposure.Road-tested, real-world guidance to handle bullies, mean girls, and other friendship and social challenges.With The Crucial Years, you have all that you need to guide your child through the hazards and thrills of puberty and help them emerge as well-rounded, confident young adults.
The PDA Effect
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is one of the most misunderstood profiles on the autism spectrum - but this book changes that.The PDA Effect is a compelling and essential guide written by 18-year-old Ethan Knight, an autistic author from Kent, UK. Ethan has overcome immense personal challenges to share his lived experience of PDA - from the inside out.With honesty, clarity, and compassion, Ethan explores how PDA affects decision-making, daily routines, and friendships, and explains what actually helps. His words offer rare insight for parents, teachers, support workers, and autistic readers alike, bringing understanding to a condition that is often misjudged or overlooked.To make this book even more practical and personal, we've included space after each chapter for readers to take notes or highlight what resonates. Ethan encourages those who, like him, struggle to communicate their needs to use these pages to help trusted adults better understand where support is needed.Whether you're just beginning to learn about PDA or have years of experience supporting autistic individuals, The PDA Effect is a powerful, insightful guide rooted in real life.
Are You Still Mine
One demanding career. One family in crisis. An ocean apart. Can their new-found love possibly survive?Emily Burke's parents desperately need her help to save their failing BnB in Italy as they try to rescue her troubled younger sister back home in Boston. Reluctantly, she agrees to help out, even through it means putting her life - and the love of her life - on hold.At the same time, Lucas McNichol's career in New York is exploding. Neither ever wanted long distance romance...but what other options are there? Will family and job responsibilities and their lonely separation bring their second chance at love story to a heart-crushing halt? Or could it make them stronger, in ways they could never have predicted?Find out in Are You Still Mine, a sweet and swoon-worthy second-chance-at-love contemporary romance with plenty of banter, good-hearted humor and a happy ending.Second in the new North of Boston Romance series of contemporary women's fiction that takes place in Boston, Massachusetts, the charming small towns and rural places of New Hampshire and in Umbria, Italy.Though Are You Still Mine works as a standalone novel, it also continues the love story of Emily and Lucas that began in Look Into Your Heart, the first book in this series.
The Insider Guide to PDA
"Don't tell me what to do" - everyone's said it (or thought it!), but for the PDA brain it's a tenet that makes everyday tasks a constant challenge. Whether it's a request from a friend or a social expectation to do something, pathological demand avoidance can throw a bucket of ice water on your motivation, or create anxiety that builds up and boils over as a meltdown. In this essential primer, PDAers Sally Cat and Brook Madera explain what PDA is, how it manifests, and what you can do to minimise its impact. They explore its interaction with other forms of neurodivergence, potential misdiagnosis as a multitude of other conditions and disorders, and how it actually feels in reality. They also highlight the positives of PDA life, as shared by other PDAers and their loved ones. Whether you're a PDAer yourself, or know one and want to support them, this Insider Guide will help you understand what PDA is and how to live with it.
The #1 Dad Book
An advice book that actually works--and that dads will actually read! "Hilarious and sharp...everything ​(and more) about being a dad." -Ron Howard Hey, dad. (Or soon-to-be dad.) We get it. You're busy. You're distracted. You're under pressure. But you do love your kids more than anything. You want them to have really good lives. You're doing the best you can. But you know what, you can do better. The ideas in this book can help. Try two or three or five and you'll be a better dad. Maybe a whole lot better. So turn the page, dad. You're in. You just made a big commitment. 1 hour.
Be Prepared (20th Anniversary Edition)
HALF A MILLION NEW DADS CAN'T BE WRONG! Fully updated for the digital age, the 20th anniversary edition of the bestselling Be Prepared is the must-have survival guide for men entering the trenches of fatherhood. A generation of kids was raised on the original, and the new edition is packed fuller than your diaper bag with essential info, ingenious tips, and fascinating insights into the infant mind (spoiler: they're lunatics). Welcome to the brotherhood of fatherhood! Sure, you're anxious. But have no fear. Within these pages, you'll find all the tools you need to understand, nurture, and troubleshoot your tiny little sprout. Taking you from your baby's birth to their first birthday party, you'll learn: -the secret meaning of peek-a-boo -how to conjure a burp -breast pump assembly -why babies have giant heads -ways to stay fit using the baby as a kettlebell -how to change a diaper at a packed sports stadium ...and much more. Filled with hundreds of illustrations, helpful diagrams, and detailed instructions, Be Prepared is the ultimate guide for sleep-deprived, drool-encrusted fathers everywhere.
Parenting the Storm A Guide to Helping Kids Navigate Big Feelings
As parents, one of the most important skills we can teach our children is how to regulate their emotions. Just like learning to read or ride a bike, managing emotions is a skill that takes time, patience, and practice. This guide will help you understand your child's emotional development and provide simple, effective strategies to support them through big feelings.Parenting the Storm Guide isn't for the faint of heart-especially when emotions run high. Whether you're raising a fiery toddler, a sensitive child, or a moody teenager, emotional outbursts can feel like storms rolling through your home.ome are loud and sudden, others quiet and slow-moving, but all leave an impact.Parenting the Storm was created to help you navigate these emotional weather patterns with greater understanding, patience, and skill. It's not about controlling your child's feelings-it's about guiding them through those feelings with calm, clarity, and consistency.Inside, you'll find: Tools to help children and teens identify and manage their emotions in real timePractical strategies for when emotions escalate and logic takes a backseatTips for creating safe, structured environments where emotional growth can thriveSupport for you, the parent, as you weather the storm alongside your childNo child comes with a manual, but emotional regulation can be taught-and you don't have to do it alone. This guide will walk with you, equipping you to be the steady anchor your child needs when emotions feel too big to handle.
Mind the Children
Why are so many children and teens today struggling with depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges, and who or what is to blame? Mind the Children provides insight into the scale, scope, and causes of the youth mental health crisis. From the decline in family life and religious affiliation to the rise in marijuana use and the ubiquity of cell phones and other screens, this book explores the cultural, institutional and technological changes that are making kids' lives more difficult.Contributors to the book -journalists, researchers, and clinicians- address topics as varied as how schools may paradoxically worsen matters they are trying to address, how political rhetoric may affect children's ability to cope with ordinary challenges, and how to reverse the shortage of professionals available to help kids. Mind the Children will help parents and policymakers gain a comprehensive understanding of a multifaceted problem, which other experts have been too quick to trace to a single cause.
The Family Dynamic
What explains those rare families that boast multiple children who achieve extraordinary success? An award-winning New York Times journalist weaves story with science to explore the circumstances that set those families apart. An Olympic athlete. An award-winning novelist. A successful entrepreneur. All raised under one roof. What can we learn from those families whose children aim high and succeed, sometimes in widely varied fields? Just as important: What were the costs along the way, and what can we glean from their travails and triumphs? The acclaimed New York Times journalist Susan Dominus offers compelling profiles of six such families in search of the factors that led to their success--was it an inherited quality, a specific way of parenting, the influence of a sibling, or a twist of luck? Inspired by the iconic Bront禱 sisters, whose remarkable literary success prompted endless speculation, Dominus, the mother of twin teenagers, sought out contemporary high-achieving families who shared intimate stories of their upbringing. She introduces us to the Chens, young parents who fled their country's one-child policy to open a Chinese restaurant in Appalachia--then sent four children to elite colleges and on to careers that give back in technology and medicine; the Groffs, whose claim to fame is not just an award-winning novelist but an Olympic athlete and a notable entrepreneur; the Wojcickis, whose daughters made inroads as STEM pioneers in Silicon Valley; and the Murguias, who rose from exceptionally humble origins to become powerful jurists and civil rights champions. Woven into these and other stories is an account of centuries of scientific research into the ongoing question of nature versus nurture. Elegantly written and extensively researched, The Family Dynamic is more than a checklist of how-to's. It's a deep and moving exploration of the complexity of family life and the rewards--and burdens--of ambition.
Building a Parenting Agreement That Works
Avoid child custody battles and save money, time, and grief Working out a fair and realistic custody agreement is often crucial in protecting children's best interests, but it might seem impossible for divorcing parents. That's where Building a Parenting Agreement That Works comes in. This comprehensive guide will show you how to overcome all kinds of obstacles and build a win-win custody agreement that allows everyone--especially your children--to thrive.Find out how to: minimize conflict, even in tense situationscreate a workable agreement together, andmodify or renegotiate an existing agreement.Take advantage of practical solutions and sample language to resolve important issues like: health care, education, and religionliving arrangements and movingnew partners and surnamesholidays, travel, and grandparent visitsdifferent approaches to discipline, andalcohol and drug use.
Ancestorial Echoes of Yule
Join author Shelley Kampf as she shares her passion for celebrating the seasons with children, offering inspiration, guidance, and a sprinkle of seasonal magic to make this winter solstice truly unforgettable.Step into a world of magic and wonder as you journey through the enchanting traditions of Yule with your children. Embark on an adventure where the warmth of family, the beauty of nature, and the joy of celebration come together to create cherished memories that will last a lifetime and help to align yourself and your family with the season. With in the book you are invited to create your own countdown from the wealth of festive activities that will delight children and adults alike, from crafting ornaments and decorations to baking delicious treats inspired by seasonal ingredients. With easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful illustrations, "Ancestral Echoes of Yule" makes it simple to create your own magical traditions at home and bring reverence to the season.Whether you're a seasoned celebrator or new to the joys of Yule, this book is your guide to creating meaningful traditions, fostering connections with nature, and nurturing the spirit of wonder and gratitude in your family's heart.
