Look Into Your Heart
Promises broken. Hearts shattered. Will there be a second chance ...Back in high school, Lucas thought they were just good friends. Emily wondered when he'd finally kiss her.Thirteen years later they meet again. Now he's a high-flying celebrity chef and TV personality. She's a down-on-her-luck food and lifestyle writer. She'd rather avoid the handsome and charming man who broke her heart. Lucas is sure it was Emily who deserted him, but he badly needs her help. It's just business, not personal. Or is it?They meet again and clash at a wedding. But will they come together over 80 shared fish dinners? And what about dessert? Is 'old friends' all they can ever be? Or could there be something more delicious on the menu for these two...Find out in Look Into Your Heart, a sweet and swoon-worthy second-chance-at-love contemporary romance with plenty of banter, good-hearted humor, three sweet dogs and a happy ending.First in the heartwarming NEW North of Boston Series.
Little Kitty and the Miles and Piles of Icky Sticky Garbage
The Trauma Recovery Handbook
This groundbreaking handbook provides a clear and proven framework to enable children and adults to recover from trauma, no matter where they find themselves on the trauma continuum. Grounded in trauma expert Betsy de Thierry's pioneering Trauma Recovery Focused Model (TRFM(R)), the Handbook clears a way through the thicket of trauma theory and jargon, leading professionals, parents, and carers alike to a united language and framework, towards lasting recovery. The book explores each stage of the recovery process; from understanding the impact of trauma and building safety and stability, to empathetic interventions and navigating the healthcare system, before offering methods on how to progress through the different stages of recovery. It equips you with the tools for action with your child's unique needs at the forefront, and features exercises and reflective questions that gently lead all those involved forward in their care and support. With over 30 years of experience in the field of complex trauma, Betsy recognizes the critical elements of the recovery journey in this Handbook and brings hope back into the picture for recovery.
Text Messages to My Sons
2025 North American Book Award Gold Medal Winner in Parenting/FamilyReader Views 5 Star Review Recipient2025 Independent Author Network Book Award FinalistText Messages to My Sons offers a simple, heartfelt way for parents to foster deeper connections with their children through daily messages of love, wisdom, and mindfulness-- perfect for today's fast-paced, tech-driven world.In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, meaningful communication between parents and children can feel more elusive than ever. Tammy J Cohen, a mother of three sons, found a unique way to bridge that gap by sending her sons daily text messages filled with wisdom, love, and life lessons. Text Messages to My Sons offers insight, practical advice, and space for personal reflection.This deeply personal collection of heartfelt messages inspires readers to create stronger connections with their loved ones. Through themes such as gratitude, mindfulness, resilience, leadership, and personal growth, Tammy shows how a simple morning text can become a powerful tool for encouragement and guidance, and reflections on modern-day challenges in parent-child communication. You'll learn how to: Build Unbreakable Bonds: Strengthen your relationship with your kids through meaningful daily texts.Boost Energy and Positivity: Replace digital drain with uplifting, heart-centered communication. Share Life-Changing Lessons: Deliver love, gratitude, accountability, leadership, and wisdom in bite-sized messages.Connect Without Pressure: Send unconditional messages with no expectation of a reply.Create a Ripple Effect: Watch your words inspire deeper connections with yourself, your family, and your community.Transform a Simple Habit: Turn ordinary texting into an extraordinary act of love.Whether you're a parent looking to build better relationships with your children or someone wanting to communicate more meaningfully with loved ones, this book will inspire you to connect deeply in a world of devices.
Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans
In this second volume of Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans, more parents share stories about how they, their families, and their children have been adversely affected by an ongoing medical scandal fueled by gender ideology. As these parents know all too well from what they've witnessed at home, the primary victims are vulnerable, socially awkward kids with normally developing bodies who fall for the internet-fueled promise that they can solve their emotional, psychological, or physical discomfort by adopting an opposite-sex identity. With well-founded reservations about the new gender orthodoxy that informs this promise and the irreversible one-size-fits-all medical prescription that comes with it, the parent contributors to this anthology share deeply personal stories about transition and desistance-- and heartbreak and tragedy-- that won't be told at the gender clinic or by the organizations complicit in the scandal. They also offer practical advice based on hard-earned experience that won't be found in mainstream media or in the colorful ideology-based educational pamphlets handed out by nonprofits.
Moon and Rue: Baby-Led Weaning Made Easy
The essential weaning book from the Tiktok sensation, @moonandrue. Parents LOVE this book: 'The book is the real deal and I can't recommend it enough!' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fantastic recipes, with brilliant advice. If you're planning on BLW this book is a must.' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Easy to make and delicious, nice variety and takes you on the weaning journey from the start to the end.' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Weaning does not have to be complicated. A weaning diet is like any other: it has some rules, certain foods you should prioritise and other foods you're better off avoiding. But once you've learnt those - and I will share everything you need to know in the first section of this book - you can create simple, wholesome, nutritious meals that give your baby everything they need in order to grow and develop.' - Sian Radford For many new parents, the weaning process can be daunting and overwhelming. Moon and Rue: Baby Led Weaning Made Easy celebrates the best of the journey, what you need to know, and the do's and don'ts to get you started. In the hands of Sian, the mama behind Moon and Rue, you will learn what to expect and gain the all-important recipes that millions of Moon and Rue fans have come to love and use day in, day out. From allergens, milk and nutrients to portion sizes, meal plans and lots of tips and tricks, this book will support you and your little ones on your journey from 0 to 18+ months Recipes include porridge fingers, first fish and chips, cinnamon teething biscuits, spaghetti Bolognese, mango chicken curry, pancakes, brownies and more!
How to Be the Grown-Up
'Parenting doesn't come with a manual, but if it did, it would be this one.' -- MYLEENE KLASS 'How to Be the Grown-Up has already become my favorite parenting handbook. Every parent needs this.' -- DAISY LOWE Drawing on her years of experience as a clinical psychologist, as well as her growing and dedicated social media community, Dr Martha Deiros Collado's first book is the must-have toolkit for any parent. Martha understands the many modern-day parenting struggles and worries we all face: How can I make my child listen to me? Can I stop a tantrum in its tracks? What can I do when my child feels sad? Why does my child only eat three very particular things without having a meltdown? What should I do when I lose my sh*t? With humor, boundless energy, wit and warmth, Dr Martha tackles it all; from how to talk about honesty and lies, death, co-parenting, consent, gender, attachment, boundaries, and tantrums, as well as the small but critical day to day challenges parents face. And she explains why beneath each dilemma, it's the behaviours and scripts we learned as children that shape the parents we become. This deceptively simple and always empathetic guide promises to become the new word of mouth 'must have' for parents or any grown-up interested in what makes a healthy, happy, confident parent and child.
Mission
If the glass slipper doesn't fit, screw the fairy tale! Become a mother on your own terms.Cheri Bergeron knew motherhood was her purpose. Her mission. She set out to make a family the old-fashioned way: find the right guy, get married, and have babies. When fate and fertility issues intervened, she refused to accept failure as an option.Mission: Motherhood is a raw, riveting story of becoming a mother in the twenty-first century. From sexist and misguided doctors to an estranged husband who makes a legal claim to her uterus, from the joys of fostering and giving birth to the despair of loss and wrestling with faith, Cheri deftly proves it's possible to accomplish the mission of motherhood and achieve the family of your dreams.Mission: Motherhood opens a world of possibilities for everyone feeling trapped by antiquated concepts of motherhood. Let it empower you to write a new fairy tale of love and family.
Powerful Girls
An invaluable guide to cultivating powerful, compassionate young women by nurturing confidence, identity, and a passion for justice. Girls and young women today need strong role models, mentors, and care providers to foster what society often undermines: a positive self-identity, critical thinking skills to navigate media influences, and a sense of belonging in a supportive community where girls and women uplift each other. In Powerful Girls: Raising Strong, Just, and Compassionate Young Women, Ann Muno identifies the crucial pieces of knowledge necessary to raise confident girls in a society that's often working against them. She examines the sexism, racism, and privilege that impact girls every day and shares innovative methods to teach basic concepts such as healthy girl culture, choice, identity, and leadership. In addition, Muno equips readers with strategies to help girls recognize their inherent worth, navigate societal pressures, and become change-makers. Through a wealth of stories, studies, and activities, Powerful Girls dives into the challenges girls face, identifies where their power diminishes, and reveals how they can reclaim their agency and confidence. By fostering a healthier culture where girls thrive, it paves the way for them to reshape the world.
The 15th Anniversary Special Edition From My Mama’s Kitchen ”food for the soul, recipes for living”
Filled with thought-provoking and life-changing advice from the author's 9 MOMS, this heartwarming exploration of life, family, and love offers self-empowering interpersonal communication skills that lead to personal growth and happiness!From the various kitchen table conversations about life, love, and laughter, Johnny's 9 MOMS approach to parent-child relationships gave him practical life advice, life hacks, and handy tips on the power of relationships, the nature of love, and the meaning of life. Johnny's found family and alternative families have given a new meaning to the concept of family and relationships. From spiritual awareness to self-actualization, the parental advice nourished him with timeless self-help recipes for living, including guidance on assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem, and maintaining a positive mental attitude. These principles of self-empowerment ultimately define him as a person shaped by his thoughts and actions.My 9 MOMS - Conversations about Life, Love, and Laughter, like the original version, From My Mama's Kitchen "food for the soul, recipes for living," is endorsed by the National Association of Mothers' Centers and is for all Moms and Adults of All Ages.It rekindles all the endearing memories we had with our mothers and the power of unconditional motherly love. Advocating personal success begins at home with our family, and within us, it offers a wealth of wisdom, practical living skills, and effective communication techniques. Inspiring and empowering updates are sprinkled throughout this expanded version of the book to complement the 30 timeless recipes for living in Chapter 8. A new Chapter 9 features nine new recipes for living.A tribute to mothers everywhere, serving as a loving reminder that our moms are our family's COO, if not the CEO, it received five awards: Mom's Choice Awards, Mr. Dad Seal of Recognition, Publisher's Choice Awards by Family Magazine Group, International Book Awards, and National Indie Excellence Book Awards.Designed as a keepsake intended to last and inspire for generations, the print version includes a blank dedication page for readers to inscribe their loved one's name and a space where readers can record their favorite recipes for living. As a bonus, Johnny shared nine of his favorite food recipes from his moms at the end of the book!Please join us in spreading this heart-centered and passion-driven book by sharing it as a wonderful gift of love with everyone you know. Since personal success begins at home with our family and within us, let's build a better world together by leaving a legacy of love!
NOT THE MOTHER I NEEDED - A journey towards healing the intergenerational wounds
Three Minutes for Mom
Real motherhood support for real mothers. Uplift and support yourself each day in three minutes or less with these short, easy-to-use entries designed to give you the motivation you need to feel empowered in motherhood. Three Minutes for Mom is an engaging collection of daily entries that will shift your mindset to help you see your strengths and growth as a mother and to remind you that even when you're questioning yourself, you're getting motherhood right way more than you're getting it wrong. Motherhood can be rewarding and tough and this book is here to remind you that you can make small shifts each day to create a more confident, comfortable, and calm parenting experience. With Three Minutes for Mom, you'll feel more confident in your abilities as a parent and discover moments of rest for yourself--all in three minutes or less. Use minute one to learn the theme of the day, minute two to explore how that theme is important to motherhood, and minute three to complete a question or activity that you can carry with you throughout the day for that extra boost of good energy. In just three minutes, you'll find the tools you need to be the best parent you can be (for both your child and yourself). No matter how busy your schedule, how old your children, or how tired you are, Three Minutes for Mom makes it easy to find the encouragement, support, and joy you need.
Technology for Littles
An easy-to-implement guide to help parents raise tech-savvy children with healthy and safe online habits from the start. Today's youngest children are experiencing technology more intensely than any generation before them. The opportunities are great-but so are the dangers. How do parents and educators prepare this new generation to be safe and responsible online? How can they raise young children with a healthy digital balance? In Technology for Littles, parent, practitioner, and founder of Digital Respons-Ability Carrie Rogers-Whitehead combines decades of research on child development with practical tools for parents to help them raise healthy, responsible, and safe internet users at home. And because schools don't typically start digital literacy until third grade or older, this book focuses on helping parents of younger children implement online safety at home from the time a toddler first picks up a smart phone. Packed full of songs, strategies, resource lists, and more, Technology for Littles equips parents to fearlessly tackle tech and create habits and routines that will help children grow to be healthy yet tech-savvy humans in a digital world.
Your Neurodiverse Child
Provides invaluable information and practical strategies to empower neurodiverse children to thrive. Globally, the prevalence of children with challenges has increased dramatically. Unfortunately, these children are often labeled as "bad," "stupid," or "lazy." They are frequently left feeling totally helpless and despondent about their problems, blaming themselves for their poor performance. It's essential for parents, caregivers, and teachers to understand how to support these kids to ensure their success. In Your Neurodiverse Child: How to Help Kids with Learning, Attention, and Neurocognitive Challenges Thrive, Dr. Nechama Sorscher educates the reader on how to identify and work with children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Learning Disorders (LD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She explains each disorder in a clear and accessible manner, debunks myths and misconceptions about neurodiverse children, and includes the latest research, interventions, and modification recommendations. With a wealth of experience, Dr. Sorscher also provides practical strategies to nurture each child and empower them to find success in all areas of life, whether on the playground, in the classroom, or at home. Featuring compelling stories of children who have confronted these challenges, Your Neurodiverse Child shows how identification and intervention can change a child's pattern of failure to success. It offers parents and educators crucial insights to help foster a loving relationship where children are accepted for their differences and given the tools to thrive.
Signature in Jet-Age Parenting
The author, Jane Nwaogu, is a Nigerian, of Igbo decent, a mother, a teacher and a healthcare worker. She was born and raised by Christian parents in an ambiance of love and peace, with strong faith in God and respect to humanity. She learned cultural, moral and ethical values through the parents' practical examples, teaching, support and direction. As a mother, she raised her children in the Igbo traditional environment and in multicultural cities. The author was also a classroom teacher and a high school principal. She communicated directly with children in the classroom and indirectly through their parents and guardians; offered academic counseling services to many children. The practical experiences with the children at home, in the classroom and during extra-curricula children's activities, and during healthcare services to children gave her the opportunity to appreciate the clean and innocent nature of children. The inputs the internal and the external environmental factors offer to children directly and indirectly impact their lives, their thoughts and their actions. As a healthcare worker, the author took care of the rich, the poor and the middle class patients. She worked in multicultural environments, experienced families in their homes, their natural settings, worked in the hospitals, nursing homes mainly for the elderly, in group homes for the physically and the mentally challenged and also worked in patients private homes. The author had interacted with many families through work experiences as a teacher, a healthcare worker and as a mother, and has read parenting books written by researchers and authors. Media messages and the daily observed attitudes of some parents and children equally offer a wealth of experiences. And, from all these experiences, she noted troubling current trends in many families in the areas of divorce, single parenting, having multiple sex partners, teen pregnancy, child abuse, neglect and abandonment, and drug and alcohol use both by adults and minors. For families and parents to keep their strong holds, and for children to benefit from parenting, parents and care givers must have 'eyes that see ' and 'ears that hear'; they must be humble so that families will not stumble.
