The Stoic Mindset - Parenting from a Stoic Perspective Vol. 1
Heavenly Ventures, Integrating Spirituality, Ethics, and Entrepreneurship in Childhood Education
Asian Parenting
Asian Parenting provides a comprehensive and scholarly discussion of the distinct features, meanings, and implications for human development of contemporary Asian parenting, beyond Western theoretical frameworks.
Refusing To Grow
REFUSING TO GROW"Refusing to Grow" follows the life of Nurse Vee, a compassionate and dedicated pediatric nurse whose extraordinary care for her patients earns her widespread admiration. Nurse Vee's kindness and skill make her a champion for children at the hospital, but she harbors a deep personal fear: growing old. To combat her aging anxieties, she spends much of her income on beauty products and obsessively maintains a youthful appearance."Refusing to Grow" is a heartfelt story of self-acceptance, blending humor, humanity, and the challenges of reconciling outward appearances with inner fears. Through Nurse Vee's journey, readers are reminded of the value of embracing one's authentic self while continuing to shine in the lives of others.ABOUT AUTHORThe author of Act of Kindness, Vera Adjin, was born in Ghana, West Africa in a small town called Apowa. The life in Africa was difficult, as most parts of the world would know, as the person had to walk miles to get water for the family. Vera Adjin was no stranger to that, as the author had to walk around 8 miles round trip to fetch for water. The author would attend elementary school in 1965, migrate to the USA, and attend college there. This move eventually concluded with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a university in New Jersey.
The 5 Principles of Parenting
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Let go of perfect and become a transformative, positive influence in a child's life while creating your own definition of success with this "wisdom-packed guide" (Orpah Daily) from developmental psychologist and podcaster Dr. Aliza Pressman. "My go-to for how we all raise good humans, including ourselves!" --Drew Barrymore In the age of high-pressure parenting, when so many of us feel like we've got to get everything exactly right the first time, Dr. Aliza Pressman is the compassionate, reassuring expert we all need--and the one whose advice we can all use. Already beloved by listeners of the hit podcast, Raising Good Humans, Dr. Pressman distills it all with a handful of strategies every parent can use to get things right often enough: Relationship, Reflection, Regulation, Rules, and Repair. The 5 Principles of Parenting doesn't presume to tell you how to parent with "my way is right" advice because the science is clear: There's no one "right" way to raise good humans. No matter how you were raised, how your coparent behaves, or how your kids have been parented up until now, The 5 Principles of Parenting offers "accessible advice, reflective tools, and everyday parenting strategies" (Daniel Siegel, MD, New Your Times bestselling author) to chart a manageable course for raising good humans that's aligned with your own values and with your own children's unique temperaments. Whether you're in the trenches with a toddler or a tween (because spoiler alert: the tantrums of childhood mirror the tantrums of adolescence), it's never too late to learn to use these 5 principles to reparent yourself and help your kids build the resilience they need to thrive. Through practice and normalizing imperfection, along the way you'll discover the person you're ultimately raising is yourself. By becoming more intentional people, we become better parents. By becoming better parents, we become better people. Let's get started.
Balance Is Bullsh*t
Redefine self-care to fit your real-life version of motherhood. Motherhood is a high stake, no joke endeavor. So is the amount of pressure society piles on moms. And the push for "self-care" has become just another thing for moms to feel guilty about because, yet again, they can't live up to the unattainable idea of motherhood or how to balance it. Stepmom of four, birth mom of three, and adoptive mom of one, Elisha Beach is here to call bullshit on this unreachable balancing act. Beach is not a self-care guru. She's just another mom who found her way to that moment on the motherhood journey where she realized she had prioritized everyone else's needs while completely neglecting her own. When she realized things needed to change, she drew on her skills as a certified strategic planner and set out to rediscover what she needed to support the many roles she played, how to get her family on board, and--most importantly -- how to prioritize herself. Balance Is Bullsh*t: The Truth About Motherhood and Self-care shares what Beach learned about moms struggling with "doing it all" and empowers them to take back their self-nurturing. With a humorous and honest take on the real-life experiences of motherhood, Beach shares her own missteps, unrealistic expectations, and the reality checks that forced her to completely reassess her self-care practice and build a new approach that celebrates mommy wins, implements grace while embracing the chaos of motherhood, and tosses out the impractical garbage for effective strategies for moms to take care of themselves.
For the Team
A unique exploration of the emotionally charged adult youth sports experience.Fewer than 2% of athletes ever play Division I sports, and for those who do, it's not always a positive experience. The pressures begin in youth sports and rarely let up. "Team Adult"--the parents, coaches, and administrators facilitating youth, high school, and college sports--need to turn inward and explore their own motivations and intentions in order to effect real change for the benefit of young athletes everywhere.In For the Team: How to Improve the Youth Sports Experience for Everyone, sports mom, former Division I athlete, and coach Meagan Frank provides an invaluable guide for the adults in the youth sports landscape. She urges them to take personal responsibility in creating an emotionally healthy place for kids to learn, play, and grow, no matter the level of competition and no matter the stakes. Frank takes a deep-dive into highly-charged topics surrounding youth sports and shares key strategies "Team Adult" can adopt, including actively listening to the young athletes, respecting their choices, encouraging sports activities outside of the competitive environment, and carving out time for the family and other interests. Full of personal insights, interviews with experts, discussions with coaches, and surveys from hundreds of parents and children, For the Team features emotional discoveries and practical advice that will improve family and team dynamics and bring youth sports back to where it should be--as one small yet important part of a child's development into a healthy, confident, and happy individual.
Naming Your Little All-Star
From the creator of Naming Your Little Geek, this sports-focused baby naming guide includes athletes from your favorite sports From quarterback Aaron Rodgers to windsurfer Zara Davis, Naming Your Little All-Star is packed with a variety of names of sports legends from around the world. Each entry includes the name, the etymology and meaning, and the athletes who made the name even greater. Including men, women, and nonbinary athletes, this unique baby-naming guide is just what every sports-loving family needs when it is time to decide what to name their baby.
American Girls in Popular Media
This book examines the societal impact of preadolescent girls and their depictions in American popular culture from 1924 to 1945 to explore how these portrayals helped address societal anxieties exacerbated by the Great Depression and World War II, including generational conflicts, gender issues, racial tensions, and urban-rural divides.
The Warrior Dad
Change Your Family Tree ForeverWhat does it mean to truly lead as a dad?In The Warrior Dad: Love Your Children, Lead Your Family, Leave Your Legacy, Jeff Wickersham shares a powerful guide for men who want to step up and become the ONE DAD who changes his family tree forever.Jeff shows you the path of The Warrior Dad-a simple but proven system built on purpose, discipline, and connection. Using his own story and the success of other dads, this book invites you to rethink what it means to be a father and a leader.With real-life stories and easy-to-follow tips, The Warrior Dad gives you the tools to lead your family with strength and love. This isn't just a book; it's a challenge to step into the role your family needs most.In this book, you'll learn how to: Create strong, lasting bonds with your kids and spouse.Build daily habits that help you grow personally and professionally.Lead with courage, grit, and integrity.Let go of fears and doubts that are holding you back.Teach your kids skills that prepare them for success.The journey won't always be easy, but the rewards will last forever. This book will push you to rise above average, take charge of your role as a dad, and leave a legacy of love and strength.The Warrior Dad is more than a book-it's a movement. Join other dads who are changing their families and their futures. Read it today and take your first step toward becoming the tip of the spear for your family.
Spectrum of Independence
For parents of neurodiverse children, milestones that many families take for granted--like graduating from high school or college, getting a job, and, eventually, leaving the nest--may be fraught with uncertainty. How can kids who need loads of support to get through the day ever learn to take care of themselves? This motivating, practical book gives worried parents concrete strategies for maximizing the independence of their child or teen with autism, intellectual disabilities, or other forms of neurodiversity. Exercises and downloadable worksheets are rooted in scientifically based behavioral principles and illustrated with vivid, relatable examples. By breaking down tasks like getting dressed, brushing teeth, and making a sandwich into manageable "micro steps," parents learn to phase out assistance gradually and systematically as kids take ownership of their routines. Daily life skills truly can be improved with the right tools--and they are vital stepping stones for the challenges of adulthood.
