Reconnected Parenting
This book takes parents from feeling disconnected to reconnecting with their true, authentic center, so they can be free to respond the way they really want to and create a life of ease, consciousness, and enjoyment in their family life. Most of us are self-aware, know a lot about parenting, and already have a lot of tools in our toolbox. We know our triggers and when they are triggered; we know about regulation; and we even have lists of scripts and are knowledgeable about what experts think we should do and say in those moments. And yet, when it comes down to it, in the moment of stress, we can't seem to actually make a difference in the way we respond. Reconnected Parenting is a guide to help parents do better in the moments that count; and it shows readers how understanding the nervous system and using our breath to rewire our reactions from our body up creates deep, lasting change. You will be taken on a journey through the science behind the nervous system and how this is holistically linked to connecting to our truest and most spiritual selves.
Strong as a Girl
Expert advice for parents and caregivers to raise strong girls from the get-go, building a foundation in the formative elementary years that will set them up to thriveAuthor of Strong As a Mother Kate Rope brings grace and humor in a new, non-judgmental guide to tackling the most important topics in the modern lives of elementary-age girls. Strong as a Girl is a compassionate, expertly-sourced guide for parents and caregivers on how to build a strong foundation in the early years and to truly see and support your girl for who she is and wants to be. Strong as a Girl features the voices of girls of all different identities, backgrounds, and life experiences alongside insight from experts in areas such as child development, puberty and sex ed, mental health, educational achievement, sexual abuse and assault prevention, body image, eating disorders, and self-compassion (for girls and the people raising them). Whatever your challenges or hopes for your girl, you will find ideas and solutions in actionable steps, simple activities, and easy-to-implement scripts and conversation starters. Rope keeps the to-dos to a minimum, focuses on the most impactful things you can do, offers extensive compassion for the inevitable mistakes we all make, and includes resources for caregivers. Strong as a Girl is an easy-to-read, one-stop-shop that empowers parents and caregivers to set their girls on the road to a strong future, so that they--and their girls--will feel confident entering the more turbulent waters of middle school, the teen years and beyond.
Love the Teen You Have
When it comes to parenting teens, the relationship you share is the foundation for all good things. Do you feel like your teen is pulling away, rolling their eyes at every request, or shutting you out? It's easy to feel like you've lost the child you once knew. Parenting teens can stir up frustration, self-doubt, and even memories of your own teenage struggles. But here's the truth: Raising a teen doesn't have to feel like a daily battle. Teens stumble because they're still developing the skills they need to become healthy, happy adults. Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, a pediatric psychologist and parent coach, has spent over twenty years helping families strengthen relationships and guide teens through this transformative stage. She knows it all comes down to relationship and connection--it's never too late to reconnect. Teens need a safe foundation to develop lifelong skills like flexibility, impulse control, and emotional regulation. And you're the best person to help them. In Love the Teen You Have, you'll learn how to discipline with love, build executive functioning skills for adulthood, and tackle challenges like ADHD, anxiety, and depression with clarity. You'll also discover how to reparent yourself, healing wounds you don't want to pass on. Dr. Lockhart combines relatable humor, stories, and actionable strategies to help you spark deeper connections and rewrite your parenting story. It's never too late to love the teen you have and enjoy these years together.
Parent Minute with Greg Yoder
How many times have you ever received unsolicited parenting and grandparenting advice only to realize that the person giving it didn't have a ton of experience dealing with serious issues? There are a lot of families where their kids are "pleasers" and they don't have many issues to deal with. While other families seem to struggle with each child. Based on the syndicated radio program with Keys for Kids Ministries, Parent Minute with Greg Yoder, Imperfect Parenting in an Imperfect World, is a daily devotional that offers real-world advice from one imperfect parent to another. It was borne out of the fact that Greg is a parent and grandparent who has dealt with a lot of stuff. It hasn't been easy. While he and his wife have had successes in parenting, they've also had a lot of heartache. They made some good decisions. They made some bad ones. And they learned from all of them. He shares both in this book. Parent Minute with Greg Yoder is a syndicated radio program, internet resource, and now a devotional book, coming from an imperfect parent talking to other imperfect parents in a very imperfect world. The most important thing is that he looks to God's Word for instruction, encouragement, and hope as we parent the kids in our lives. God never called us to be perfect parents, but he did call us to be faithful parents. It's impossible to do that perfectly. Even in that faithfulness, there are no guarantees in parenting. He hopes this book will encourage you each day by talking about issues facing families today. Some issues are common. Other issues are difficult and hard to talk about. Ultimately, though, we look to God for guidance, and rest on the fact that God is in control, yes, even in difficult parenting moments.
Complex Kids, Simple Solutions
Grounded in science and written by three child behavioral specialists, Complex Kids, Simple Solutions is your comprehensive guide to raising cooperative, resilient and likeable kids.Parenting is one of the most challenging yet rewarding jobs - and it's one we are never prepared for. Yet everywhere we turn there is information (and misinformation) about how best to raise our children.Complex Kids, Simple Solutions offers a research-based antidote to help you get to grips with effective parenting approaches. Penned by two child psychologists and a behavioral analyst, the book weaves together theories and principles from the fields of developmental, cognitive and clinical psychology. It offers proven parenting approaches, used by the authors over decades of working with children and families, and based on three essential fundamentals: Prepare. Teach. Motivate.The book explains how these concepts apply to almost any situation, from the mundane to the meltdown. Once you understand and master them, you will be able to tackle just about anything with confidence, precision and consistency. Covering everything from the morning rush to helping your child handle big emotions, from minimizing screens to the proactive power of spending quality time with your child, Complex Kids, Simple Solutions is a reader-friendly, sometimes humorous manual that gives you practical solutions to parenting problems.
Be Your Own Best Friend
Learning to be your own champion is the cornerstone of good mental and emotional health, especially when you're a teen. That's where Be Your Own Best Friend comes in!Believe it or not, you are your own best counselor, and this book will help you better understand that. Designed especially for teen readers, Be Your Own Best Friend helps you construct your own mental wellbeing toolkit to manage your emotions and experiences of life's many ups and downs.The book recognizes that you're a physical, mental and emotional being - and if one area of your health is hurting, then the whole of you will be affected. It covers all aspects of life, including: techniques and tips to hack those intrusive thoughts and turn your inner critic into an inner coach, so you can build self-esteem and resilienceways to encourage healthy coping behaviors when life gets toughhow to develop small, positive daily habitsgetting to know yourself better so you can trust your gut feelinglifestyle tips for sleep, diet, and a healthy relationship with social media.Read it cover to cover, or dip in and out. Full of real-life stories, handy tips and inspirational quotes, Be Your Own Best Friend helps you reimagine who and how you want to be.
The Kids Are Online
A nuanced, intimate picture of how young people live with and on social media. Today's young people find themselves at the center of widespread debates about their online safety, and they are often told that social media platforms affect their mental health and body image by exposing them to cyberbullying and distressing images. Foregrounding their voices and experiences, The Kids Are Online explores how they navigate their identities across platforms and how they really feel about their young digital lives. Ysabel Gerrard talked to more than a hundred teens to unpack the myths and realities of their social media use. Instead of framing today's big platforms as either good or bad, she identifies moments when young people encounter social apps in paradoxical ways--both good and bad at the same time. Using the concepts of stigma, secrecy, safety, and social comparison, she helps readers understand young people's experiences. The Kids Are Online proposes a series of recommendations for parents, families, schools, technology companies, and policymakers to imagine how we might build safer social media systems.
Psychosis Town
Diagnosed with ASD, and ADHD at a very young age, this is Eli's journey through the daunting mental health sector, the local authority social services, and the challenges he has faced when trying to get the correct help. Eli has endured many obstacles and bewildering moments in his life, incidents and hardships that have hit him and his family, hard. Reaching out to the services he had believed would help him and keep him safe, these in fact became the major undoing that hindered progress and created untold barriers along his journey, when he became seriously unwell. However, with the right people, and some of the unlikeliest of people listening, Eli has managed to transform into the very best version of himself and continues to progress with his ambitions and lifelong dreams. He manages to teach and guide others with his unique experiences' valuable life lessons. This is his story, Eli's story, a journey that will inspire, through Eli's town, which became Psychosis Town.
Seventeen Parcels
Seventeen Parcels shares a thrilling - and unconventional - treasure hunt that will keep readers guessing with each page. In this novel, a wealthy man wills a vast fortune to his three grown children but leaves directions to it in 17 parcels hidden throughout the US. Now, the heirs must find the parcels and follow the path to their inheritance, if indeed there actually is any. The attorney for billionaire Xander Moorhouse employs a package delivery driver to hide 17 mysterious parcels each in a different US State. Driver Austin Somerfeld does so over the course of 18 months, following a strict set of rules and earning a half-million dollars for his efforts. Moorhouse dies 11 years later, but leaves behind directions indicating that his grown children - Caroline, David, and Juliana - must find the hidden parcels and open them in numbered sequence only after all have been located. The three heirs participate reluctantly but warm to the on-going adventure. This is a captivating novel for road trip treasure hunt readers to become involved in the drama of hiding, then finding the 17 parcels with a host of attendant obstacles and difficulties along the way. Such readers will be just as puzzled as the heirs when parcels are at last opened and Xander's intentions are revealed.
Normal Curve?
Mother once told me, "Every life is a series of stories, and most lives are hundreds of stories tall. It's impossible to read them all, and it's often difficult to distinguish between the fiction and the non-fiction chapters in each one. So, the only way to get to really know someone is through the Reader's Digest version, one issue at a time." The point is, there are hundreds of stories behind the story I'm about to tell you, and every character is an anthology unto themselves. If you have followed their stories before, you are aware of their back issues. If not, I trust that there is enough of the Reader's Digest version that follows to give you enough gist for the mill.This is a story so real, and yet so magical, that you might well think it's fiction. But only those who don't believe in magic will find it so. For the rest of us, the only difference between a literary life, and a physical life, is that a literary life lasts forever. As Mother says, "The Circle of Life is just one big learning curve." NORMAL CURVE? takes us along the Poole-Hall extended family's passage through countless twists and turns, and around a few curves that are anything but normal ... but then again, I'm sure that's what you've been expecting. As he did in the previous two books in this series, NORMAL? and NORMAL TOO?, our narrator, Gene Poole-Hall takes us on a journey that is so real, so extraordinarily full of love, humor, and magic, you may well find yourself wanting to become a member of this fictional family, where you too will live forever. If that doesn't sound normal, welcome to the family.
Look, Ma! I Did It! A Perception vs Reality Story
Are you a parent who: a) screams into a pillow at least three times a week; b) has been to the emergency department for a toddler with six peas stuck up their nose; c) has hurried from a public space due to child-induced mortification; or d) whose household vocabulary has expanded and increased in colour since having children? If yes, then this book is for you.Full of light-hearted humour and cringe-worthy situations, sprinkled with a moderate level of inappropriateness, this book brings all of it together with a big fat dose of cold hard truth. Designed to bring to light the reality of living with a toddler with some easy humour, this book has a message to all parents that they're not alone ... and it's okay to laugh instead of cry.
Connected
Connected: Parenting Faithfully in the Digital Age empowers Christian parents to navigate the opportunities and challenges of raising children in a tech-driven world. Technology shapes our children's faith, values, and identity-but with Scripture as our guide, we can lead them with wisdom and love.This book provides practical tools to: Set healthy boundaries for screen time and online activity.Foster meaningful, real-world relationships amidst digital distractions.Teach discernment to help children navigate social media and online influences.Model responsible and godly behavior in your own use of technology.Rooted in the timeless truth of God's Word, Connected helps parents tackle issues like social media pressure, online safety, and digital addiction. It's not just about managing devices-it's about nurturing your child's soul in a world that often pulls them away from Biblical values.Parenting in the digital age is challenging, but it's also an opportunity to shape a generation of resilient, Christ-centered young people. Take the first step toward raising faithful, tech-savvy children who honor God in all they do.Let Connected be your guide to creating a home where technology serves your family's faith, rather than distracts from it. The future of your children's spiritual well-being starts today.
Isabella's Journey
Isabella's Journey by Serafina Sammarco is a deeply personal memoir that chronicles the life of a family coping with the challenges of thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder that profoundly impacts the health of the author's daughter, Isabella. Through the course of the book, Sammarco narrates her family's experiences with the condition, the medical treatments, and the emotional and physical toll that comes with caring for a child with such a life-threatening illness.The author writes a powerful and heartfelt memoir that goes beyond the medical realities of thalassemia. It is a tribute to Isabella's life and the strength of her family as they face the trials of illness, loss, and the enduring power of love and community. Through vivid storytelling and emotional honesty, the book offers both an educational resource and a source of inspiration for those navigating similar paths.
Co-Parenting with a Narcissistic Ex 101
Are you exhausted by the endless challenges of co-parenting with a narcissistic ex? Tired of feeling trapped in a cycle of manipulation, gaslighting, and conflict, all while trying to protect your children and create a stable life? If you're ready to reclaim peace, shield your kids, and rebuild a life filled with joy, read on.Co-Parenting with a Narcissistic Ex 101 is a comprehensive guide designed to empower you at every step of this journey. From years of research and real-life insights, this book provides a toolkit to help you set boundaries, protect your children, and nurture your well-being, restoring control and calm to your life.Inside this essential guide, you'll discover: ✅ A clear pathway for understanding narcissistic behavior - Gain insight into your ex-partner's manipulations, allowing you to predict and manage their actions with confidence.✅ Powerful boundary-setting techniques - Learn step-by-step strategies to establish safe, respectful limits that keep you centered and strong.✅ Strategies for shielding your children - Protect your kids from emotional manipulation and build their resilience, helping them thrive despite a challenging co-parenting environment.✅ Self-care and emotional recovery - Practical advice to manage stress, avoid burnout, and prioritize your mental health in the midst of difficult co-parenting demands.✅ Financial and legal tips - Secure your independence and protect your assets from manipulation, giving you the financial freedom you need to move forward.✅ Real-life examples - Relatable scenarios to help you apply advice directly to your unique situation, with strategies for disengaging and maintaining peace.
A Mothering Spirit
The elephant herd knows the fundamnetal basics for keeping children safe. Protecting the children is the job of the Mother Elephant. The mother elephant is not only the one who birthed the baby elephant but every woman in the herd.The job of women elephants as they walk in the middle of the pack is to protect the young elephants. The elder elephants are called grandmothers even if they have no babies. The younger elephants fall in line based on age, which determines their seniority. Every woman elephant has a role in the family herd. In life, whether you have children, adult children, young babies, or deceased children, you have a role in the Kingdom of God. As women of faith, we have an assignment to care for the Body of Christ, and to those who have been gifted with a mothering spirit, you have the heart of God to mother! I want to encourage you with 12 examples of how we can mother the hurting, heal from our experiences as a mother or child, and what we can do to build up children to live the lives Yah (God) intended.
Parenting Trailblazers
With an intelligent, unpretentious, future-focused, and passionate style, Parenting Trailblazers offers an insightful and practical guide for parents aiming to raise responsible, resilient, innovative, and purpose-driven children equipped for the future.Rooted in universal principles and inspired by Africa's need for progress, this book emphasizes the vital role of intentional parenting in nurturing a child's character and heart. Drawing from personal experiences, global expert insights, and African studies, it highlights the transformative power of love, positive reinforcement, emotional intelligence, and respect in the intricate dance of the parent-child relationship.In an age where parents are increasingly neglecting the foundations necessary for their children's future success-such as a strong work ethic and the responsible use of technology, money, and time-this book offers practical strategies and encouragement for parents to consistently instill these virtues with courage, while also drawing on timeless African strategies of collaboration and family support.The book explores over 45 critical future-relevant mindsets and skills, demonstrating that there is no better strategy for raising future leaders-grounded in accountability, ideological health, and a service-mindset, and capable of meaningfully contributing to Africa's growth and global influence-than through effective parenting.
Sound Sleep and Secure Attachment With Aware Parenting
You really can have both restful sleep and a securely attached child! Do you want your baby or child to: Wake up less frequently?Sleep more restfully?Feel deeply relaxed?Be securely attached?Would you love harmony with your older child or teen and their sleep?In this attachment- and trauma-informed book, Marion Rose, PhD, explains the innate biological wisdom that babies, children, and teens have for restful sleep - and how cultural conditioning teaches parents to fight against it.Drawing on research into traditional cultures, our hunter-gatherer ancestors, and the physiology of stress and relaxation, this book shows how children from infancy to the teen years need to be both tired and relaxed to sleep restfully.Discover the two key ingredients for true relaxation: 1 Safety: Babies, children, and teens need to feel safe in order to feel relaxed enough to sleep restfully. The younger they are, the more they need closeness with us to feel safe.2 Cooperation with their innate relaxation processes: When they are sleepy, babies, children, and teens try to use their relaxation-through-release responses. They need our support for those processes to work.Without these two ingredients, they won't feel relaxed. Instead, they will need to dissociate to fall asleep, leading to less restful sleep and more frequent waking.Based on the Aware Parenting approach developed by Aletha Solter, PhD, this compassionate book explains how babies, children, and teens naturally know how to heal from stress and trauma when they're tired, leading to profound relaxation and restful sleep.Discover how to help your co-sleeping breastfeeding baby sleep for longer stretches - by listening to their feelings while holding them in your loving arms.Help your child sleep restfully by joining in with their rambunctious play and listening lovingly to their tears and tantrums.Understand how to support your older child or teen, so they remain connected with their innate body wisdom for restful sleep.Marion Rose, PhD is a Level 2 Aware Parenting instructor and the Regional Coordinator for Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia. She is the author of four bestselling Aware Parenting books. She hosts The Aware Parenting Podcast, and offers courses and mentoring to parents and people wanting to become Aware Parenting instructors."I highly recommend this book for all parents, especially those who yearn for a good night's sleep!"- Aletha Solter, PhD, Founder of Aware Parenting"In a world filled with conflicting sleep advice, Marion Rose's book stands out like a beacon of light. It offers an unparalleled level of compassion for parents while also providing clear, practical guidance on how to achieve better sleep for the whole family."- Maru Rojas, Aware Parenting instructor
Entwined
I was determined to ensure he couldn't ignore me. Looking around nervously to make sure everyone was still preoccupied, I removed my flats from my right foot. Then I leaned closer and found his leg again. I ran my stockinged toes over his ankle, moving it up, slowly.He looked at me again, sharply, his eyes darkening. I gave him an innocent smile and looked away.I continued to move my foot up, higher and higher, ignoring his eyes. Soon, my foot found his already hard erection.
ADHD and Relationships
Navigating relationships can be challenging, but for women with ADHD, it often comes with unique hurdles and insights. In this compelling and insightful book, "ADHD and Relationships: A Woman's Perspective," the author delves into the intricacies of how ADHD affects romantic partnerships, friendships, and family dynamics from a distinctly female viewpoint.Through personal anecdotes, expert interviews, and practical advice, this book explores: Understanding ADHD: Gain a deeper understanding of ADHD and how it manifests differently in women.Communication Strategies: Learn effective communication techniques to bridge gaps and foster understanding in relationships.Emotional Management: Discover tools for managing emotions and reducing stress to maintain healthy connections.Building Support Systems: Find out how to create a supportive network that acknowledges and respects the challenges of ADHD.Success Stories: Be inspired by real-life stories of women who have successfully navigated their relationships despite the challenges of ADHD.Whether you are a woman with ADHD, a partner, or a loved one, this book offers valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your relationships and improve your quality of life. Embrace the journey of understanding and connection with "ADHD and Relationships: A Woman's Perspective."
Hidden in Plain Sight
Hidden in Plain Sight: A Journey of Autism, Motherhood, and Self-Discovery is a poignant and deeply personal memoir that chronicles one woman's path to understanding herself and her son through the lens of autism, along with a comprehensive guide on how to love and support neurodivergent adults.In a moment that changed everything, the diagnosis of her son's autism opened a door to the past, revealing missed signs and misunderstood behaviors from her childhood. This revelation sets the stage for a journey of self-discovery that is both heart-wrenching and empowering.Revisiting childhood memories, the author reflects on behaviors that, in hindsight, were early signs of autism. From school days filled with social challenges to the influence of family and cultural context, these chapters explore a life lived on the margins of understanding.Navigating the complexities of adulthood, from college to early career, the author shares how she managed to mask her autistic traits. The transformative experience of motherhood brings new perspectives, culminating in the realization of her place on the autism spectrum.Hidden in Plain Sight offers a profound message of self-awareness, acceptance, and the power of advocacy. Additionally, it provides a step-by-step guide on how to love and support a neurodivergent adult, whether in a romantic relationship, friendship, family setting, or workplace. It is a call to action for readers to seek understanding and support, making it an invaluable resource for anyone on a similar journey.
Hidden in Plain Sight
Hidden in Plain Sight: A Journey of Autism, Motherhood, and Self-Discovery is a poignant and deeply personal memoir that chronicles one woman's path to understanding herself and her son through the lens of autism, along with a comprehensive guide on how to love and support neurodivergent adults.In a moment that changed everything, the diagnosis of her son's autism opened a door to the past, revealing missed signs and misunderstood behaviors from her childhood. This revelation sets the stage for a journey of self-discovery that is both heart-wrenching and empowering.Revisiting childhood memories, the author reflects on behaviors that, in hindsight, were early signs of autism. From school days filled with social challenges to the influence of family and cultural context, these chapters explore a life lived on the margins of understanding.Navigating the complexities of adulthood, from college to early career, the author shares how she managed to mask her autistic traits. The transformative experience of motherhood brings new perspectives, culminating in the realization of her place on the autism spectrum. Hidden in Plain Sight offers a profound message of self-awareness, acceptance, and the power of advocacy. Additionally, it provides a step-by-step guide on how to love and support a neurodivergent adult, whether in a romantic relationship, friendship, family setting, or workplace. It is a call to action for readers to seek understanding and support, making it an invaluable resource for anyone on a similar journey.
Divorced Virgin
In this fascinating memoir, follow Evan's journey through a rollercoaster of court appearances, fly-by-night legal maneuvering, courtroom theatrics, and broken hearts. It's a fascinating and detailed look at the ins and outs of the divorce process, both legally and emotionally. In a narrative that's at times savagely funny and other times tearfully earnest, Evan shares the ups and downs of what it's like to have your life turned upside down by the person you trusted the most. His story, which is full of cautionary tales, courtroom experience, and carefully researched legal information, is both engaging and encouraging. In the end, he managed to get away without being screwed by the system - a Divorced Virgin. It's a story that any man going through a divorce should read. Remember: no matter how bad things look, you're not alone.Evan Cutler, a successful self-made business man married for more than twenty years, came home after a trip to find himself locked out of his house, his bank accounts, and even his business. It was the opening salvo in a divorce war that would consume five years, hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees, and much of his emotional strength.In this fascinating memoir, follow Evan's journey through a rollercoaster of court appearances, fly-by-night legal maneuvering, courtroom theatrics, and broken hearts. It's a fascinating and detailed look at the ins and outs of the divorce process, both legally and emotionally. In a narrative that's at times savagely funny and other times tearfully earnest, Evan shares the ups and downs of what it's like to have your life turned upside down by the person you trusted the most. His story, which is full of cautionary tales, courtroom experience, and carefully researched legal information, is both engaging and encouraging. In the end, he managed to get away without being screwed by the system - a Divorced Virgin. It's a story that any man going through a divorce should read. Remember: no matter how bad things look, you're not alone.
The Unlikely Redemption of the Thief Sydney Bridgewater
Sydney Bridgewater has stolen $21 million from five employers over 28 years. She's never been caught, feels no guilt or remorse, but suspects her thievery might soon be uncovered. Through her attorney Quentin the Quintessential, she offers recompense for her misdeeds, then involves two young people who become close friends to accomplish her vague three step redemption path: help herself, help a friend, and help someone not her friend. Sydney's journey takes her through high-tech car thievery in Arizona, building a deep-search computer operation in London, befriending a bar bully in Galway, stolen jewels at Milan Fashion Week, high-stakes poker in Mississippi, a 17th century Old Masters art forgery in Rotterdam, and a widespread UK money laundering scheme. She executes and completes her plan with great drama, then vanishes, never to be heard from again. For those who enjoy strong female leads, who like fast-moving adventures in many locations, and who like stories with continuing surprises and unanticipated outcomes, The Unlikely Redemption of the Thief Sydney Bridgewater is a quick, satisfying read.
An Exploration of Unintended Consequences
This is a collection of five warm and sentimental novelettes that provide an unapologetic male gaze (despite the raconteur in three of them being women) upon the actions of ordinary people and the consequences of these actions, intended and unintended, upon their lives. In the process, it takes the reader on a whirlwind tour of India - from the eastern states of Bihar and Jharkhand to the western city of Mumbai, and from the line of control in Kashmir to the southern city of Chennai - covering a span of time from the license raj days of the 1980s to the lockdown and its aftermath in the 2020s and describing the lives of a range of people, from the English-speaking elite to others from less educated and exposed sections of society. The collection is a must-read for those looking to introduce themselves to the parts of the country and its people that they may not be familiar with, and to values and attitudes different to their own.
Mishpocha!
Our narrator gets caught ostensibly smuggling someone into Germany illegally. It is during conversations with an appointed psychologist that she recounts her family history, starting with her great-grandfather, Samuel Kohanim. The story begins in Prussia (now Poland) early in the 20th century, where a Jewish family enjoys an idyllic life near the Vistula river - except for the fact that Samuel has no male heir. Instead, he has seven daughters, for whom he worries about finding suitable husbands. As each daughter marries, the story moves across the landscape to Berlin, Germany. Franziska, the middle daughter, finds herself in a scandalous situation, into which Walter is born and adopted by Samuel as his heir. Oda, a close family friend, goes to work for one of the elder sisters as a seamstress. Oda has a daughter, Hella, who learns to fend for herself when her mother is arrested as a member of the Communist Party. Walter and Hella later marry. After Walter assaults a member of the Stasi, Hella decides they need to take their daughter and escape to the West. As the life stories of family members unfold, the events that form the history of the twentieth century are described from the points of view of observers or participants in letters and a well-crafted narrative. Spurned would-be lovers, sexual scandal, revenge, rags to fame, women finding their independence, and murder all with the changes occurring in Europe as a back drop.
Birds of Play
If you like animals and want to give your child the experience of meeting animals you should consider having outpets.Birds of Play will show you some places in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, where you and your family can enjoy meeting birds as outpets.Activities like feeding ducks creates an important bond between a child and the natural world and it stays with them long after the activity is over. If done the right way, it won't impact heavily on our native fauna.
Creating A Vision (Original/New Paperback Version)
Creating a vision and setting goals is an important life skill that is never too early to start learning and developing. Having a vision starts as an idea in your imagination that you have a desire to make real one day. When a child is creating a vision, he/she is learning how to take responsibility for themselves. Why? Because they understand that their actions will determine whether or not they succeed. A child creating a vision also builds self-confidence and resilience. When children are creating a vision, it's important they learn how to believe in their abilities.
A Grateful Heart
Celebrate the Human Experience by Giving Thanks at Mealtime. Try It!Count your blessings. Today there is a deep hunger for connection with ourselves, with nature, and with the process of birth and death itself says life coach and author M. J. Ryan, creator of the New York Times best-selling Random Acts of Kindness series. What her book, A Grateful Heart, is offering from a wide variety of spiritual disciplines and secular perspectives, is a way of satisfying that hunger by setting aside time before we eat to acknowledge the blessings in our lives. When we give thanks, we take our place in the great wheel of life, recognizing our connection to one another and to all of creation.Choose from 365 blessings and give thanks. A Grateful Heart is a tool to help readers reclaim and enrich the tradition of pausing before the evening meal to give thanks. Drawing from a range of religious and cultural practices, the 365 blessings in this book celebrate friendship, love, peace, reconciliation, the body, nature, joy, and appreciation of the moment. This illustrated feast for the mind includes quotations from Martin Luther King Jr., Thich Nhat Hanh, Gandhi, Rumi, Mother Teresa, Helen Keller, Denise Levertov, the Bible, and the Tao Te Ching.M. J. Ryan wrote A Grateful Heart to encourage families to share the experience of being part of something greater than themselves. With that in mind, the book includes 365 traditional and nontraditional blessings organized into four sections corresponding to the seasons.Experience the blessings in A Grateful Heart in a variety of ways: Just open it and begin reading one-a-day in the order givenUse the index to pick and choose topics of interest that dayOpen at random and read what is offeredIf you have benefited from books such as Earth Prayers, M. J. Ryan's Attitudes of Gratitude, Don Miguel Ruiz's Prayers, June Cotner's Graces, or Marcia M. Kelly's 100 Graces; you and your family will love M. J. Ryan's A Grateful Heart.
Healing Plates
In a world often filled with disconnection, Healing Plates: Recipes for Forgiveness and Wellness offers a unique blend of nourishing recipes and heartfelt stories that guide you toward healing and forgiveness. Dr. Norma McLauchlin intertwines the art of cooking with the profound act of letting go, reminding us that the kitchen can be a sanctuary for both the body and soul. Through this collection, you'll discover how food can be a catalyst for connection and reflection. Each recipe is an opportunity to mend hearts, strengthen relationships, and find joy in the shared experience of a meal. Let Healing Palates inspire you to embrace the transformative power of food and the deeper connections it can foster.
Nobody’s Children
"An extraordinary book. Chilling, inspiring, and utterly convincing, it creates an ironclad case for the adoption solution." -Sylvia Ann Hewlett, coauthor of The War Against Parents "Bartholet sounds the alarm on the savage consequences the child welfare system has on so many children and challenges us to confront the reality that substance abuse . . . is the culprit in most cases of child abuse and neglect. Everyone who cares about our nation's most vulnerable children should read this book." -Joseph A. Califano, Jr., president, The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University "Blood and race remain the over-riding factors in determining the future of suffering children. This should be required reading for those who look on adoption as the last resort." -Mary McGrory, Washington Post columnist "Bartholet is a passionate crusader on behalf of children, and brings to her subject vigorous, clear-headed prose and the moral authority of her professional dedication." -Ann-Janine Morey, Chicago Tribune "Bartholet issues a strong challenge to the child welfare system to facilitate adoption of children who have been abused and neglected.All people concerned about the healthy development of children should read Nobody's Children. I highly recommend it." -Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D., clinical professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School "The way we treat abused and neglected children in this country remains a national scandal. Bartholet challenges the priority placed . . . on keeping battered or neglected children with their families or racial group, and makes a strong case for increased use of adoption." -Senator Howard M. Metzenbaum (ret.), author of the Multiethnic Placement Act "A disturbing look at how the lives of 'America's modern-day orphans' are sacrificed for the often unrealistic goal of keeping troubled families together. . . . The author makes her case intelligently, fearlessly, and exhaustively." -Kirkus Reviews Elizabeth Bartholet is a professor at Harvard Law School. Her first book, Family Bonds: Adoption, Infertility, and the New World of Child Reproduction, was called "brilliant . . . an intelligent and passionate exploration of the legal, racial, and psychological issues" by The New York Times Book Review. The mother of three boys, two of them adopted from Peru, she lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Normal Children Have Problems, Too
Lack of friends * poor self-image * sibling rivalry * hyperactivity * sadness and fearfulness * eating problems * nervous habits * aggressive behavior * defiance * sleep problems * lying * learning disabilities. . . Even normal children can have problems. And parents can help them. That is the powerful assurance Dr. Stanley Turecki offers parents in this compassionate and practical book. Whatever the situation, Dr. Turecki shows you: A new way to understand your child's difficulties and gain insights into causes and solutions How to discuss problems without destructive arguments and win your child's cooperation How to strengthen self-esteem by making the most of your child's individual temperament How to improve discipline by focusing on planning and prevention rather than punishment How to collaborate with teachers about school problems What to do if you are told that your child should be tested for ADD or placed on medication When to seek professional help Including vivid vignettes illustrating a wide range of problems and how they were successfully resolved, this award-winning book is destined to become a parenting classic.
Family Bonds
In this powerful book, Elizabeth Bartholet attempts to make sense of the worlds of adoption and fertility treatment by combining a moving personal narrative with compelling policy analysis. Family Bonds is conveniently available at a time when more children than ever are waiting to be adopted and when infertility treatment is becoming an increasingly popular, sophisticated, and expensive technology.
Fathering Daughters
A landmark collection of original essays that fills the void of writing by men about their daughters. Contributors include Phillip Lopate, Rick Bass, Gerald Early, Gary Soto, Scott Sanders, Nicholas Delbanco, and Alan Cheuse.
Your Legacy
Your Legacy was written as a first of a series of children's books that will also follow with activity books, in order to encourage children to be active in developing an understanding of their culture, their family history, as well as begin to provide a path of positive encouragement throughout their journey, building their own legacy. "Our legacy is the impact you make on other people and your legacy will always be the key to strong and long lasting relationships." "A Legacy, is how you will be remembered and can be something received from your ancestors. It is something from your past and something to build for your present life".
Deserts to Mountaintops
Against all odds, just barely one month after Jessica Buchanan had been rescued by SEAL Team Six by order of President Obama, she found out she was pregnant. After spending ninety-three days at the hands of Somali pirates who had demanded a 45-million-dollar ransom in exchange for her freedom, Jessica could not imagine a reality in which her traumatized mind and malnourished body could grow, birth, and nurture this new life. But he grew, and as a result, so did she; in her capacity to trust her heart, her therapist, and the wise plan of the Universe.Deserts to Mountaintops: The Pilgrimage of Motherhood was born out of the most challenging moments of Jessica's motherhood journey. As she worked on healing from her kidnapping trauma, navigating the emotions that came with new parenthood, and balancing her grief with the loss of her mother and her home, it became clear that this little boy had been sent to save her. And save her, he did. There are few journeys in life as sacred as the one that leads us to, through or away from motherhood. The low lows and the high highs of caring for children with special needs or watching identities evaporate from caretaking, or being given the enormous task of loving the world, rather than just one or two, are experienced by so many women, but rarely talked about, which is why Jessica invited twenty-one women to share their own deserts to mountaintop experiences in motherhood.Throughout this book, courageous women do not look away from their own pain but instead do the hard work of mining the meaning of their desert moments, modeling the simple truth that is often forgotten in the pursuit of surviving the trip to the top of the mother of all mountains: all we really need to be is love.
Bereaved Children
Bringing together fourteen experts from across the United States and Canada, Bereaved Children and Teens is a comprehensive guide to helping children and adolescents cope with the emotional, religious, social, and physical consequences of a loved one's death. The result is an indispensable reference for parents, teachers, counselors, health-care professionals, and clergy. Topics covered include what to say and what not to say when explaining death to very young children; how teenagers grieve differently from children and adults; how to translate Protestant, Catholic, or Jewish beliefs about death into language that children can understand; how ethnic and cultural differences can affect how children grieve; what teachers and parents can do to help bereaved young people at school; and activities, books, and films that help children and teens cope.
At the Breast
"I can't recommend this book highly enough!" -Katha Pollitt In our ironic, "postfeminist" age few experiences inspire the kind of passions that breastfeeding does. For advocates, breastfeeding is both the only way to supply babies with proper nutrition and the "bond" that cements the mother/child relationship. Mother's milk remains "natural" in a world of genetically modified produce and corporate health care. But is it a realistic option for all women? And can a well-intentioned insistence on the necessity of breastfeeding become just another way to cast some women as bad mothers? "At the Breast is feminist research of the highest order, setting a standard for how the work ought to be done. . . What is striking and admirable about [Blum's] analysis is that in a discussion that has been almost entirely subsumed in concerns about what is best for babies, Blum focuses unwaveringly on mothers, on women as minded social beings." -Barbara Katz Rothman, American Journal of Sociology "[Blum] discovers that in the contemporary world such an ancient and seemingly natural procedure as breastfeeding is embedded in a plethora of historical, political, racial, and economic contexts. . . . For the modern feminist, Blum concludes, the choice between the bottle or the breast should proceed from a careful assessment of the woman's own needs and desires." -Kirkus Reviews "In the hands of Linda Blum, breastfeeding is a locus for conversations between women in different race and class locations about the female body, children's needs, and the legitimizing role of fathers." -Ellen Ross, author of Love and Toil: Motherhood in Outcast London, 1870-1918 "At the Breast is sociology at its best-we think of breastfeeding as 'natural' but of course it is social and cultural too. Blum's discussion of how race and class shape women's attitudes toward breastfeeding-and their chances of success with it-was a revelation to me." -Katha Pollitt, columnist, The Nation Linda M. Blum is author of Between Feminism and Labor: The Significance of the Comparable Worth Movement. She teaches sociology and women's studies at the University of New Hampshire, and wrote this book while a Bunting Fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study.
Raising Loving Siblings
"Be nice to your sister!" "Stop picking on your brother!" "That's a time-out for both of you." When nothing works to stop the incessant battles, where can exhausted parents turn? Sibling expert and family therapist Jonathan Caspi knows that understanding why kids fight is the first essential step to restoring peace. Featuring clear principles, dos and don'ts, and loads of stories, this book shines a spotlight on family dynamics. Dr. Caspi guides you to make an effective plan for managing conflicts, so you can keep a cool head in the heat of the moment. Learn why it's never helpful to compare kids to each other, how to quell sibling struggles without taking sides, when to intervene (and when to step back), and what to do when parents aren't on the same page. Improving sibling relationships can have lifelong benefits for your family. This compassionate book shows how.
The Quarry, Revised Edition
The Quarry, Revised Edition, is a work of fiction based on historical fact. Set in the 1800s in rural Newfoundland, when the safety of workers and the hardships they faced were low on the list of priorities for most employers. Dominion Limestone is no different.Added to the physical perils, Jake, a new employee, becomes the victim of blackmail, making any happiness he'd hoped to find in the small village a seemingly insurmountable challenge.Motivated by greed and personal profit, Gallo, the mining captain at the quarry, has a finely tuned talent for self-preservation, leaving his employees at the mercy of his dubious leadership.When a fatal accident is the result of Gallo's mismanagement, the community must come together to keep one another safe.The Quarry is a tale of faith, family, and the seemingly insurmountable challenges of daily life, not least of which is the bigotry that saw many families hide their indigenous roots.
Raising a Responsible Child
It has often been said: Give a man a fish, and he has food for a day. Teach him to fish, and he can provide for himself over a lifetime.Raising a Responsible Child explains the phenomenon of the "overindulgent parent"--who helps and protects too much -- and the "underdeveloped child"--who never really learns to stand on his or her own feet.Today many parents are especially prone to shower their children with love and attention and attempt to minimize stress by doing for them. In the scurry of modern life, parents often can't resist giving in to children's demands or solving their problems just to keep the peace. While this is basically a loving approach, it does not teach children how to be responsible and independent. Parents learn the hard way that their overindulgence does more harm than good: their children will only come to them with more demands and act helpless in the face of new problems.If you find yourself entrenched in this pattern, you can change by using a system of consistent, straight forward, and logical rules every day. You can teach your children to take responsibility for their actions and earn their privileges -- and you will find, perhaps to your surprise, that they are willing and ready to do so.Some of the issues this book will help you to deal with are: -- The whiny and overly demanding preschooler-- The small child who throws tantrums in public to get his way-- The older child who is inconsiderate of family members-- The teenager who is constantly late for school-- The young adult, who can't get her life together and mooches off her parents indefinitely.Many parents discover that the tried-and-true methods detailed here not only help their children handle emotions in a more mature and constructive manner but also result in higher self-esteem and a happier outlook on life.
The Working Parent Dilemma
How to Balance the Responsibilities of Children and Careers
Joyful Parenting
Unlock the secrets to raising resilient, compassionate, and joyful children!Parenting is one of life's most fulfilling yet challenging journeys. In Joyful Parenting: Raising Happier Kids with Positive Psychology, Olivia Chambers presents a refreshing, science-backed approach to nurturing children with love and positivity.This empowering guide shows you how to: Build deeper connections through meaningful communication.Teach resilience, gratitude, and mindfulness to help your kids thrive.Foster creativity, curiosity, and empathy for well-rounded growth.Create a harmonious, toxin-free home environment filled with joy.Packed with practical tips, real-life examples, and actionable strategies, this book equips you to navigate the ups and downs of parenting with confidence and clarity.Who is this book for?Whether you're a new parent, seasoned caregiver, teacher, or simply someone passionate about positive psychology, Joyful Parenting offers valuable tools to inspire happier, healthier children-and a more fulfilling parenting experience.Make parenting a joy, not a struggle. Transform your home and raise kids who are ready to flourish in today's world.Would you like to add any specific quotes or accolades for Olivia Chambers to enhance the credibility and appeal?
Metamorphosis (annotated with author Biography)
"Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka is an enigmatic exploration of the human psyche that unfolds like a surreal tapestry, weaving threads of existentialism, isolation, and the absurd. At its heart is the protagonist, Gregor Samsa, whose ordinary life is irrevocably altered when he awakens one morning to discover he has metamorphosed into a grotesque insect. Kafka's prose, hauntingly beautiful, captures the essence of Gregor's inner turmoil and the profound alienation that ensues. The novella's power lies in its ability to transcend the confines of the ordinary and plunge readers into a disconcerting world where reality blurs with the surreal. Through the lens of Gregor's transformation, Kafka unravels the complexities of the human condition, laying bare the fragility of identity and the inherent struggle for acceptance. The physical metamorphosis is merely the surface; beneath lies a profound psychological transformation. Gregor's struggle to reconcile his insectoid form with his human consciousness becomes a poignant metaphor for the universal quest for self-discovery. The narrative is a labyrinth of introspection, with Gregor navigating the maze of his own mind, grappling with the echoes of societal expectations and the relentless pressure to conform. Kafka's writing is an intricate dance between the tangible and the abstract. The claustrophobic atmosphere of Gregor's room mirrors the psychological confinement he endures, a stark contrast to the bustling world outside. The tension between the mundane and the bizarre amplifies the narrative's intensity, immersing readers in a dreamlike realm where the boundaries between reality and illusion blur. As the story unfolds, familial dynamics take center stage. Gregor's transformation triggers a cascade of reactions from his family, revealing the fragility of human relationships when faced with the inexplicable. The emotional distance that emerges paints a poignant portrait of isolation, not just of the transformed Gregor, but of each family member trapped in their own cocoon of despair. Kafka's narrative, while disquieting, is a testament to his masterful storytelling. Each word is a brushstroke on the canvas of existentialism, creating a vivid tableau that lingers in the reader's mind. The symbolism, whether in the form of the insect or the alienation, invites contemplation, leaving room for diverse interpretations and sparking conversations that transcend the boundaries of time and culture. "Metamorphosis" is not merely a novella; it is an invitation to delve into the recesses of one's consciousness. Kafka challenges readers to confront the inexplicable, to question the very nature of humanity, and to ponder the profound implications of metamorphosis beyond the confines of the narrative. As the final pages unfold, the echoes of Gregor's transformation reverberate, leaving an indelible mark on the literary landscape and a timeless legacy that continues to captivate readers across the globe.
