Adoption Memoirs
Adoption Memoirs tells inside stories of adoption that popular media miss. Marianne Novy shows how adoption memoirs and films recount not only happy moments, but also the lasting pain of relinquishing a child, the racism and trauma that adoptees such as Jackie Kay and Jane Jeong Trenka experienced, and the unexpected complexities of child-rearing adoptive parents Emily Prager and Jesse Green encountered. Novy considers 45 memoirs, mostly from the twenty-first century, by birthmothers, adoptees, and adoptive parents, about same-race and transracial adoption. These adoptees, she recounts, wanted to learn about their ancestry and appreciated adoptive parents who helped. Birthmother Amy Seek shows why open adoption is not simple, and many other memoirs tell stories that continue past reunion. Adoption Memoirs will enlighten readers who lack experience with adoption and help those looking for a shared experience to also understand adoption from a different standpoint.
The Walkers
A glimpse into the lives of four people and a rescued Labrador Husky who live on an island surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. Their seaside communities are connected by an old railway bed that has become a walking trail. Two people observe life through their windows and two walk the shoreline trail, one with her dog.Margaret is enjoying retirement in her home surrounded by relatives on family land. From her front window, she keeps an eye on the comings and goings of her community. After several changes in his life, Ben enjoys solitude whether in his remodeled cabin far from neighbors or walking along the shoreline for hours every day. Carrie is set in her ways and, not always tolerant of the world around her, she keeps busy with well-established habits and routines. For twenty years, Sara has wanted a dog. Now forced to live on her own, she adopts a rescued Labrador Husky for company in her home and during nature walks on the nearby trail.Margaret, Ben, Carrie and Sara have never been introduced to each other until they contribute to and then attend an event on Canada Day.
Adoption Memoirs
Adoption Memoirs tells inside stories of adoption that popular media miss. Marianne Novy shows how adoption memoirs and films recount not only happy moments, but also the lasting pain of relinquishing a child, the racism and trauma that adoptees such as Jackie Kay and Jane Jeong Trenka experienced, and the unexpected complexities of child-rearing adoptive parents Emily Prager and Jesse Green encountered. Novy considers 45 memoirs, mostly from the twenty-first century, by birthmothers, adoptees, and adoptive parents, about same-race and transracial adoption. These adoptees, she recounts, wanted to learn about their ancestry and appreciated adoptive parents who helped. Birthmother Amy Seek shows why open adoption is not simple, and many other memoirs tell stories that continue past reunion. Adoption Memoirs will enlighten readers who lack experience with adoption and help those looking for a shared experience to also understand adoption from a different standpoint.
A Midwestern Heart
In John Kropf's first collection of poetry, the images may come from the Midwest, but the sentiments are universal. An adult remembering boyhood realizes that we never know when it will be the last time we play in the yard. "Hometown" assures us that memories never fade: they are "right where I left them." Even what we discard carries its weight: in "The End of History," trash becomes our "discarded histories." In subsequent sections of the book, the images go farther afield. "Lost City" shows us the point of view of the last inhabitant who leaves, "turning that city into a tomb," but also that of the first who declares at sunrise that a "hillside would be a city." There is humor here as well: coffee is a dark redeemer from an exotic land, while feet can save your soul. These free verse poems tell of time, memory, boyhood, and the idea that although the past is gone, it is never lost.-Deborah Fleming, author of Earthrise
The Flourishing Advantage Study Guide
"Flourishing begins with us, but it doesn't end with us."Dr. Wayne Hammond's book, The Flourishing Advantage, addresses the pervasive issue of living in survival mode, where pain and heartache dominate daily life. Dr. Hammond, through extensive clinical experience, discovered that true thriving comes from recognizing and leveraging one's strengths rather than focusing on deficiencies. This book presents compelling success stories and practical advice to help readers: Highlight Strengths: Learn to identify and emphasize your strengths.Transform Challenges: Use life's adversities as opportunities to discover and develop your strengths.Harness Talents: Utilize your inherent talents for growth.Cognitive Shift: Adopt a mindset that focuses on strengths and minimizes attention to weaknesses.Enhance Relationships: Apply a strengths-based approach to nurture and prosper in your relationships.This study guide will help readers grasp these concepts and implement practical strategies to enhance their lives and relationships by focusing on their inherent strengths. You were never meant to stay a survivor. Everything you need to thrive is at your doorstep.
A Teacher's Guide to Managing Autism in the Classroom
Do you wonder if you are doing enough to support the diverse needs of students with autism?Today's classroom environment resembles a rich mosaic, crafted from students with a spectrum of learning styles and needs.To ensure that every individual feels valued, it's imperative to create an inclusive learning experience.Students with ASD have the remarkable strength to overcome learning challenges. As an educator, your mission is not only to recognize these strengths but also to understand autism's impact within the classroom.Best-selling author and special needs educator, Richard Bass, provides evidence-based practices and empathetic insights garnered from years of experience in the field to help both new and seasoned teachers develop the skills to foster academic success for neurodivergent students.Inside the book, you will learn different ways to manage autism-related behaviors in the classroom and implement tailored accommodations and modifications, such as: Designing sensory-friendly classroom environments to minimize sensory overload and meet the sensory needs of learners.Collaborating with parents and support staff to address challenging behaviors through individualized education plans and positive behavior support plans.Facilitating social skills development by creating opportunities for classroom engagement and peer interactions.Modifying instructions and teaching practices to provide a multisensory and enriching learning experience.A Teacher's Guide to Managing Autism in the Classroom is your indispensable tool for refining your teaching methods to meet the individual needs of every student.Make a difference in the lives of your students-purchase your copy of the book today and put inclusivity at the heart of your teaching journey!
Language of Love
The changes we experience as we age are often scary and difficult to understand... even to those living through them. It can be even scarier or incomprehensible for our loved ones... especially younger loved ones.Language of Love depicts a journey with an older family member developing Alzheimer's.Join us as we see what it might be like to face such a fundamental change to one's life.
Allegiance
It's 2025, and America teeters on the brink of facism. Natalie Morrow watches in alarm as her son Augie and daughter-in-law Nicole turn a blind eye to the encroaching signs oftyranny, clinging to a dangerous hope that things will somehow improve. Natalie can't do this; she refuses to gamble with the safety of her grandchildren. Instead, she makes an unfathomable decision: to flee to Canada and take Liam and Charli with her. Embarking on this fraught mission, she's fully aware of its ramifications but determined to shield her cherished grandtwins from the fate she believes awaits them in a country she still loves but no longer recognizes. Meanwhile, her other son, Finn, has been MIA for months. A radio podcaster, he's gone deep undercover to infiltrate a compound of radical white nationalists, risking everything to expose their violent agenda. As mother and sons' paths converge and the stakes escalate, Allegiance becomes a pulse-pounding tale of resistance, sacrifice, and the enduring power of family. Will Natalie and her grandchildren find sanctuary beyond America's borders, away from the new regime, or will the fight for survival lead them deeper into the heart of the ongoing storm? And who, in the end, merits our ultimate loyalty?
Allegiance
It's 2025, and America teeters on the brink of fascism. Natalie Morrow watches in alarm as her son Augie and daughter-in-law Nicole turn a blind eye to the encroaching signs of tyranny, clinging to a dangerous hope that things will somehow improve. Natalie can't do this; she refuses to gamble with the safety of her grandchildren. Instead, she makes an unfathomable decision: to flee to Canada and take Liam and Charli with her. Embarking on this fraught mission, she's fully aware of its ramifications but determined to shield her cherished grandtwins from the fate she believes awaits them in a country she still loves but no longer recognizes. Meanwhile, her other son, Finn, has been MIA for months. A radio podcaster, he's gone deep undercover to infiltrate a compound of radical white nationalists, risking everything to expose their violent agenda. As mother and sons' paths converge and the stakes escalate, Allegiance becomes a pulse-pounding tale of resistance, sacrifice, and the enduring power of family. Will Natalie and her grandchildren find sanctuary beyond America's borders, away from the new regime, or will the fight for survival lead them deeper into the heart of the ongoing storm? And who, in the end, merits our ultimate loyalty?
Boymom
Combining painfully honest memoir, cultural analysis, and reporting, BoyMom is a humorous and heartbreaking deep dive into the complexities of raising boys in our fraught political moment. "Rapist, school-shooter, incel, man-child, interrupter, mansplainer, boob-starer, birthday forgetter, frat boy, dude-bro, homophobe, self-important stoner, emotional-labor abstainer, non-wiper of kitchen counters. Trying to raise good sons suddenly felt like a hopeless task." As the culture wars rage, and masculinity has been politicized from all sides, feminist writer and mother of three boys Ruth Whippman finds herself conflicted and scared. While the right pushes a dangerous vision of fantasy manhood, her feminist peers often dismiss boys as little more than entitled predators-in-waiting. Meanwhile her home life feels like a daily confrontation with the triumph of nature over nurture. With young men in the grip of a loneliness epidemic and dying by suicide at a rate of nearly four times their female peers, Whippman asks: How do we raise our sons to have a healthy sense of self without turning them into privileged assholes? How can we find a feminism that holds boys to a higher standard but still treats them with empathy? And what do we do when our boys won't cooperate with our plans? Whippman digs into the impossibly contradictory pressures boys now face; and the harmful blind spots of male socialization that are leaving boys isolated, emotionally repressed, and adrift. Feminist gonzo-style, she spends months interviewing incels, reports on a conference for boys accused of sexual assault; crashes at a residential therapy center for young men in Utah, talks to a wide range of psychologists and other experts, and gets boys of all backgrounds to open up about sex, consent, porn, body image, mental health, cancel culture, screens, friendship and loneliness. Along the way, she finds her simple certainties about male privilege seriously challenged. With wit, honesty, and a refusal to settle for easy answers, BoyMom charts a new path to give boys a healthier, more expansive, and fulfilling story about their own lives.
Meaningful Playtime
"Meaningful Playtime: A science-based guide for quality play with your child" is an enlightening journey that reveals the profound impact of play on a child's emotional and psychological development. This guide delves into how parents and caregivers can transform everyday playtime into powerful opportunities for growth and bonding.In this book, you will discover how to use play as a tool to help your child process complex emotions, overcome challenges, and express their deepest thoughts and feelings. Through real-life examples such as acting out a typical day at school or using toys to mirror family dynamics, the book demonstrates how simple yet meaningful activities can provide deep insights into your child's evolving world."Meaningful Playtime" emphasizes that the most enriching experiences don't need to occur in professional settings but can be beautifully orchestrated at home with the involvement of caring and attentive adults. It provides practical strategies for creating play sessions that foster a deeper connection between you and your child, enhancing their resilience and independence.Rather than directing how children should play, this guide supports you in helping them discover their own strength and voice through the joy of play. Whether your aim is to reinforce your bond, support your child's developmental journey, or simply step into their imaginative realms, this book is your essential companion.By transforming play into a powerful catalyst for development and connection, "Meaningful Playtime" invites you to embrace this adventure in playful exploration and deepen the most precious relationship-the one between you and your child. With this book, play becomes not just a pastime, but a gateway to building a resilient, independent, and emotionally intelligent young person.
In My Father's Footsteps
In My Father's Footsteps offers individuals examples of how to recall significant memories and celebrate the individuals and incidents that shaped their lives. As with her first book, In My Mother's Kitchen: An Introduction to the Healing Power of Reminiscence where she celebrates my mother and she taught her by her example, the author uses personal stories to illustrate how her father's life influenced her. Using the exercises in the back of the book, readers can use those recollections to inspire them to do the same about their father or another family member or acquaintance whose actions made a lasting impression on them.
Let's Grow Together
Transform Your Family's Journey to Wellness and WholenessImagine a home where every family member thrives physically, emotionally, and mentally. A household where laughter rings just as loudly as conversations about nutrition, fitness, and emotional resilience. "Let's Grow Together: A Family's Guide to Health, Fitness, and Emotional Wellness" is your roadmap to creating that radiant, harmonious environment. Crafted with love and care, this guide brings wellness within reach of every family, regardless of its starting point.Embark on a journey that starts with laying the foundation for family growth, guiding you through understanding the multifaceted aspects of family health. Uncover the secrets to integrating physical well-being seamlessly into your daily lives, ensuring that each member, from the youngest to the oldest, feels vibrant and full of life. But, physical health is just the beginning. This book is a treasure trove of insights on bridging the gap between mental and emotional wellness, fostering an environment where every heart and mind can flourish.Nutrition doesn't have to be a battleground. Transform meal times into a joyous, family affair with practical tips on planning balanced meals and addressing the woes of picky eaters. Then, leap into a world of fun with family fitness activities tailored to everyone's needs, turning exercise from a chore into an adventure.Mindfulness and stress management come to the forefront in building a resilient family unit capable of weathering any storm. Discover routines and rituals that not only bring structure but also fortify the bonds between you and your loved ones. Navigate through life's challenging conversations with grace, building a foundation of support, understanding, and love.With each chapter, celebrate your family's growth and achievements, fostering a culture of appreciation and positivity that echoes beyond the confines of your home. "Let's Grow Together" isn't just a book; it's a companion in your family's journey towards a healthier, happier future. Embrace this guide and watch as your family transforms, growing stronger, and closer with every page turned.
His Garage, Her Mall
Discover the Joy of Shared Leisure: A Pathway to Strengthening Your RelationshipImagine turning ordinary days into unforgettable adventures with your partner, transforming routine moments into cherished memories. His Garage, Her Mall: A Couple's Guide to Leisure Together is the key to unlocking a new dimension of togetherness in your relationship. This captivating guide is not just a book; it's an invaluable companion on your journey towards deeper connection, understanding, and love through the power of shared leisure.At the heart of every strong relationship is the ability to find and cherish moments of joy together. Dive into the first chapters, where you'll explore the significance of leisure in love, learning to navigate and celebrate your differences, transcending beyond clich矇s. Understanding leisure is not just about how you spend your time; it's about enriching your relationship at every level.As you progress, the book unveils the art of compromise and communication - fundamental keys to a blissful partnership. Discover how expressing your desires and listening can lead to finding common ground in the most unexpected activities. From planning leisure goals to embracing the great outdoors and homebound hobbies, each chapter is designed to inspire you and your partner to explore new horizons together.Step by step, His Garage, Her Mall guides you through creative solutions for blending interests, setting the stage for memorable experiences. Whether it's sports, technology, cultural pursuits, or even planning adventures around the globe, this book has it all covered. Moreover, it thoughtfully addresses leisure in long-distance relationships, ensuring every couple can benefit regardless of their circumstances.The final chapters are dedicated to the future of leisure together, encouraging you to dream and set long-term leisure goals as a couple. With practical advice on financial planning for fun and overcoming leisure conflicts, this guide ensures you are well-equipped to enjoy every moment of your time spent together.Embark on this transformative journey with His Garage, Her Mall: A Couple's Guide to Leisure Together and reinvent the way you and your partner view leisure. It's not just about spending time together; it's about building a foundation of joyful experiences that will fortify your relationship for years to come.
Zach's Heart
Synopsis: Zach was raised being taught how to love and care for others. Given the chance, he learned to open his heart and find friendship, love and beauty. The lives he blessed are forever changed by his caring. It made each one of them want to be the same and give back to others. Everyone deserves to be loved, cared for and have a chance to bloom and give back with the love that has been put into them. Autobiography: Child of an Air Force Pilot, have lived in many different states, and in England. Just retired from 42 years as an ICU RN. I love the mountains, ocean and animals. I love God and still help people through my church.
Learning Lessons from Raising Children
ANNOUNCING... Wish you could unlock the secrets to masterful parenting? Now you can with this swift and straightforward guide-a must-have for every dedicated parent looking to thrive in their role!This book is a treasure trove of insights, packaged in an easy-to-digest format with plenty of wisdom revealed by children and learning along the way. Here's what you'll discover inside: Unspoken Insights: Tap into the often overlooked wisdom of children with 20 powerful lessons on parenting. These lessons reveal children's nuanced and often surprising perspectives, helping you better understand their world and respond with greater empathy and effectiveness.Engaging Exchanges: Enjoy a book that's as entertaining as it is wise, blending examples with practical advice. Each chapter is filled with real-life scenarios and practical tips that you can apply immediately. You'll find yourself laughing, crying, and most importantly, learning.Timeless Parenting Pearls: Whether you're a new parent or have been in the trenches, these truths are timeless. The book offers insights that remain relevant across different stages of parenting, making it a valuable resource no matter where you are in your journey.Conversation Starters: Each lesson is a gateway to deeper connection and understanding with your child. The book includes questions and prompts that encourage meaningful conversations, helping you build a stronger bond with your child and foster open communication.A Journey of Growth: Embark on a narrative that celebrates the growth of both parent and child, filled with stories that resonate and enlighten. The book emphasizes that parenting is not just about guiding your child's development but also about your own personal growth as a parent.This book prepares you to engage with your child's world in new ways, laugh, and learn. "Learning Lessons from Raising Children" is not just a book; it's an invitation to enrich your parenting with love, humor, self-indulgence, and the genuine voices of children.As you turn each page, you'll discover tools and techniques that help you navigate the challenges of parenting with confidence. The engaging narratives and practical advice make it a joy to read, and the lessons will stay with you long after you've finished the book.Picture the joy of deepening your connection with your child. Take a moment to click the purchase button and begin this incredible journey. I look forward to meeting you inside!
Grit & Grace
Are you seeking a holistic approach to nurturing children's behaviour? Dive into "Grit & Grace-Guiding Young Children's Behaviour," an extensively researched book based on solid child development theories. Discover practical strategies and reflective practices to foster positive and age-appropriate child guidance. Embrace critical thinking and intentional decision-making to navigate the delicate balance between nurturing independence and providing guidance. Grab your copy of "Grit & Grace - Guiding Young Children's Behaviour" today and embark on a journey towards nurturing healthy growth and development in children.
Life with Mimbo the Hippo (Mimbo's first family meeting)
In this book Mimbo the hippo meets his family for the first time, a riff off of the first family gathering of a newborn baby. He will explore his home with his Papa, and will meet all family and even make some new friends. This book meets the needs of newborns and toddlers alike, as it has the beautiful calm color tones, light entertainment, and touches on some of the fun connections one makes in the beginning milestones of the typical infant/toddler. You'll find this book includes fun twists of the infant stages of a human AND hippos, all the while teaching us all a little bit about both. This book ends in the same sweet lullaby we have come to know and love; the same sweet lullaby as in the first book of this five book series. This is intentional, as to bring consistency and routine to bed time stories. Two things commonly agreed upon to be vital in the upbringing of a young one. As always this book and all books by Erica Mason have dyslexia font to bring ease of reading to all.
First Love
A critical resource for parents to help their teens through the perplexing world of love and heartbreak that Booklist refers to as a "guidebook for parents of teens wading into new emotional waters, providing them with solid instruction, tips for healthy modeling, and recommended communication strategies. Today's young people are beginning their love lives in a time of rapidly changing ideas and ideals about identity, commitment, sexuality, and consent. For parents, the new realities of teenage relationships can be both mystifying and daunting.In First Love: Guiding Teens through Relationships and Heartbreak, Lisa A. Phillips chronicles the challenges today's adolescents face as they navigate crushes, dating, and breakups--and the challenges adults face as they strive to provide guidance and support. Phillips sheds light on how the relationships teens have today are different from their parents' generation, including their reliance on technology and social media, the rise of young people identifying as LGBTQ+, high rates of depression and anxiety, and consent consciousness. She provides concrete strategies and insights from experts and teens themselves on ways parents and other adults can help young people cope with the timeless issues of love and heartbreak. Told from the perspective of a professor, mother, and award-winning journalist, First Love is a critical resource for parents, educators, mental health professionals, and others who want to understand the new realities of teen relationships--and help teens become caring, self-aware, and thriving young adults.
To Grandson with Love
From the moment her first grandchild was born, best-selling author Susan Polis Schutz knew she had to put pen to paper so her grandson could understand the elation surrounding his birth. Then came a granddaughter and the joy was doubled. With this sweet collection of Susan's work, she's sharing those thoughts, wishes, and emotions that grandparents everywhere will relate to and want to share with their own grandson. This 7.3-x-5.2-inch, 44-page Heart-to-Heart hardcover gift book from Blue Mountain Arts is printed on high-quality textured paper, perfect bound, and fully illustrated. Perfect for a birthday, graduation, holiday, or "just because," this sentimental and inspiring book is filled with messages of support, guidance, and appreciation to let your grandson know how much you love him and how proud you are to be his grandparent.
Mama's Journal
Joy was inspired to create this Mama journal while she was postpartum with her second son in London. First time Moms, or Moms blessed again, it doesn't matter your length in the motherhood journey this journal was designed to help make things a little easier for you. Equipped with 90 days to record baby's feedings, sleeping times, pages for their developing routines, and even some of her own personal encouragement and guidance Mama-to-Mama, it is sure to help get you through those first few sleepless months with a smile. They all say it goes by so quickly, with this journal you can look back for years to come on the very first memories of life together that you and your little one made. Joy hopes you enjoy it as much as her friends and family have. Welcome to the beautiful world of Motherhood! Xoxo
For This Child
Angela Wheeler's life was shaped by a dream to be a mother, but the road to fulfilling it was anything but straightforward. For This Child is a heart-wrenching inspirational memoir that represents the joys and trials Angela and her husband Shawn faced on their journey through infertility and, ultimately, adoption. A Story of Love, Patience, and EnduranceThrough love, faith, and resilience, Angela and Shawn endured countless fertility tests, medical challenges, and emotional lows before finally finding peace and purpose in building their family through adoption. For This Child is an ode to their journey of faith that allowed them to embrace the new reality. A Ray of HopeFilled with emotional candor and hope, For This Child is not just an adoption story of two people struggling through an emotional journey. It is a tale that will resonate with anyone who has faced unexpected detours in their life's path, especially those touched by adoption. Angela's story and the adoption process that she went through offer comfort and inspiration, showing how life's setbacks can be transformed into blessings through unwavering determination and the courage to embrace new beginnings. Why You'll Love This Book: Authentic and Heartfelt: Angela's story is honest, vulnerable, and filled with raw emotion that will touch every reader.Faith-Filled Journey: Discover how faith and hope guide this family through life's most difficult challenges.Inspiring Look at Adoption: For anyone considering adoption, this book sheds light on both the highs and lows of the process.For This Child is a story that aims to connect with parents who have lived through hopeless days without a child and those who find themselves tangled in the daunting process of adoption.
Raising Capable Kids
Many children are labelled 'different' - by doctors, psychologists, educators, or even peers- and as parents, this label can limit our hopes and expectations for them. Although the challenges that come with these labels are very real, and can be daunting, all of our children can be raised to be strong, capable, curious humans. This book brings together the 12 habits you need to set your child up for success regardless of diagnosis. Chapters range from defining what 'capable' means for your child and setting expectations for how others treat your child, to challenging your child in safe ways, and helping your child build a narrative of strength. With true stories that bring each habit to life, the neuroscience underpinning each habit, activities that encourage reflection and practical application, this is a game-changing guide to understanding, supporting and celebrating your extraordinary child.
Life Is to Live Together
This book explores the joy of living together, especially for married couples. It emphasizes the importance of pausing when love and relationships begin to strain, as this reflection can illuminate the true meaning of love and togetherness. Losing inner confidence and trust, whether among citizens or couples, is akin to trying to save a dying tree-it requires immense effort to restore its vitality. As Tasneem Harneed said, "Learn character from trees, values from roots, and change from leaves." To embody these values, one must nurture the tree, creating greenery to sustain life's lessons. Live like a thriving tree, always fostering an environment where everyone can enjoy life.
Parent Hope Project
The Parent Hope manualized program is a research-based clinical intervention for parents and carers of a struggling child. It is a six-session manual with an introduction and review session. It is designed to be used with a trained clinician/coach. It provides a map for parents to discover ways they can change their part in dynamics to support their young person's development of self-regulation, balanced relationship connection, and independence. It engages parents to address their own self-regulation, to support their struggling children.Author: Dr Jenny Brown has decades of clinical experience in child, couple, and family health. Her primary clinical and research interest has been in child and adolescent mental health and parent's involvement in treatment. This has been reflected in her publications, conference and workshop presentations and her PhD research on parents' experience of their child's mental health treatment. The Parent Hope Project Manual and resources have been developed from her experience, research, and Bowen family systems theory.
Ausome Connections A Parent's Guide to Building Social Skills in Autistic Kids
Does your autistic child struggle to connect but want to make friends? Wish you knew how to help them navigate playground drama and chat safely online? Discover realistic strategies to build social confidence, foster friendships, and celebrate your child's unique way of relating to the world! Early intervention is highly effective in young individuals diagnosed with ASD. Navigating the social world for any child can be a roadblock, but for those diagnosed with autism, additional challenges arise. This guide provides: Tools that will empower your child to understand the unwritten rules of friendship-helping them feel less lonely in school and beyond.Actionable approaches to take when your child comes home upset or crying after being teased.Steps to bridge the gap between therapists and teachers to create a kinder, more inclusive classroom.Mindset shifts to help you see meltdowns as communication, celebrate your child's quirky interests, and let go of "normal" expectations.Ways to talk to grandparents and friends who don't "get" your child to help you explain autism and build empathy in others.Insight into the power of video modeling, social stories, and safe online communities to boost your child's social skills in a fun, low-pressure way, plus guidance to protect them from online risks.Don't give up hope. If you're ready to see your child gain social confidence and feel more empowered to support them on this journey, you've come to the right place! This is the start of something amazing for your child and your family! Ausome Connections: A Parent's Guide to Building Social Skills in Autistic Kids is more than a book-it's a road map to a brighter social future for your child. Grab your copy today!
Little Kim's Christmas Dress
Two Girls and a Bible team up with people just like you, illustrating the power of the real life testimonies. We encourage parental bonding through our exclusive sensory learning guide as you enjoy the story of how baby Kim's mom walks by faith, in prayer, only to learn just how much her Father in heaven hears, sees, and loves her, So you'll know just how muchHE LOVES YOU TOO!
Not My Little Joseph
Not my little Joseph is one man's journey of discovery. From early years struggling to find a place in the world and fit in, to experiments with drugs of all kinds, encounters with the law at every turn, friendships and enemies built around the drug and criminal world and young offender institutes and an unlikely alliance with a crime family. But through all upheavals there was always one ever present, Joseph Spencer's doting mum. Never failing to see the good in her only son, never turning her back when it seems she should have, she is a testament to a mums unflinching love. Travelling on a journey with Joe through his fifty years and a complete turnaround of lifestyle and a fight against cancer. No punches are pulled in a gritty but somehow humorous tale of a life lived and lessons learned the hard way.
Jumping Hurdles
Bea loves being outside and keeping busy with her friends. Sports Day is coming, and usually, she is very excited, but she has just been diagnosed with Dyspraxia.Will this change everything? Can she still compete? Will having Dyspraxia stop her from doing her best?Follow Bea as she learns to deal with her new diagnosis and finds her own way to tackle Sports Day!Blurb: Bea is a determined and resourceful 7-year-old girl. She has just been diagnosed with Dyspraxia, which she still doesn't quite understand yet. What she does know is that sometimes things feel a little harder for her to do, unlike her friends. Bea's been told she's a "little clumsy", so sports day might be more challenging than she first thought. But through her determination and willpower, Bea realises that Dyspraxia hasn't replaced her other strengths. She can still reach the end of the race; she needs to use her other qualities. Jumping Hurdles is an uplifting picture book that highlights one girl's reality of having a diagnosis. A beautiful SEL book that promotes positivity for children with Dyspraxia whilst teaching empathy and understanding for those who don't.This book is one of a kind, as it is the only book on the market in the UK that has a main character with Dyspraxia. The book follows Bea as she tackles her first sports day after finding out she has Dyspraxia. This is a much-needed book in the UK, as around 10% of people have a diagnosis, and they are severely underrepresented in the book community.About that the author: Sarah Surgey is a children's author whose books help children to reflect and grow. Sarah comes from a teaching background, and it was here that she realised just how valuable books are to children's emotional and social well-being. Sarah works with children's publishers in the UK, across Europe and beyond. By the end of 2024, she will have 7 picture books published across the globe. A mum to 4 daughters, four cats and one dog, she can be found forever with a notebook and pencil in her hand because who has the time actually to sit at a desk and write?
Occupied Hearts I
These three related love stories, cover three continents and three wars. It starts at the end of World II, with a severely-wounded American hero falling madly in love with his German nurse in Occupied Germany. Occupied Hearts: Love The Long Way Around is based on a true story. It explores the experiences of a gaijin-foreigner in Nagoya, Japan, who faced various challenges including language barriers, racial and sexual discrimination, and the challenges of navigating the complexities of war. This story emphasizes the importance of personal despair and the need for a different cultural perspective.
Thank You, Mama
Thank You, Mama celebrates a mother's selfless love and endless sacrifices with gratitude. Written from baby to mother, this encouraging book will uplift new mothers from cover to cover.
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.
The Attention Deficit Answer Book
Over one million children have been diagnosed with ADHD and Ritalin is the most commonly prescribed drug used to combat the problem. While Dr. Wachtel advocates the use of appropriate medications, including Ritalin, Dexedrine, and anti-depressants, he also believes ADHD is more than a biological problem, affecting a child's self-esteem, social life, and the ability to perform well in school. In this comprehensive book, readers will discover: --How to get an accurate diagnosis--Other disorders canmimic ADHD--How to select a specialist--The three classes of medication used and how to determine which one will work best for their child--The use of behavior modification--What to do when a child is resistant to treatment--How to enlist the support of the child's teacherThe Attention Deficit Answer Book expertly guides readers step-by-step through the process of deciding how to best handle their child's particular case.The success of related books such as The Myth of the A.D.D. Child shows there is interest in ADHD and its treatment. The Attention Deficit Answer Book is accessible, written in a question-and-answer format.
SEX, SEXUALITY & RELATIONSHIPS (A Workbook That Helps You To Learn More About Your Personality, Physiology, Biology & Psychology Within Your Relationships...)
Relationships are an essential part of human existence, playing a crucial role in our survival, personal growth, health, well-being, and renewal. However, in today's fast-paced world, the true value of human relationships is often overlooked. To shed light on this important topic, the author of many life skills books, professional speaker, educator, and relationship expert, Christine Thompson-Wells, has released her latest book and now she presents this course to you, both are entitled, 'Sex, Sexuality & Relationships'. In the thought-provoking book and through the course, Christine delves into the myths and misconceptions surrounding human relationships, particularly in the context of sex and sexuality. Through her extensive research and personal experiences, she uncovers the truth about these topics and emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of how our physiology, biology, and psychology work within each relationship. One of the key objectives of 'Sex, Sexuality & Relationships' is to highlight the importance of human relationships for personal growth and well-being. Christine believes that today, where technology and social media dominate our lives, we have become disconnected from the true essence of relationships. She argues that true growth and renewal can only occur in relationships when we have meaningful connections with others. While change can be painful, Christine emphasizes that it is also a time of growth and personal regeneration. Through her book and online course, she hopes to inspire readers to re-evaluate their relationships and make positive changes for their well-being. 'Sex, Sexuality & Relationships' is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the true value and importance of human relationships in today's world. 'Sex, Sexuality & Relationships' is now available worldwide in bookstores and online. For more information, visit www.how2books.com.au website or follow her on social media. This book is not just a guide to better relationships, but a reminder of the fundamental role they play in our lives. Don't miss out on this eye-opening read that will leave you with a deeper understanding and appreciation for human relationships. Christine
Purposeful Living
Art Blanchford's 'Purposeful Living: Wisdom For Coming of Age In Complex Times' offers a heartfelt guide for navigating the intricacies of adulthood in today's multifaceted world. Drawing on personal experiences, Blanchford shares wisdom accrued from a life of profound transformation-from overcoming the trials of youth to achieving success in the corporate world, and embracing a spiritual journey that reshaped his existence. This book serves as a beacon for young adults and parents alike, providing insights into self-worth, love, overcoming fear, and discovering one's true calling. Through Blanchford's journey, readers are invited to embark on their own path of self-discovery and purposeful living, armed with the tools to face life's challenges with grace, courage, and a deep sense of fulfillment.
FentanylDemic
Hello everyone, my name is Benjamin Holland, a.k.a. Dr. B.Can you imagine a little black boy who was tortured by his mother? He and his sister... Can you imagine a little black boy who didn't know how to read or write because his family was moving all the time? Can you imagine a little black boy who learned how to read and write from billboards and street signs because he was always on the road? But he overcame all of those adversities to work at the Boeing company and retire as a team leader. He graduated from Seattle Central Community College in 1978 after attending Olympic College and playing junior college football.He remembers after graduating from Seattle Central Community College with a welding degree, his first job was at Bethlehem Steel. He worked there for two weeks, and they had him sweeping and cleaning out pits. He went to the supervisor and said, "I'm a journeyman welder, not a sweeper." One day, he got to work, was called into the office, and they told him that he was let go. He's been asked, "Am I laid off? Am I fired? What does 'let go' mean?" They said, "We're just going to let you go." He was upset, but he didn't give up. At that moment, he went straight up the street to Boeing. At that time, at Boeing, you filled out a card, and then they would call you. But before he got out the door, a man came out and called his name, saying, "We want to make you an offer." Three hours later, he was hired. Know this: He is a journeyman welder. His white counterparts were grade eight, and he was a grade eight. They couldn't stand it. He had to prove himself. Time after time, he welded on the Minuteman missile, the MX missile, and several other secret projects.He remembers one time he had to take a test because, at that time at Boeing, there were Air Force inspectors. There was a man called Danny Polly; his brother was a supervisor, and his other brothers were supervisors. He took the test alongside him, and he failed while he passed. He thought in his mind, "That was unfair." So, he talked to his supervisor, and he wanted to have all of the Air Force inspectors there. He wanted his supervisor to be there when they took the next test. During that next test, he hand-carried his results to the lab, and he passed with flying colors. Mr. Danny felt really bad. With that said, he fought every single day at Boeing. He had to endure racism; he was called "Nigga" so many times that he thought it was his name. But the worst part was when he worked in Auburn, Washington, at the Boeing clinic. When he went to the bathroom, there was a racial slur written all over the walls. He was afraid, but he was still young. That said, he overcame everything.At one point, his supervisor came to him and told him that they had to downgrade him from a grade eight to a grade one. That bothers him because they were laying off all the welders since the Minuteman and the MX program were over. So, he took the grade one as a sweeper. But he told himself, "If I'm going to be a sweeper, I'm going to be the best sweeper they've ever seen." And that's what he did. Then, he moved up from that to a coordinator and a team leader.With that said, he never gave up because they were trying to break him, just like his mother and his grandma tried to break him. But he never gave up...That little black boy was me!
The New Father
This indispensable handbook, from the author of the million-selling Expectant Father, provides a reassuring month-by-month overview of your baby's first year. It covers the milestones in your child's development; ways you can bond with your child and support your partner; and what's going on with you, as a new dad. The fourth edition of The New Father features a user-friendly new design and is updated from cover to cover with the latest information about healthcare, financial planning, parental leave and work-life balance, and much more. It incorporates the expertise of leading pediatricians and researchers, and the real-life experiences of hundreds of dads and moms. Illustrated with stress-relieving cartoons, The New Father is a friendly, readable, and inclusive companion for all new dads. (Moms will love it, too!)
The New Father
This indispensable handbook, from the author of the million-selling Expectant Father, provides a reassuring month-by-month overview of your baby's first year. It covers the milestones in your child's development; ways you can bond with your child and support your partner; and what's going on with you, as a new dad. The fourth edition of The New Father features a user-friendly new design and is updated from cover to cover with the latest information about healthcare, financial planning, parental leave and work-life balance, and much more. It incorporates the expertise of leading pediatricians and researchers, and the real-life experiences of hundreds of dads and moms. Illustrated with stress-relieving cartoons, The New Father is a friendly, readable, and inclusive companion for all new dads. (Moms will love it, too!)
Love Beyond Lindisfarne
Take a spring to summer trip to magical Northumberland and find love and laughter in this feel-good romantic comedy, which will transport you to the iconic island of Lindisfarne and beyond... Ellie, and Zen with the coffee-bean eyes, met at Christmas when she came to Northumberland to look after rescue animals. They are taking their first tentative steps into a love-at-first-sight relationship and all in their spring garden should be wonderful. Notification of a death of one of the island's stalwarts comes as a shock and the island is plunged into mourning. Then when Lady Grace takes ill, life at the castle changes overnight, and not for the better. The new custodian and his fianc矇e have plans, and the islanders are far from happy, especially as it affects their own. The news that the filming of a reality show is to take place and that the animals must move out of their yard due to the Queen of the Castle production company taking over, really is the final straw. Can Zen and Ellie navigate their new life together? Will the residents be able to return to cosy Courtyard Cottage? Can the castle and estate survive the new regime?Amongst all the drama, Love Beyond Lindisfarne is a story of love, laughter, intergenerational friendships, camaraderie, and oodles of the warmth and humour found in this very special corner of the world.
Mom Your Way
As seen on BABYLIST Mom's Choice Award Winner From the CEO of Mommy's Bliss comes a book for new moms that's not about the baby. It's about you, mama. You might be just a few days out of the hospital or months into your sleep-deprived postpartum journey when the realization hits you: life as you know it--your whole identity--will never be the same. Mom Your Way will guide you through this fundamental shift into new motherhood. With a healthy dose of humor and comforting best-friend energy, Yasmin Kaderali shares judgment-free wisdom for navigating your postpartum life. Based on Yasmin's years serving moms at the helm of the wellness brand Mommy's Bliss--and her own experience as the mom of two little boys--Mom Your Way dishes the dirt on what to expect in your postpartum months and offers useful advice on caring for your new self, from managing sleep and emotions to dealing with body changes that no one really talks about. You'll learn about building your support network, setting boundaries with family and friends, resisting labels, and banishing mom guilt. Throughout, Yasmin offers relatable anecdotes, simple tips, trusted product recommendations, and journaling prompts to help you thrive in the fourth trimester and beyond.
Oh Crap! Potty Training
From potty-training expert and social worker Jamie Glowacki, who's already helped over half a million families successfully toilet train their preschoolers, comes a newly revised and updated guide that's "straight-up, parent-tested, and funny to boot" (Amber Dusick, author of Parenting: Illustrated with Crappy Pictures). Worried about potty training? Let Jamie Glowacki, potty-training expert, show you how it's done. Her six-step, proven process to get your toddler out of diapers and onto the toilet has already worked for tens of thousands of kids and their parents. Here's the good news: your child is probably ready to be potty trained EARLIER than you think (ideally, between 20-30 months), and it can be done FASTER than you expect (most kids get the basics in a few days--but Jamie's got you covered even if it takes a little longer). If you've ever said to yourself: -How do I know if my kid is ready? -Why won't my child poop in the potty? -How do I avoid "potty power struggles"? -How can I get their daycare provider on board? -My kid was doing so well--why is he regressing? -And what about nighttime?! Oh Crap! Potty Training can solve all of these (and other) common issues. This isn't theory, you're not bribing with candy, and there are no gimmicks. This is real-world, from-the-trenches potty training information--all the questions and all the answers you need to do it once and be done with diapers for good.
The Journey of a Kite
Autobiography: As a fifteen-year-old, I work to offer a unique perspective to younger children about growing up in this day and age. A large part of my childhood was reading children's books with my grandfather. With lessons learned from these books, I was shaped into the person I am today. I hope to help other children find their purpose and navigate life's journey using my book "The Journey of a Kite."Book synopsis: An inspiring children's book that uses the metaphor of a kite to show how the ups and downs and life can be tough, but when you find your purpose nothing can stop you.
5 Acts of Courage
"If someone had told me that from broken dreams on a sidewalk I would embark on a journey of exploration and learning that would lead me to help other families learn an entirely new way of approaching this disease, I wouldn't have imagined it....Yet, through my own journey, I believe that we have a choice to stay in crisis, struggling, just surviving, or develop our skills, learn new ones, so that we'll be able to say to ourselves at some point, "I got this."Her life fallen apart after witnessing the arrest of her son for a crime he committed while in a drug-induced psychosis, KL Wells mobilized and moved beyond managing debilitating crisis to living and loving in a stronger, healthier way. How many of us believe our lives have become only about surviving our loved ones' addiction day to day, feeling desperate to change what's happening, the heart-wrenching pain, the mind-numbing shock? How many of us have been overwhelmed by disbelief, denial, shame, guilt, pain, anger, depression, hopelessness, and resignation-felt all at once in an emotional torrent or in stages, draining us in bits and pieces? How many of us find our lives hijacked by a disease we are ill-prepared to deal with?Having lived through three generations of addiction in her family, KL Wells appears to have been training her entire life to gain the skills to experience her feelings, take care of herself build a community of people who can provide steady support, to explore her own beliefs, and learn everything she could about this disease and what we can do besides feeling frozen with helplessness or engaging in sure-to-fail efforts to control outcomes. As mothers, fathers, spouses, sisters, brothers, grandparents, friends, aunts and uncles, we have been touched in some way by someone we love dealing with Substance Abuse Disorder. Many of us are unprepared to know what next steps we should take to guide us to thrive. KL believes that there are gifts and lessons to be discovered in the countless difficult moments we have faced with our addicted loved one, are facing, and will surely face in the future. This short but impactful book (56 illustrated, full-color pages) lights the way. Taking the First Step...Do you know what you need to take your first healing step on this journey of discovery and transformation? KL Wells invites you to begin with this book. The Five Acts of Courage: From Crisis to Thriving has been written with us in mind and is a reflection of her journey towards a life of healing, thriving, and hope--her wish for us, too. 5 Acts of Courage: From Crisis to Thriving presents the five important and necessary lessons KL learned for herself that can also help families and friends of addicted loved ones shift their own lives from reacting to the chaos and crisis inherent in life with an addict to a more life-affirming way of thinking, feeling and being-to thriving.
The Journey of a Kite
Synopsis: An inspiring children's book that uses the metaphor of a kite to show how the ups and downs and life can be tough, but when you find your purpose, nothing can stop you.Autobiography: As a fifteen-year-old, I work to offer a unique perspective to younger children about growing up in this day and age. A large part of my childhood was reading children's books with my grandfather. With lessons learned from these books, I was shaped into the person I am today. I hope to help other children find their purpose and navigate life's journey using my book "The Journey of a Kite."
Journey of Faith
In 2016, Faith Mackenzie Shaw posted on social media, "I am a dancer. I don't dance just because I want to, I dance because I need to. I tell a story by the movements of my body." - Faith didn't just tell a story with dance; she told a story with her life! - a life lived strong and courageously, a story told bravely and beautifully, and a soul remembered fondly!
